2009
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"Thank You and Goodnight" I have had loads of fun working on this collaborative project. One of the things that intrigued me most was the patience it would take to discover the complete project. Fittingly, this frame is a bookend for the series; a color shot from the same place as the first image, 364 days and 4 hours later.
"Snowman" The great Christmas snow storm of 2009, as I choose to call it, increased the population of Minnesota significantly.
"Maggie" My last picture for Powderhorn365 is of my daughter, Maggie, as we leave the house to celebrate Christmas with family. I cannot express how much fun I have had this year taking photos of our neighborhood. Thank you to everyone who participated, either in front of or behind the camera...or in front of your computer screen. Your enthusiasm and support has made this experiment much bigger and more enjoyable than we could have imagined one year ago.
"Details"
"The Face of Progress"
"Steps Closed"
"eight-o'clock at Ingebretsen's" "In 1921, a young Norwegian immigrant, Charles Ingebretsen, opened a meat market, which he named The Model Market. For many years, his meat market served the predominantly Scandinavian neighborhoods near Bloomington and Lake Street. The 1960s and 70s ushered in a new era in American life. Many changes occurred in these tumultuous decades, the most important of which was a shift in the cultural attitude towards embracing individuality and diversity. This created an atmosphere where second and third generation immigrants began to explore their ethnic heritage. One way that people chose to express their ethnicity was through consumption of traditional ethnic foods and products. In response to this heightened interest in ethnicity, The Model Market opened a gift shop selling traditional Scandinavian crafts and clothing and changed its name to Ingebretsen’s Scandinavian center." - Minnesota Historical Society
"Bus Stop" Getting off the school bus amid an advancing gloaming, this youngster is greeted by his sister for the frigid walk home. Despite the bitter cold, both agreed to stop for a quick picture.
"The Photographers" Interestingly, this was the first time all seven of us assembled in one place. From left to right, Rachel, Joanne, Craig, Christi, Dave, Amy, Corey.
"Self Portrait" This is my last photo of the year and the only one missing of my set. In other words, Amy W., said I had to do a self portrait because everybody else did. Thanks a lot guys! Thank you Powderhorn365 gang for all the fun and Amy for all your hard work!!! -Rachel
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"Full Cycle Mural" This tree on the side of Full Cycle Bike Shop has always caught my eye when I'm driving up Chicago Ave.
"The Eighth Night" Kim, Issac (off camera), Jonah (4) and Asher (4 months) lit the eighth candle on their menorah tonight, the last night of Chanukah. Issac is the president of the Mayim Rabim Congregation (www.mayimrabim.org). Fun fact: Dreidels printed everywhere in the world have the characters nun, gimmel, hay and shin printed on them, standing for the sentence "a great miracle happened there". Dreidels made in Israel have the characters nun, gimmel, pay and shin meaning "a great miracle happened here."
[Untitled] PPNA's gathering tonight at Marla's Caribbean. Good food and good conversation had by all. Supporting those who are close to the community.
"Poker Night"
"Steven" The charming owner of "Stevenbe a Yarn Garage Workshop" on the corner of Chicago and 35th talks about the importance of supporting local businesses. The place is packed to the gills with incredible yarn and roving. As a knitter, I'm already finding my stash getting fatter, and my wallet getting thinner.
[Untitled] Prime icicle weather.
"Bumpy Sledding" Even though they were sore from broomball yesterday, Nate and friends went sledding in Powderhorn Park the day after Christmas. The snow was fast and bumpy!
"Holiday Wipeout" Chris, dad, husband and puppet maker, and Gab Lutter were totally wiped out after a full day of work, and holiday festivities. Check out his work at puppetfarm.org.
"La Natividad - The angel Gabriel is telling Mary about the birth of a baby" La Natividad brings the Christmas story into this time and the complexity of our immediate neighborhood. Initially conceived to bring all residents of the area together, the performance is bilingual (in Spanish and English) and incorporates the Mexican holiday tradition of Las Posadas. Throughout the performance, the audience moves from place to place and becomes part of the story. Beginning at Heart of the Beast Theatre and Mercado Central, the audience accompanies Maria and José through the streets as they look for refuge. The candle lit procession ends with a magical, puppet-filled Nativity, plus a fiesta— complete with music and food. www.hobt.org
"domestic relations" Many of the neighborhood's domestic fowl can also be found cooped up in their own homes; these gals did have a door open just in case they wanted to go out and build a snow fort.
"Roxanne and Barbara" My friend Roxanne, grandmother of six on the left, said she met someone in our neighborhood that I absolutely HAD to meet. After a delightful afternoon I agree, and think everyone should meet Barbara. Barbara said that 4 of the 5 following things are true about her: 1) she is 87 years old 2) she has three great grandchildren 3) she is a world traveling gypsy 4) she taught pole dancing 5) she was a race car driver Barbara is another example of the fabulous collection of characters worth getting to know in our neighborhood.
"Elvis does the Ukulele" Elvis rocks the house at the Ukulele Christmas Cabaret.
[Untitled] Let it snow. Just a change of what to wear for some people.
