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Tom Eckblad in Narrowridge

Aug 3, 2007

The 35W Bridge

Annie, Silvi and I went down to see what remains of the 35W bridge last night. The authorities have blocked off a large area around the bridge, so we weren’t able to get close to it. We used the bridge each week to visit my parents; on our return trip in the evenings, crossing the bridge presented a…

Tom Eckblad in Narrowridge

Jun 5, 2007

Minnesota surfer

You can follow my exciting mid-life crisis, I mean adventures, over here.

Tom Eckblad in Narrowridge

Jan 5, 2007

I am a Minnesotan

As I walked back from a fast food restaurant on my lunch break, on this brisk 36 degree afternoon, with no jacket, scarf, gloves or hat on, drinking a milk shake, I realized that I truely have become a Minnesotan.

You betcha.

Tom Eckblad in Narrowridge

Jul 26, 2006

Feeling my age

I’m a little sore this morning. Last week as we were cleaning out our closets, I stumbled across my old rollerblades. It’s been at least ten years since I strapped them on and I only used them a few times at that. Last night was one of those perfect summer nights, the kind when it’s still 80 degrees…

Tom Eckblad in Narrowridge

May 22, 2006

Mercado Central

Yesterday morning was daddy — daughter time. At least once a week I like to kidnap my little girl and explore. We often go to the Mercado Central in the Latino part of town. It’s a small mall with kiosks full of clothes and jewelry and loud music. We are often the only Anglos there, and elicit a…

Tom Eckblad in Narrowridge

May 8, 2006

Linden Hills

We live in the best neighborhood in Minneapolis. Hands down. Linden Hills is in the heart of the city, yet it feels like a true community. It’s almost like living in a small European neighborhood. We spent the weekend down at the park, letting Silvi explore and “bark” at passing dogs. Met a few friends…

Tom Eckblad in Narrowridge

Apr 20, 2006

Holy Land Deli

Best place to watch the World Cup in Minneapolis: Upstairs in the Holy Land Deli. (Of course, you may have to pause for the mid-day prayer call over the very loud PA system.)

Tom Eckblad in Narrowridge

Apr 18, 2006

Temptation

It’s been so nice out lately; I’m very tempted.

Tom Eckblad in Narrowridge

Mar 22, 2006

Walking

On days when my wife takes the car, I walk to a restaurant for lunch. Taco Bell. KFC. Subway. At least once a week, someone yells something at me as they drive by. I never really catch what they are yelling.

Bloomington isn’t a good place to walk. Weir, Germany is a good place to walk. Athens is not. Seattle is…

Tom Eckblad in Narrowridge

Mar 21, 2006

Bloomington, MN

I make videos for many of the corporations in Bloomington, Minnesota. Training videos, promotional videos, interactive and educational videos. I shoot these videos, edit them on a very nice computer in a very dark suite, and then distribute these videos, usually as DVDs, although lately, clients…