pacific northwest timber country

 in the morning i went to a lecture at the minnesota history center in st. paul. it was about the pacific northwest timber country. the speaker was a professor from the u. of oregon, and had a book for sale. the book was called 'strong winds and widow makers', during 'q and a', it was revealed this was inspired by a song of the same name. as usual, i liked how i learned something from being there. in this case it was about the labor union known as the IWA, the international woodworkers of america. i liked how there was mention of how those who work in that industry understand it best and are aware of the balance needed between the need for wood but also preserving forests for recreation. i got a look around at the souvenir shop after the lecture, and it gave me some ideas for what to buy on my next visit. there is a limited run exhibit called 'girlhood' that will run until early june, so i still have some time to see it. better to go on a weekend where i have less planned. i got a pic of a sign near the front door about a DAR meeting onsite, it had wrapped up before the lecture did. the lady near the sign spoke of 'evacuation day' in new york after the american revolution ended, hadn't heard of it before. then it was on to a pizza place down the hill near the xcel center. i had a big slice of sausage pizza and some tiramisu, along with some sparkling water. then i went home and got groceries at aldi, and laid down for a little while. when i got up again it was time to go to a meetup walk at a nature center in bloomington. i had done this walk before, but first time since april. i roasted a hot dog at the campfire after the walk. in the morning, before the lecture, i went to the post office and picked up one order. i paid for my box fee, for six months. i didn't do much after the walk, when i got home i watched the news. during my walks i found 57 cents.