December 30, 2010
December 30th, 2010 by admin
Good morning from Collegeville,
It has been a very quiet week in Collegeville. I have often said that the week between Christmas and New Years is a good time to get out of town, however, now I dread flying and driving is dicey. Maybe next year I will book the cabin and simply catch up on novel reading.
Christmas was a delight. Barby ventured out on Christmas Eve to Santa’s workshop, otherwise known as Doodle Town Toys in Big Lake. She took her eldest grandson, Elijah, age 5, with her and they had quite the adventure. They got lost and stuck in the snow a couple of times. They had a great time selecting from the collection of hand made wooden toys. Elijah made sure that a couple of pull toys were included and a tractor with wagon filled with blocks made a wonderful gift for Charlie. You can check them out at www.doodletowntoys.com
My family gathered at a party room in an apartment complex on Christmas Eve day which worked out quite well. My new plan is to send money to my children and they select the gifts for the grandchildren. That way, I am surprised at the same time. The adults draw names, which simplifies the process.
Last year Barby and I went to see Louie Anderson at The Paramount Theater in downtown St. Cloud on New Years Eve, but this year we are staying in close to the fire to watch Northern Exposure and eat Chinese take out. Louis will be at The Paramount on New Years Day at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available at 259 – LINE or www.paramountarts.org
2010 has come and gone, and hopefully, 2011 will bring a few more jobs for many. I will forward Minnesota Public Radio job postings once in a while to help to spread the word.
The show this week is a broadcast of the Christmas show from last Saturday that did not go out as planned. Special guests will include poet Sharon Olds, authors Ian Frazier and Mary Gordon plus playwright and author Paul Rudnick. Musical guests will be Rob Fisher Broadway stars Kristin Chenoweth and Christine DiGiallonardo. Enjoy the show.
“What every child wants to know is: ‘Do your eyes light up when I enter the room? Did you hear me and did what I say mean anything to you?’ That’s what they’re looking for. That’s what everybody is looking for.” Toni Morrison
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