iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I just hope UMN students dont think that wearing plastic workout clothing paired with a spread collar and Windsor knot is a look worth replicating.

041

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

it appears StaffForce is very desperate

3140

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

as if navigating through St. Paul aint scary enough, now I've got "Mr. Chuckles" staring me down

4152

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I’ve never felt comfortable wearing a clergy collar. So I got this patch instead. I think of it as the new clergy marker. It’s a Mister Rogers cardigan patch that says “Love Your Neoghbor”

1100

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This morning at the coffee shop i rather enjoyed myself both explaining who Michael Bolton was/is and that he has instructional softball vhs tapes. youtu.be/t8g8abpP9jM?...

youtu.be

Bolton's Vault: Field of Dreams | Michael Bolton's Bomber's vs Major League Baseball Superstars

YouTube video by Michael Bolton

000

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

summer ends with a feather mallet kids too tired from the first day of school playgrounds empty beaches cleared ice cream trucks silent it's heaven.

011

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Thanks to Judson neighbor, Bossy Bear, for helping with the wording of this particular message (made it more playful rather than my slightly threatening version)

030

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

How the MN State Fair warps your mind days after you attended: it's Friday afternoon (3:28pm to be specific) my wife and I are enjoying some unstructured time around the house...and then she asks me what time do I want to eat dinner?

001

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

(1/8) Wendell Berry story #4: grammar One time a search committee didn't understand (or didn't want to understand) my approach to ministry, so I provided them a first 100 days of ministry plan (feel free to do this yourself, it is a great exercise).

110

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I wonder when seminaries and divinity schools are going to jump into NIL agreements?

000

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

(1/2) Wendell Berry story #3: Confession: One day a self-absorbed dude told me he leaving early the next morning and driving to Wendell Berry's farm to visit with Wendell to share with him his grand story of how he (not Wendell) was going to make millions (I kid you not).

131

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

alternative contest and equally frightening: "X will attempt to shake 10 hands at the MN State Fair to break the Guinness World Record for human interaction by an introvert"

030

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

How far does the MN state fair creep into your consciousness? For the past couple years I thought proton mail was pronto mail (and I don’t even like pronto pups)

060

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Today I Heard the Best Life Advice Ever While biking to Judson Church I came across a dazzle of preschool aged camp kids. I overheard one kid say to another kid, "Don't kid yourself into thinking this is a safe position."

040

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I always leave the state fair loving life apparently not everyone exits the same way. While waiting on the bus back a couple chose to ride separate buses and. It return home together. Oh the dagger looks and pursed lips. Can’t wait to write this short story tomorrow

150

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A liberal Christian revival with moonlight and a Dolly Parton tribute song. God bless Sierra Ferrell

093

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

God bless Tanya Tucker, the woman is lighting up the grandstand.

030

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Our state fair hack: if the seed art line is too long - just go see the scarecrows and you’ll get half of the seed art and no line.

030

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Who else is going to the Sierra Ferrell concert tomorrow at the state fair? She’s from the next town up for me in WV. I wonder if she’ll mention Tudor’s Biscuits?

020

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Anyone interested in starting a bike book club with me? Monthly book (rotate fiction and nonfiction) read where bikes are prominent (or play a significant role). For example, the role bicycles play in Theo of Golden…

140

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

New sign drop at Judson Church, (took me several drafts to get it down to this)

070

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

In May of 2000 as I graduated from Divinity school and you would have told me, “in 26 years you’re gonna give a eulogy for a candy company wearing a bespoke stole as part of a bike ride (and slip in a sex joke)” I think I would’ve replied, “that sounds about right”

3555

Reposted by Travis Norvell

🚲 🥜scoops 🥜🚲 @scoopsstp.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Nut Roll is Love. Nut Roll is Life. Tomorrow we ride!

