We finally did it.  We bought a minivan. 

After all these years of swearing I'd never get one, we did.  The timing is right, with two small children (and an every growing amount of their stuff), it was just too hard to try and fit it all into a Civic.

Don't get me wrong, I love(d) my Civic, great gas mileage, handled really well.... but you try and fit a four year old, a six month old, 200 lbs of kid stuff, along with you, your spouse and enough sanity to last a weekend... (Unfortunately the sanity always seems to be the first thing to get left behind...)

Americana/folk singer and songwriter Dennis Warner and his band the Ds blend humor, audience participation and serious music into a memorable and fun concert for adults and families.  His book and song "Beads on One String" is about our connectedness in the world, and how we are all much more alike than we are different.  Come and check it out at 6:30 pm.  This event is free and everyone is welcome.  This program is made possible with funding from the State of MN with Legacy Amendment funds to preserve arts and cultural heritage. 

At Thursday, April 7th author and speech pathologist, Teri Peterson entertained the little ones at baby storytime.  Teri read from her adorable book,"The Big Book of Exclamations" which is a fun way to engage children and strengthen communication and speech.  Baby storytime is geared towards those from birth to 24 months but is open to everyone.  Come check it out on Thursdays at 11:15 am!

For seven years in the 1990s, golf was my life.

I worked for a golf magazine in Florida and, when not working, was playing golf. Or practicing golf. Or watching golf. And during each of the four majors, I participated in fantasy golf drafts — along the lines of the popular NFL and Major League Baseball fantasy league drafts.

All golf, all the time.