Chapter 204: Top 5 Reasons I Love Minneapolis
Here are 5 of the best reasons I love Minneapolis which must exclude friends and family since they would obviously be at the top of the list. I have also excluded Target because although it may seem obvious, it's convenience and quality is beyond reproach and certainly in a category all it's own. Perhaps I will make a list regarding the bullseye brigade in the near future. Anyhow, the list...
5. The Hubert H. Humphrey Terminal: I thank my lucky stars on a regular basis that the Air Tran flights come in to the smaller terminal and not the Charles Lindbergh Main Terminal. It's clean, it's well designed, and it's so quick to get in and out of. Big ups.
4. The Skyline: No matter which way I approach Minneapolis I love it. It's well balanced, has iconic features and just makes me crave more Minneapolis with every successive viewing. You remember the Joni Mitchell song Big Yellow Taxi? It may already be paved, but it has plenty of trees, and it must might be paradise.
3. Pedestrian Traffic: It's everywhere man! People on bikes and walking around the city and the lakes and it's so vibrant to see a city living and breathing like that. Also, when people have pedestrians and other things to worry about besides another truck next to them, they use their turn signals, unlike some places I know. *cough* Mississippi *cough*
2. The Minnesota Twins: I love the Twins. I love watching games on television, listening on the radio, and especially seeing them in person. I'm going to hit up a game on Monday with Sam, Michelle Hamburger (BURGER TIME!), and Molly and I can't wait to root them home. It may be past the point in the season when they have a chance to get to the playoffs, but that only means it's time to scout new talent. Bonus.
1. The Cultural Scene: Whether it's art, architecture, music, parks, or museums, there is always something going on when I'm up north and I love to indulge. It's all at the tip of your fingers instead of an hour and a half away in New Orleans, or Mobile, or in the middle of the woods. The parks and greenways are beautiful and not just the big ones. If you've never been to Powderhorn Park go there. You won't regret it.
Dear Minneapolis,
Sometimes I miss you so much it hurts. Yes, I just used an Anchorman line on you. Sweet truth.
Love,
James