Saturday
Brackett Field Rocket: Longfellow Space Force!
The 35′ sculpture (actually named Return Journey) is surrounded by lovely flowers, including the tall, orange Mexican sunflowers. Photo: Whitney Hauser
Dowling Community Garden Celebration
Returning to the garden Saturday, there was a definite party vibe in the air! It was the celebration of the 75th year of the garden, originally started as a Victory Garden. Photo: Whitney Hauser
Mother Earth Gardens Summer Day
Last week I made a stop at Mother Earth Gardens and I’m really excited about what I came home with! Photo: Sara Walsh (Courtesy of Mindful in Minneapolis)
NFS — Elvis Clock
While nearly everything else was for sale at this neighborhood estate sale, curiously, this Elvis clock was not. Photo: Guthrie Byard
All Square Grand Opening
All Square Grand Opening —The wait is over. There were balloons, music and tons of people when I stopped by Saturday to snap this photo of the fun. Photo: Whitney Hauser
So Many Acorns!
It’s one of those years where the oak trees are going nuts making more acorns than the squirrels can carry off. Photo: Whitney Hauser
Chain Link Revision
Such a cool way to rethink a fence: weaving last year’s tall grass through the fence where this year’s grass is growing. Photo: Whitney Hauser
Celebration
There’s nothing like getting the neighborhood, friends, and family together like a birthday party! Photo: Whitney Hauser
Testing 1-2-3
They’re making sure everything is in tip-top shape this morning at Fire Station 21. Photo: Whitney Hauser
Train Tracks
I cross these tracks twice every workday and rarely do more than make a quick glance to avoid being surprised by a crossing train. Photo: Whitney Hauser
Fright House
Many of our neighbors have created awesomely spooky displays for Halloween. Photo: Whitney Hauser
Playground Is Ready
All summer, work was being done at the Longfellow Park playground. It’s finally ready… Photo: Whitney Hauser
Squirrely Pumpkin
The squirrels have done their damage to the pumpkins left out on the steps. Photo: Whitney Hauser
Scarves of Many Colors
Local church holiday bazaars and boutiques spotlight all sorts of colorful creativity. Photo: David Skarjune
Snowy Shopping
Tree shopping became a bit more stressful as a blast of snow hit Longfellow. Photographer: Dan Hauser
Little Hands Make Little Snow People
This nattily dressed snow person might need a smaller pair of gloves. Photo: Dan Hauser
Academy Cranes
Warm weather on Saturday made for a muddy worksite at the Minnehaha Academy Upper School rebuild. Photo: Dan Hauser
Balls of Holly?
Longfellow residents festively decorated a tree with colorful orbs. Photo: Dan Hauser
Construction Team
Thanks crew for all you do to ensure our stormwater system functions properly. Photo: Katie Simon-Dastych
Venture into the Oval
The Oval is peaceful and welcoming for a winter hike. Photo: Michelle van Kuijk
Boulevard Grasses
Tall grasses on the boulevard provide a lovely visual texture in the winter. Photo: Michelle van Kuijk
Intersection at Dusk
Brightly lit shops and traffic signals against the blue sky at dusk. Photo: Michelle van Kuijk
Lil’ Green Truckster
Seeing a bright green vintage truckster made me smile today. Photo: Michelle van Kuijk
Waiting for the Bus in February Isn’t Fun
Riders warmly dressed and waiting patiently… Photo: Michelle van Kuijk
Can’t Wait for Spring
Footprints carving out a little area of snow in front of the pay machine. Photo: Michelle van Kuijk
Old Stonework
An outdoor fireplace standing steadfast against the elements. Photo: Michelle van Kuijk
Mosaic Tile Fun
A colorful mosaic greets students as they enter the school… Photo: Michelle van Kuijk