January 21 Prior Lake, MN
Greetings everyone! It's -29 outside as I write this. I celebrated my birthday last night in low-key fashion, watching tv and indulging in a pumpkin pie I baked. This month I've moved from the confines of the city to a peaceful little farmhouse in the country. I've made a New Year's resolution to do some "Minnesota things", so earlier in the week I visited the Mall of America. I'm not much of a mall person but it wasn't too bad. A couple of weeks ago I toured the Schell Brewery in New Ulm, MN. At the end we got to sample a half dozen varieties of their products. My favorite was the Dark Lager. I also played basketball for the first time in about three years in a pickup game at a Catholic grade school. The old man still has the touch. I sunk a couple of cool 3s and assisted in a beautiful ally oop in which Fr. Adams completed by banking the shot off the glass. I did realize though that I could be in better shape. Luckily we had an odd number of players so there was one man sitting out, which I took advantage of on several occasions to catch my breath. I also think I pulled a hamstring. The game it was decided ended in a tie, (which was a fitting conclusion to a friendly game in a religious atmosphere.) If you're reading this Alex, I accept your challenge to a game of hoops; as long as it's half court... and we just play to 20... and you spot me 10 points. The cold winter has kept me indoors most of the time, but I would like to get out and try some ice fishing, or maybe some cross-country skiing. Keep warm everyone.
