The twisted girders, the gravel-filled pits of the Washburn ‘A’ Mill ruins. (Taken with Instagram at Mill City Museum)

Pillsbury Mill (Marcy-Holmes) as seen from the Washburn Mill (Downtown East) ruins. (Taken with Instagram at Stone Arch Bridge)

Uh-oh, the time for thinking and wondering is over. Pack it up and try again next year.

The view from my office: Mill City Museum, the Washburn “A” mill ruins, the Mississippi, the Stone Arch Bridge, and Marcy-Holmes beyond all that. It’s a good view.

Guy on the left bemoans his fate.

Guy on the right thinks it’s not so bad.

Guy in the middle is sorely vexed about his arm.