Nature

1st Week of Fall Trail Pictures

Hi All, The dry air is coming with the cooler temperatures in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I repaired my first rear bike tire derailed and all and managed it in little over an hour. It was a good feeling to have my warm weather gear working at 37 F so hoping with more layers it will work … Continue reading →

Garden and Neighborhood Pictures Fall is Here

Hi All, Fall is with us now. The sky is what I call a September blue today – very rich and deep in the morning. I’m getting ready for heating season – changing the furnace filter and vacuuming in all the corners. I got some herbs that deter mice from seeking my apartment as a … Continue reading →

Fall is Coming in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hi, I found some leaves changing along the trail. Here’s a few highlights from my bike rides and walking trails. The sun has been hot here – 90 F for a high yesterday and sunny and humid. I’m hopeful the rain stops falling in North and South Carolina soon and I hope all get the … Continue reading →

First Week of September, 2018 Trail Pictures

Hi, Sunlight is 9 hours 13 minutes for today, I track this with my Apple Watch and it confirms that soon we’ll be starting Fall.  Plants are quickly spreading their seeds so they find a spot for growing next Spring.  My Morning Glories are still blooming along with my sunflowers and wild grasses are forming … Continue reading →

Memorial Garden New Blossoms for Aretha Franklin and Senator McCain

Hi All, In the sadness of loss there’s always signs of new beginnings when we look for it. I think the common treasures of Aretha and John is one of service and activism. We must never give up – voting matters, love of country matters and love of nature matters. My hope that all that … Continue reading →

Pictures from the Trail and Garden

Hi All, My flowers are blooming for my Sun Flowers and Morning Glories and my begonias are holding their own. I hope you all are having success with your gardens. I enjoy the planting, watering and watching how the birds, bees and butterflies enjoy visiting and finding some food too. Keep on believing in the … Continue reading →

Walk Pictures from Last Week Starting on August 5th

First Morning Glories of 2018 and Other Sites in Minneapolis, MN

Memorial Garden

Hi, Here’s my memorial garden highlights as we enter summer time. Its been hectic at work but I enjoy the peaceful moments out in the garden and enjoying the mallard ducks that choose to nest here. Some of the flowers are from shared areas at Autumn Woods – always something fun to see on quiet … Continue reading →

Happy Saturday – 70 F in Minneapolis Today

Hi, I hope this post finds everyone well and finding the sunshine even on a cloudy day. I’ve finished planting my terrace garden now after the mallard duck had 6 eggs hatch in one of my terrace pots. In the nest pot there was one Morning Glory plant started all on its own from last … Continue reading →