by simpleDesigns | Nov 25, 2014 | Home
Tina and I closed on a new home yesterday are spending the week moving all of our stuff. If you want to stop by and see us, you may need a GPS or a guide dog. I had to keep looking at the map to remember which dead end I was on. Note: It’s Woodview Ct, not...
by simpleDesigns | Nov 12, 2014 | Cycling
Article written by Tim McClelland RAGBRAI 2014 What is RAGBRAI? The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, it’s an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state. I’m proud to say I participated and completed this year’s ride with two of my co-workers (L-R)...
by simpleDesigns | Nov 9, 2014 | Personal
Over the wire, I read: “Just a little update – for those of you who are interested, the male Rufous Hummingbird is still coming to our feeder today. You are welcome to look at it at 2024 Fairmount Ave., St. Paul. Thanks for all of your suggestions. We will...
by simpleDesigns | Nov 9, 2014 | Photography, Travel
Today is the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Memories flooded my brain from my short stint living in one of my favorite cities. In September 1976, Tina and I met in Kreuzberg, just off the corner of Wrangelstrasse and Falckensteinstrasse. I did not...
by simpleDesigns | Oct 26, 2014 | Birding, Home
Entering east trails view south to lake cattail marsh incoming stream east road disappointing sign mature pines wetlands 4 Trumpeter Swans Back of new home Tina and I hiked 5 miles today, exploring some of the trails surrounding Vadnais Lake. We also detoured thru...
