If anything, the Twin Cities are practical. Everywhere I looked, I found examples of sensible people who make things work. A restaurant stayed open late to feed restaurant workers a meal they’d enjoy. A bed-and-breakfast created a community by providing international visitors with a few simple rules of engagement. A mind-melding show at the Walker Art Center explained the history of conceptual art in America in perfectly accessible terms.
It’s been a pleasure to remember how good conversations work too, loosening up logic, giving it shape and story. Love, effort, experience, music, heritage—it’s all connected. Erin McLennon and I had it figured out over two diet cokes and a plate of cajun steak tips with horseradish sauce.
Anne L'Ecuyer 