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#59: Check out the observation deck at the Foshay Tower

Every culture has characteristics that make it unique from others.  Germans are notorious for being so direct and honest that often times they border on harsh, whereas Indians are raised to be so collaborative and accommodating that at times their … Continue reading

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#39: Visit the Mill City Museum (a Minnesota Historic Site)

If you have been reading this blog for a while, you may remember an outing I had with my brother-in-law (BIL) earlier this year where he and I explored the American Swedish Museum.  We had such a fun time together … Continue reading

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#58: Tour the Basilica

During my first visit to the city I now call home, I participated in a bus tour that drove past various landmarks and popular destinations.  As I saw sculpture gardens, art museums, theaters, and other well-known sites, I remember telling … Continue reading

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#42: Visit the State Capitol building

A few days ago I was having lunch with a friend, and the topic of travel surfaced in our conversation.  She shared some stories from Mexico, and I spoke of my love for cities.  I’ve had the good fortune to … Continue reading

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Mighty Monday Mural

Today yielded yet another interesting experience from the downtown scene.  This is Week #3 for this type of a start-of-the-week entry; first it was the candy bar (which is still on the ledge!), then it was a pretty sneaky (read: … Continue reading

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Stalked by smiles

Smiles seem to keep finding me – and I absolutely love it.  I’m not just talking about pleasant, happy, or pleasing events (though I will gladly take those, too), but actual honest-to-goodness physical smiles keep crossing my path.  Another one … Continue reading

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Ritzy & keen

I have the good fortune to work in a lively and lovely metropolitan city.  Downtown is clean, safe, and reasonably-sized – and it has some cool areas in it. Today I was walking in the city, and got to move … Continue reading

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