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August 22, 2013

From “Hybrid Car” to “Hybrid Home?”

Hedging One’s Home Energy Bets Will the concept of hybrid cars, powered by dual energy sources, give rise to “hybrid homes?” In a sense, modern homes already are hybrids — at least by one definition. So, at least in the Twin Cities, it’s typical for the appliances and central air to be powered by electricity, while...
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So THAT’S Why They Call it “Sunset Boulevard”

Truth be told, this shot (taken at dusk last night) was taken closer to Minnetonka Blvd. and Highway 7, where the view of the horizon was more open. Just goes to show that you don’t need mountains or an ocean in the foreground for a dramatic sunset shot. P.S.:  the old adage, “red sky at...
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