Tag Archives: downtown

#46: Go to a concert at Orchestra Hall

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Stef

One of the motivating forces behind many of the items on my 101 list is the general idea of taking full advantage of all local offerings before longing to travel and see sights that other cities/countries hold; aka, “Things I … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Stef

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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#57: Go to one Alliance Française event

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Stef

Like so many events that have occurred in my life, I unintentionally stumbled my way into French.  When I was in elementary school I had the good fortune to have foreign language classes integrated into my regular academic curriculum.  In … Continue reading →

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#58: Tour the Basilica

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Stef

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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#9: Go to a Twins game

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Stef

One of my husband’s primary interests is sports. He plays with organized athletic teams multiple nights every week, and watches hundreds of hours of professional sports on television every year. Often times, my sweetie will be sitting in the living … Continue reading →

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The signs say…

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Stef

This morning as I was walking in to work, I saw a new downtown billboard: I chuckled out loud at the sentiment, then saw a website beneath the bold message: Intrigued by the cheekiness of the ad, when I got … Continue reading →

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Intention, compassion, love

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Stef

While commuting to work this morning, I passed a homeless man.  As I walked by, I made gentle eye contact and gave him a faint smile.  (As I have mentioned before, I try to smile at people I pass by … Continue reading →

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Wow, that’s some forgetfulness…

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Stef

Walking to my car after work today, I turned a corner and saw this: Now, I can be rather absent-minded myself (I’ve misplaced everything from my cell phone to my credit card), so I’m not criticizing the individual who accidentally … Continue reading →

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A stranger no more

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Stef

After nearly two weeks of vacation, today I made my way back to work.  I got up at my normal early hour, drove downtown amid the normal Tuesday AM traffic, parked in my normal spot in the garage, walked my … Continue reading →

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Laughter is healthfully contagious

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Stef

Walking to my car after work today, I heard obnoxious, loud laughter as I approached the end of the hallway leading to the parking garage.  One man was approaching me from the opposite direction, but his mouth was closed.  Either … Continue reading →

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