Friday, June 27, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Hauling Mulch & Girl
More biking adventures, hauling mulch with my Surly Big Dummy and Bikes at Work trailer. Photos by Alex Johnson.
P.S. 6/24: I will post some of the "how-to" for the trailer and the development process with Bikes-at-Work Trailers in Iowa, which I really enjoyed working with. Gotcha, Dylster.
From Lisa Johnson, "A Poem for Kirk"
There once was a man named Kirk
Who was a cute bicycle jerk
Throughout the city he'd slog
And slap bike stuff on his blog
While promoting biking to work.
P.S. Hi, Teragram.
P.S. 6/24: I will post some of the "how-to" for the trailer and the development process with Bikes-at-Work Trailers in Iowa, which I really enjoyed working with. Gotcha, Dylster.
From Lisa Johnson, "A Poem for Kirk"
There once was a man named Kirk
Who was a cute bicycle jerk
Throughout the city he'd slog
And slap bike stuff on his blog
While promoting biking to work.
P.S. Hi, Teragram.
Monday, June 09, 2008
MS-150
Thank you, supporters! We raised $2.7 million for the event overall, with the Capella Cruisers teaming up with 50+ riders, several volunteers and pledges for the team exceeding $28,000. Some pics from below. Met new friends Andre S., Jorje G. (same bike!), and new co-workers. I also saw Ryan last year, a fellow rider that has MS. He was able to ride on the first day. Good job Ryan, I admire you.
Moppy was my mascot, donated from Patrick and Jessica. Demonstrating that scholarly research is part of the cure, she still evoked the lighter side of the ride. "Your girlfriend is hot," "Your helper is not pedaling," and "Oh my gosh I thought she was real!" were common comments...lots of smiles. It was worth the extra weight. And she never complained once.
The Capella Cruisers had fun tent in Hinkley and it was well-organized with a fun group of Capella workers and their friends/family. I hope next year will build off of our expanding success. Excellent work, riders & captains!
And more pics from A.A.
Monday, June 02, 2008
Hail, June!
June 1st picture taken in our backyard. This is the day after a hail storm. Several inches deep (well, about 4 or 5), this resulted from the wind and gravity pushing it across the back of our yard and down the steps to our side yard.
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Just for Fun
I'm so proud of my sister! "Just for Fun" is an original oil on canvas measuring 12" by 24." A premium frame extends that to 22" by 34". Artist Karen Kersten's brief bio is located in a different post.
Susan's Fire & Ice Party
What a bang! Thanks, Susan for a fun time and scheduling the party during a hailstorm. Fire, food, hail, laughter...it was a party!
Edina Energy & Environment Commission
The first annual event took place this weekend at the Edina High School. Nicely organized by the Edina Energy & Environment Commission, it was a pleasure to participate. Thanks to Alice & Alex for helping me to present. We had a lively discussion on current strengths and opportunities for biking in Edina (and to and from).
Engaged in several conversations about various city groups working more closely in the near future to promote use of bicycles as transportation and other uses. I look forward to it.
Engaged in several conversations about various city groups working more closely in the near future to promote use of bicycles as transportation and other uses. I look forward to it.
Moppy Gets Hauled
Moppy got her derriere hauled from St. Paul through Minneapolis, Saint Louis Park, and Edina this week. "Nice load," "Interesting pile of limbs," and compliments that only certain whistle tones can offer are all examples of attention she elicited.
Pictured near my ever-faithful Surly long-tail Big Dummy are Patrick and Jessica who were kind enough to have offered Moppy room and boarding during the past few years after her escape out of Rosedale Mall with Jessican & her mom.
Moppy's next adventure is riding on the snap deck during my MS-150 fundraising event coming up this weekend. I hope she's got good conversational skills; otherwise, it's going to be a long ride.
Pictured near my ever-faithful Surly long-tail Big Dummy are Patrick and Jessica who were kind enough to have offered Moppy room and boarding during the past few years after her escape out of Rosedale Mall with Jessican & her mom.
Moppy's next adventure is riding on the snap deck during my MS-150 fundraising event coming up this weekend. I hope she's got good conversational skills; otherwise, it's going to be a long ride.
Karen Kersten: Magazine Article
My sister Karen Kersten is featured in Her Voice magazine, summer 2008. A few of the article images are thumbnailed below. Her lifelong love of drawing and painting led her to study at the Minnesota River School of Fine Art in Burnsville and the Hurinenko Paquet Studio in St. Paul.
After her formal art education Karen taught drawing, portraiture and still life for six years at the Minnesota River School of Fine Art. In 1999 she relocated to the beautiful lake country of northern Minnesota, where she feels blessed to be living her dream of being a horse owner and painting in her Pine River studio. She participates in many juried local and national shows, art organizations and galleries.
The full article is linked here.
After her formal art education Karen taught drawing, portraiture and still life for six years at the Minnesota River School of Fine Art. In 1999 she relocated to the beautiful lake country of northern Minnesota, where she feels blessed to be living her dream of being a horse owner and painting in her Pine River studio. She participates in many juried local and national shows, art organizations and galleries.
The full article is linked here.
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