0186

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Life goal: I’d love when someone asks me for a copy of my sermon I handed them an EP (For the record, pun intended, someone asks for a copy maybe 2x a year, maybe)

001

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

You’re waiting on the bus downtown and you say to Bob, “it’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood.” And Bob replies, “it’ll be -20° soon.” Shut up Bob.

080

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Now that betting is legal and ubiquitous in Minnesota…can we please place bets on times and numbers at the Miracle of Birth barn at the MN State Fair? I think this could make millions.

030

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Lake Nokomis walk report: this evening as two women in their late 20s passed me one said to the other, “Well, I do have a Reformation dress for the wedding” Can anyone please help me out with this! I know this is Lutheran land, but is Reformation dress really a thing? Or am I over churching this?

210

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

In the late 80s my sister and I, secretly, signed up. When the package arrived my dad lost it. He took the package, wrapped it in duct tape and addressed it with this message in magic marker: “Never send this shit to this house ever again!” They never did cordcuttersnews.com/after-71-yea...

cordcuttersnews.com

After 71 Years, Columbia House Closes for Good: The Mail-Order Giant That Defined a Generation Is Gone | Cord Cutters News

Columbia House, the long-running direct-to-consumer media retailer once famous for its mail-order music clubs, is set to shut down for good on September 15, 2026. After more than seven decades in oper...

020

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Last night around 9:15pm an 8yo rode past my lovely bride and I and yelled “See ya Suckas. No one can stop me!” That kid is going places. Goodnight suckas

070

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Michele Tafoya thinks Minnesota Nice is a compliment

1263

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Our mayor can’t dance, the Twins can’t win, Lunds charges us $50 for a dozen cookies but wow are these free sunsets absolutely gorgeous

181

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I used to wonder, what would it be like if liberals acted like evangelicals. Then at the farmers market the communists asked me if I was interested in a revolution…yeah it’s just as annoying. Lesson learned.

020

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Grilled pizza and grilled peaches for an August dinner.

080

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

There was a really nice senior citizen this morning at the Northeast Farmers Market with a walker. But get this, the model name is “The Nitro Sprint” That is the most aspirational model title ever! justwalkers.com/products/nit...

justwalkers.com

Nitro Sprint Rollator

▼The Details The sleek Nitro Sprint Rollator is designed to provide comfort, convenience and control at every turn. The rollator sports a unique braking system that reduces tire wear and an integrated...

020

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I’m in line at Marty’s deli. They stop serving breakfast at 11am. Is it like voting, if you’re in line before the polls close you can vote? 🤞

090

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

What makes Minneapolis such a special place for walking/biking/public transiting (and ministry)? FYI: good coverage of Judson Church’s neighborhood. When Ray was on 42nd st…he was only feet from the bike church capital of the Midwest youtu.be/J1qNbIbD4ro?...

youtu.be

Is Minneapolis Too Nice for Its Own Good?

YouTube video by Ray Delahanty | CityNerd

060

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Cops everywhere tonight at lake nokomis to prevent youth/young adults from gathering for the “scooter takeover” but not one Public Safety Personnel tired to stop the mayor from dancing yesterday. Lime created geofences, but somehow there is no way to stop that dancing video!

0100

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Does Lunds & Byerlys know the definition of deal? You can get one of their chocolate chip walnut cookies for $3.99, or you can buy 2 for $8.49, or you can take advantage of the “deal” and buy 2 for $7.99

2112

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Last year 18 people joined Judson Church (never had that happen in decades) to a person they all said they joined because the church said in word and deed this is terrible and we gotta do something. That kind of growth happened in faith communities who were active all over the twin cities

0545

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Ever wonder how climate change is impacting clergy?

000

Travis Norvell @pedalingpastor.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Walk around Lake Nokomis report: 8.13.26: I observed lots of 1st dates/Hinge dates that had three main characteristics: 1. Loud talking 2. Oversharing 3. Polo cologne, best described as measured not by how many spray pumps but by the tablespoon

040