Sentries

Took a little cruise on the motorcycle this evening with a friend of mine.  She directed me to a fascinating water tower in the heart of south Minneapolis.  I've lived in the city for most of my life and don't ever remember seeing this before.  

Using "the Googles" I have discovered that this is called Washburn Park Water Tower. It was built from 1931 to 1932 during the Great Depression.  The architect also designed the chapel at Lakewood Cemetery, among other places.  It is no longer used for water storage, but it's on the national register for historic places, so hopefully it will continue to fascinate people for years to come.  Click on the link above for more details about the site.

I'm really enjoying the new places I've been discovering lately, without ever having to leave the metro area.

More to come from here.

Melancholy

I've been thinking about my grandma this evening.  Here she is getting her corsage pinned on by my mom's friend and bridesmaid on my mom's wedding day.  Grandma died from cancer just two months later.  She was only 53.  I wish I could have known her when I was growing up.  I have been told that she loved kids and made the best cinnamon rolls on the planet.

Ampy

 Love you, mom.  She was a goofball from a young age.

Thrillingly

Always a sight for sore eyes after working late on a Friday.  Waiting waaaaaaaay out at the end of the empty parking ramp for me.
 

Loyalty

 I don't care what we do, daddy, as long as I'm with you.