The walk was a little too long for Harley’s taste.

He’ll get over it.

It’s cute, but there is [...]]]> We finally went to Lake Minnetonka just in time for the last of the fall colors.

It’s cute, but there is so much development on the lake that it is not as interesting to visit as Lake of the Isles or Lake Calhoun.

The dogs and I explored as Tader sat on a boulder with his iPhone and iPad.

Grand Marais because someone had a business call.

The dogs and I explored as Tader sat on a boulder with his iPhone and iPad.

The view was nice but the swarm of biting horseflies sent us running. The tension between the beauty of nature and the onslaught of insects was a theme during the trip.

The dogs did not pass out like they did last week, but they were not interested in any long walks today.

The weather was so gross that people wrung out their shirts as they [...]]]> The “feels like” temperature was 113 degrees today. My freshness was compromised and the dogs were so unamused.

The dogs did not pass out like they did last week, but they were not interested in any long walks today.

The weather was so gross that people wrung out their shirts as they walked around Uptown. September can’t come quick enough, but for now, sweat stains are the new Minneapolis chic.

Edit: Kristin and I lunched on a rooftop patio today and saw at least 5 women wearing scarves in 113 degree weather. I …just…don’t understand.

Maybe I’ll move across the river someday.

And then it hailed.

The “feels like” temperature is 32 degrees and things look rather muddy outside.

Now everyone knows how much I love Minnesota, [...]]]> I don’t even know what to think anymore. It’s May-freaking-first and I had the pleasure of watching tiny snowflakes flip me the bird all day.

And then it hailed.

The “feels like” temperature is 32 degrees and things look rather muddy outside.

Now everyone knows how much I love Minnesota, but this weather is not okay. Bah-humbug. At least we didn’t get another blizzard.

…but I am over this winter thing.

I don’t even like wearing winter clothes anymore out of some subconscious form of protest.

Sigh. I [...]]]> So I completely thought we were over this winter thing and then we got another blizzard. Don’t get me wrong, winter is pretty in Minneapolis…

…but I am over this winter thing.

I don’t even like wearing winter clothes anymore out of some subconscious form of protest.

Sigh. I feel like a crabby old man, and winter needs to get off my lawn.

If you are going to spin out your car, you should do it in a way that could be mistaken for an aggressive winter parking job. That way, the city won’t tow you right away.

All that’s missing is the bat mobile.

Madre Jansen and I are plotting the next Miami-trip, but Halvers and I will probably take a trip to greater-Minnesota in the next few months.

Here are some pictures from my last trip to Greater Minnesota: Bemidji!