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.
Great blog!
Following you now (just like a stalker) 
Welcome, Ashley! And thank you for joining me as a stalker … I mean, subscriber. ;D
We nominated you for Seven Things About Me Award http://simplyomblog.wordpress.com/
Trisha & Carolyn
Thank you so much! I am very honored and will give proper thanks — and pass on the good karma — very shortly.
Our pleasure!! You’re got a great blog here!
Hello, Trish and Carolyn! Sorry it’s taken me so long to respond to your very kind nomination, but I’ve finally done it! Thanks again for the shout-out — and for all your kind words. You are now officially added to my blogroll.
Cheers from Minnesota!
Number of lives left — now that’s something to think on.
Right, Mad Queen Linda? Because when you consider the number of near misses most of us have had … well, I’m just sayin’.
Well ain’t you something special! You are quiet an accomplished lady. Do you write music or just lyrics? I may have something for you to look at if you feel like it. Number of lives left…I think I have already borrowed a few from somebody. My brother tells me that because of all the drugs I used to do that I am like Keith Richards….. chemically preserved….
Ain’t I special? Naaaaw, whatwereyathinkin. I’m just a curious person who will never master anything because she prefers to dabble in everything. And yes, I write music — though I’m a pretty terrible lyricist.
And although I’d be honored to look at your work, I must respectfully defer for a while because my husband and I dealing with the aftermath of a flood, which is pretty much eating up all of our free time. But put it on the back burner and get back to me in a couple or three months, yes? Cheers!
Cheers and good luck with the restoration from the flood!
Hi, there! I just wanted to say that your blog looks fantastic, and I like your style. I had a proposition for you. I write on a blog with a friend of mine, and she wants to create an artistic community on it, filled with contributors of all kinds. I’d like to invite you to collaborate with us, if you’d be interested.
Here’s the site.
thepaintingbee.org
Omigosh, Jaimie … Thank you so much for your kind words! I am very honored by your invitation, but I’m afraid I must decline for now. My husband’s and my home was destroyed by a flood a few weeks ago, and the cleanup and reconstruction are eating up most of our free time. Because of that, I’ve barely had the energy to keep up my own blog — let alone contribute to someone else’s. But your site is absolutely gorgeous, and I would love to add the occasional post when my life gets more or less back to “normal,” if that’s OK. In the meantime, I’ve joined your other happy followers so I (a) see all the cool stuff you’re doing, and (b) keep your very kind offer in mind. Anyway, thank you again for your invitation to collaborate. I hope to have the pleasure of doing that soon! Cheers!
I’m so sorry to hear about your troubles, and I wish you the best of luck. Our contributors are free to post as often or as little as they wish, so if you do ever have the time to collaborate, keep in mind that there won’t be a lot of pressure. Also, thank you so much for following! Have a good one.
How sweet of you to write back, Jaimie. Thanks again for your kind words. I was thinking last night that perhaps I should “mine” some of my old posts for material that may be of interest to your readers. I’ll try to do that this weekend if I have time. In the meantime, you have a GREAT one!
Hi!
Wowzers you have a fabulous blog! Congratulations
I can honestly say you have one of the most fascinating blogs I’ve ever seen! I was hoping you could check out my blog and give me some advice, I would be really thankful! moviereviewsdirect.wordpress.com
Thank you sooo much and keep up the great work
Arena
Holy cow, arena23! Thanks for the glowing praise! I consider my blog a sort of online personal diary, so I’m very honored that you find it so fascinating. And if I may repay the compliments, your blog is *wonderful*! Did you write those reviews yourself? They show a tremendous grasp of both the art and the science of film-making. I am truly impressed! As for advice … well, it’s worth what you pay for it, right?
I’d be very happy to give my take on any specific questions you may have, with the caveat that I’m not an expert at anything. Drop me a note at hmunro [dot] wordpress [at] gmail [dot] com. In the meantime, keep up the marvelous writing!
My best friend lives in Minneapolis. We are there often. We will be there in May. My boyfriend and I are both photographers!
You’re coming in May, eh? Bring a parka — it’s *still* snowing! (Grrrr.)
haha! I heard about the snow on Thursday or something. I have high hopes by Memorial Day Weekend the snow will be gone
Great blog and I love your bio ! *check the newbie scuttling off to rethink hers!* I look forward to more of your posts x
Great blog to you as well, Susan! If you are in fact a newbie, you’re off to a fantastic start. (By the way, please tell Mr. Mulholland that I adore his sculptures. The mirrors in the woods are especially eerie/beautiful.) I very much look forward to more of your posts, too. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Thanks for your encouraging words Heather – I’m still finding my feet and figuring out blogging ‘etiquette’ but I think I’m finally getting a handle on it. I’ll pass on your kind comment to Rob – thanks x
Oh, and one more thing: I also highly recommend the blog of a fellow Scotswoman at dancingbeastie.wordpress.com/
I think you’ll appreciate her wonderful writing and dry wit. Cheers!
Thanks for the recommendation – I’ll drop by and say you sent me!