Our nephews are involved in high school robotics competitions. While I am fascinated by what their robots can do, I often wonder "but what can those machines do for us?"

I have a mindset of problem solving. Much of what I perceive is filtered through that mindset.

I have no interest in machines that only tip over other robots and throw balls through a hoop.

I have a sidewalk that I want cleared of the inch of ice on it. Build me a robot for that.

#UnreasonableExpectations #SouthStPaulMN

I am grateful that we got only 10 inches of snow instead of the predicted 18+. The snow was light and fluffy so the snow blowers had no issue clearing the walkways and driveway. Even the snow thrown up by the municipal snow plows was manageable.

I still need to clear trails in our backyard so that it is easier for Lizzie the dog to get around.

#Minnesota #mnwx #SouthStPaulMN

I applied for a library card from the county library. I haven't had a library card in more than 25 years.When I have wanted a book from the library, I asked Kat to get it for me.

The city gave up their library and the county is now building a new library here in town.

i hated the crabby librarians at the city library but Kat says the crabby ones are gone. I'll give the new county library a try when it opens next year.

#library #DakotaCountyMN #SouthStPaulMN #Minnesota