Well, it’s that time of year in Minnesota. Today I put on the Mizzou pull over and got out the jeans. Yes folks, September 19, and it’s already winter. God bless Minnesota. See, the thing is, when you’re from here, you’re fine with this kind of nonsense. You’re totally at ease with the cold house and blistering wind, but when you’re from somewhere warmer, say…Missouri, it comes as a bit of shock. See, I should still be wearing shorts for at least another two weeks, and the pull over shouldn’t come out for another month. Welcome to the great north!

But rather than complain about Minnesota, I’ll stick to the sunny side of life. There are lots of good things too. This is what I know of them.


MINNESOTA’S TOP TEN THINGS THAT MAKE THE SNOT FREEZING WINTER BEARABLE


1. If you don’t have a car, you can still have a life via that bus system, bloody nose and all.
2. The leaves are the most amazing things ever when they turn colors. This isn’t saying too much, and in fact I’m not sure it should make the list at all.
3. The “mega-mall.” Where else can you find five Gaps, six American Eagles, 12 gazillion Victoria’s Secrets, and a Krispy Cream all in one place?
4. Admission Possible, my job. The kids make it worth it.
5. The accents are awesome.
6. People have limited months to spend outside, so even in 30 degree weather, there are tons of kids playing, families walking, and runners running.
7. Walking to work in -16 degrees is breath taking. You can’t breathe, for real.
8. Two major cities in one. Never a dull moment, for those with cars. I'm not one of them.
9. People are more proud of Minnesota than Josh is of his…well, you know.
10. The girl is here, er, well, she’s in Egypt, but she was here, and she will be again shortly. That’s worth of keeping in the list.

So I’ll try to maybe tell you all what’s up later.

peace.