Browsing Archive: November, 2009

Christmas Snow Driving

Posted by Jason Hussong on Thursday, December 24, 2009,

I find long drives a bit theraputic; they allow me to relax, unwind and work through anything that's been on my mind lately. Some drives, like those home to Minnesota, can be a bit on the long side and tiring too, but I don't mind them so much. Well, I don't mind them until I get stuck in a blizzard, which has happened the last few years during my holiday drive to or from Colorado.

Generally I celebrate an early Christmas with the

family so my brother's and sister's families can do a San...

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Posted by Jason Hussong on Thursday, December 17, 2009,

I have a handful of favorite places that I like to hit when I go home to the Minneapolis area. And yeah, most of them may actually be restaurants and bars, but a few aren't; one in particular is the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. I

t's a great place to get lost and look at some high class art for free. Yep, that's right, it's doesn't cost a dime if you're visiting the main part of the museum - special exhibits are extra.

Normally I drop in for an hour or two to bridge a gap that I have in...

Saqqara & The Step Pyramid of Djoser

Posted by Jason Hussong on Tuesday, December 1, 2009,

I love seeing things in person that I feel are things that can be dubbed as "you only see in books." I think that's part of why I love traveling so much. I love to go places and actually see these things in person to know what it's all about, opposed to just turning the pages in anoth