Dinkytown is the part of Minneapolis close to the University, and where I’ve spent a good portion of every visit to my father, since, like all college towns, it’s blessed with coffee shops, book stores, and good people-watching.

The cherry blossoms are in full swing right now, and last weekend we went to the local park to hang out with approximately 85% of the rest of the local population. It was understandable, however, since everywhere you looked you saw this:

Here are Maki and Zoe enjoying the sights:

Zoe and I:

(The red cut on my chin is from my newest affectation: shaving with a straight razor. I call mine “Sweeney.”)

Finally, here is Genbo, who spent most of the afternoon in what only can be described as the local neighborhood mosh pit.