About
I’m a writer, editor and photographer (though not always in that order) who grew up in Great Britain, Mexico and Peru (in exactly that order) before finally settling down in the States.
Where I live now: Twin Cities, Minnesota. It’s a wonderful place—if you don’t mind frostbite.
Where I’d most like to live: Paris, France.
Childhood ambitions: I really, really wanted to be an archaeologist. But then I discovered that I really, really needed a paycheck.
Dream job: To be a writer/photographer for National Geographic Traveler. Or maybe an archaeologist.
Hobbies: Traveling; playing the piano; composing bad songs; typography; repairing broken squirrels; riding horses; getting lost in the woods; more traveling; philately; graphic design; tweezing.
Number of lives left: Six. I survived falling three stories, being hit by a truck, and being drop-kicked by a horse. (And I can still walk!)
Little-known facts: I’m a native Spanish speaker; I speak French with a Spanish accent; I’m much taller than I appear; I once got a parking ticket in Patagonia.
Best advice I ever got: “Walk it off, crybaby!”
Personal motto: Don’t worry—it’ll grow back.
Hi, nice to meet you !
I’m enjoying reading your blog, Heather … it’s now my Blog of the Month …
Thank you so much! I’m honored, and very grateful.
Well, I also wanted to be an archaeologist. And like photography. And love the Ministey of Silly Walks. But I luckely have the joy of living in Paris. Don’t be to jealous… Well maybe abit… Oh just to say, I put you on the blogroll of my blog ( http://8able.wordpress.com ) (not that I want you to put me on yours, just sayin’).
8able
Mais oui, je suis jalouse que vous habitez à Paris ! I would move to Paris in a heartbeat, if only I could find a job there. And thanks so much for adding me to your blogroll. I will gladly repay the favor as soon as I set up my “favorite bloggers” menu.
Anyway … Merci mille fois for all your kind words. À très bientôt, j’espère!
how could u, so simple and so cool. ny way i like ur hobbies. when ever be in india, do remember to contact me. i being ur fan from today
regards,
johnson korah
Wow! Thanks for your very kind words. It’s lovely to have a friend in India … And you’ve made a friend in Minnesota, as well. Namaste!
And we have a few things in common, I see
I love dogs, I would love to be a writer/photographer for National Geographic Traveler and I write for a living (I am a translator)! And we both live in quite a cold place 
My blog: http://siamoastoccolma.blogspot.com/ (even if it is in Italian…)
Adoro il vostro blog! (Non parlo molto bene il italiano, ma capisco un po’.) Ho goduto particolarmente del vostro commento sul grande festival di musica, e naturalmente delle vostre belle fotos. Grazie mille per scrivere. Aspetto con impazienza di quanto segue il vostro blog.
I hope that’s more or less what I meant to say …
Mi fa molto piacere! Tornerò a trovarti anch’io, qui sul blog! A prestissimo, allora!
Hello I was recently watching a show on EWTN about the Courtyard of the Gentiles project and they showed images of the light show at Notre Dame. I noticed you have a full collection of the images. Would you be able to share them individually with me? I was looking forward to sharing them with people on Facebook but there aren’t many floating around that I could find.
Thanks!
Heather,
I stumbled upon your blog with a google image search “Minneapolis+Cool.”
I dig what you’ve got going on here and we seem to have plenty in common. I’ve lived in Spain, Argentina (mainly Buenos Aires but a stint in Patagonia too), and Colombia, have lost a few lives, and give away my books too. Perhaps we can exchange one sometime.
Funny too, I was looking for a place to contact you to see if I could use an image from your post “A Minneapolis mural mozy,” when I saw that your most recent post was about people stealing your images. So, I’d certainly give you credit, link back to your blog, and would potentially use some of your writing, editing, or photography skills in the future.
If interested, email me at dlinstro@gmail.com
Thanks,
Dan
Thanks so much for getting in touch, Dan. An email is on its way to you!
well looks like you have a new follower can’t wait to see the things you post up
Right back at ya on the “new follower” front — and on the “can’t wait to see what you post next” front, too. Thanks a million!
You have been nominated for The Versatile Blogger Award. It is always a pleasure reading your posts. Keep up the good work!
To accept the award, please read my post for details.
thanks!
_allyson jude
Hey there, Hotpants. Love your blog! Miss your face. Erin Sartor.
Hotpants! Ha! Takes one to know one. Thanks for your note, Erin. I miss your lovely face too.