Monthly Archive

Summer is filled with one day carnivals, I can't drive anywhere outside of the Twin Cities and not bump into a Cheese curd day, Brat day, or Fish day (a lot of creativity at work here).  I was a carnie junkie in my youth and as soon as the station wagon left the city limits, I was on high alert for the faint smell of mini donuts. (it was like a homing device)  We would pull up next to the traveling side show, which by the way didn't exist 4 hours ago but somehow a three story ferris wheel just popped out of an 8X8 U-haul.  (I'm sure it's completely safe)

I am the anti-horticulturist.  Plants and flowers come to my house to die.  (no, I'm not trying to make potpourri)  Every year I head down to the Minneapolis Farmer's market in May with eyes wide open. (I'm going to kick some Belinda and Bobby Jensen ass this year!)  I have huge aspirations for my hanging baskets lasting through the summer with my watering, Miracle Gro and singing. (ok, no singing, more like begging, "you can do this, I only forgot to water you twice in the 90 degree heat, C'mon!, don't die on me!! please!!!")