Saturday, February 11, 2006
I am in minneapolis. last night at about 12:30 I snuck into the house and surprised my parents. I had told them earlier in the week that I was coming home but then that ride fell through. when I found a different ride on thursday I didnt bother to tell them that I was coming home afterall. it was a lot of fun. it's good to be home
Monday, February 06, 2006
Sears Building Documentary
Speaking of the sears building, here's something i happened onto today - a documeentary about the sears building. Haven't watched yet, but thought you all might be interested.
Building at a Crossroads
Building at a Crossroads
Sunday, February 05, 2006
so I am here at northpark. it is a lot of fun. I like it here. for classes it is good because a small school is good for class sizes but for social acticvities it isnt the greatest. chicago is a lot of fun though cause we get to meet diffferent people and it is cool. I have a lot of homework though so I have to go. peACE. amen
Saturday, February 04, 2006
Happy Birthday, Matt!
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Thursday, February 02, 2006
back from florida!
Hey everyone - we're back from our trip to Florida! The above picture is from Ft. Myers Beach where we stayed for 5 days. There sure were beautiful sunsets there! You can see some of our pictures here. We'll write more later!
Sunday, January 29, 2006
The Chicago Lofts
Saturday Nancy and I paid a visit to that great monolith to American mercantilism the venerable Sears building on Lake Street. Good old Sears put food on the table ,clothes on our backs and a roof over our head in our growing up years. Most of us obtained employment there at one time or another( my tenure only lasted two weeks one summer in high school. Joel did you ever work there?). After being vacant for several years and under construction for a couple this grand old edifice has been remodeled and reopened. Allina Health Care is a major tenant. Retail stores and restaurants will soon open on the first two floors where Sears Retail used to be. There will be a Hennepin County Service Center where we can by license tabs , driver's licenses, etc. Floors 3-8 are rental units. Floors 9 and above are condos. Nancy and I checked out two" Chicago Loft" model units on the 10th floor. One bedrooms start at around $230,000 and two bedrooms get into the upper $300,000's. Four "Penthouses " in the tower go for around $900,000. Very attractive apartments ( especially if you like concrete floors, original gigantic concrete support pillars and exposed brick walls) with great views of the twin cities. The sales person gave us a gigantic folder measuring 24" by 18" with information and a list of all the condo's and their prices. Several of them have already been sold so you better get busy if you have any interest.
Friday, January 27, 2006
Happy Birthday Wolfgang!
250 years young!
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Saturday, January 21, 2006
Vacation!
Maria and I are going to be flying down to Florida on Tuesday morning for our first real vacation in almost two years. We're flying down with her parents, and staying at 2 different condos that her parents have rented for the week. (see picture below of our condo in Fort Myers. )
We'll be in Florida for 9 days, 5 in Fort Myers at the above condo, and then 4 days in New Smyrna Beach at another condo on the beach. We're really excited, and I'm sure we'll be putting up a bunch of pictures here when we get back! See you all soon!
We'll be in Florida for 9 days, 5 in Fort Myers at the above condo, and then 4 days in New Smyrna Beach at another condo on the beach. We're really excited, and I'm sure we'll be putting up a bunch of pictures here when we get back! See you all soon!
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Nuclear plant on the Mississippi
The "nuclearly warmed lake" is actually the Mississippi River. Information about the Monticello nuclear plant can be found HERE, and a map can be seen HERE. The swans that are shown are just downriver from the area shown in the map.
Who knows, maybe we'll see a species of SUPER SWANS spring out of the region with super trumpeting powers.. :)
Who knows, maybe we'll see a species of SUPER SWANS spring out of the region with super trumpeting powers.. :)
Friday, January 13, 2006
Swan City
Last Sunday Maria and I drove out to Monticello, MN to see the 900+ trumpeter swans that winter there. Apparently the water there doesn't freeze in the winter, because of a nearby nuclear plant. This makes the spot ideal for the birds to stay there during the cold months. We had a good time watching the birds, taking pictures and listening to their constant trumpeting. See more pictures here
Monday, January 09, 2006
well thanks to everyone who came to my birthday party today. we were few, but we had a lot of fun eating pizza and cake, and playing beyond balderdash. today a couple of you asked me what classes I was going to be taking this next semester, and I answered honestly saying that I didnt really know. I am up so late right now because I have been busy registering for classes(and working on the puzzle of course). so here is the update: I am currently registered for Philosophy of Art, Christian Ethics and African American History from 1865. that is 12 credits right there, and I am planning on registering for some math class to fill out the rest of my schedule. last semester I took Dialogue I(north park's required freshman english class), intro to the bible, intro to the computer, physics of light and studies in literature. I "earned" a 3.55 gpa, and while I dont necessarily think that that is too bad, I am hoping to do a little better next semester. north park really isn the most rigorous school in the country, it's actually a lot like high school. well thats all for now from this 19 year old anderson. amen
Sunday, January 08, 2006
Happy Birthday, Stevie!
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Friday, January 06, 2006
Fiesta time
Koko hates hats, but I bought this adorable miniature sombrero at Unique Thrift and managed to have him balance it on his head one nanosecond while I snapped a picture.
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Sliding into the New Year!
We joined some friends at the Roseville Oval for a New Years Eve party - kind of daring since we'd probably been off the ice for ten years! But we had a great time, and even got a nice picture out of it!
Thursday, December 29, 2005
We visited my Uncle Dick at his new assisted living apartment out in Eagan tonight and had 14 people jammed into the small private dining room for dinner. The 60ish waitress asked everyone's name as she took their order and I whispered to Liv that she'd better make up a new name that would be understandable. But when she answered, "Liv," the woman said, "Like Liv Tyler?"
After dinner we checked out the exercise room and the older generation showed their stuff. From left to right, ages 85, 82, and 77.
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Happy Birthday Dad!
Happy 59th birthday dad! and Merry Christmas to the entire Anderson clan!
More Christmas pictures here
Monday, December 26, 2005
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(today, I am a linguist!)
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Sunday, December 25, 2005
Ander-Christmas North
Some scenes from Christmas 2005 in Minnesota.
Liv says, "The best Christmas ever!"
Liv says, "The best Christmas ever!"
Ho-Ho-Happy Birthday to Mark!
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