The Philippines – August 2014, part 1, Manila
I made my first visit to the Philippines in the middle of August. The flying time from Minneapolis to Manila … Continue reading The Philippines – August 2014, part 1, Manila
Trains – St. Paul Depot and Midway Rail yard
I spent the afternoon wandering through the recently refurbished St. Paul depot. It’s a beautiful building, largely brought back to … Continue reading Trains – St. Paul Depot and Midway Rail yard
Summer, mosquitoes and writing
The week has gone by slowly. Surprising because the summer has been high-tailing it right along. I guess I’m lucky … Continue reading Summer, mosquitoes and writing
Harvey had been drinking again…
Harvey was always drunk it seemed, but this time he was not even lucid enough to understand that the slick … Continue reading Harvey had been drinking again…
Brasserie Zentral, a meal to remember.
I had a wonderful meal with Paul and friends, Jim and Diane at Brasserie Zentral on Friday night. I had … Continue reading Brasserie Zentral, a meal to remember.
Mom’s Eulogy – a story of a musical life
A Life of Music and Family – Bertha May (Oyen) Tyler, b. May 17, 1932 d. March 27, 2014 Bert, … Continue reading Mom’s Eulogy – a story of a musical life
World Water Day 2014
You’ve heard about the “top 1%”, but have you heard about the “bottom billion”? How often do you think about … Continue reading World Water Day 2014
Time
It can be used up, but it will never run out. It can be straddled by standing with one foot on either … Continue reading Time
Weisman Art Museum Visit
The Weisman is a local favorite of mine. They are currently hosting a photography exhibit of the history, landscape, culture … Continue reading Weisman Art Museum Visit
Mid-Winter Visit to Palm Trees and Orchids
It has been a long, cold winter thus far and even though I have had opportunities to get sunshine and … Continue reading Mid-Winter Visit to Palm Trees and Orchids