October 20, 2005
The In Box
My fan mail is starting to take on overwhelming proportions. I may need to hire a secretary.
Last Friday I received a very kind note from Brad at Writeminded. He had some nice things to say about the old site here. It was a much-needed boost for the spirits, as Friday was the day Grandma passed away. Thank you very much, Brad.
More recently, I got a note from former hometown boy, Chris H., who's now living out in Arizona. He somehow stumbled across my site and mentioned his connection to my little corner of Wright County. It wasn't long before we figured out I worked in the industrial park right behind the service station where his brother is employed. There's never more than three degrees of separation in a small town. In an effort to make Chris a little homesick, I promised to get out and snap a few photos of town. This morning I had every intention, but the fog prevented it. I will get them, Chris, but to tide you over, here is a photo of Peterson Park in full Corn Carnival mode.
I'm not sure where all the people are, but if memory serves, it was blistering hot that day, so they're probably all crowded together in the shade.
Thanks for writing, guys. A glossy, autographed 8x10 will be in the mail tomorrow.
Posted by Cathy at October 20, 2005 09:13 PMMy vote is for pictures of the fall colors in MN:)
Posted by: Emmy at October 20, 2005 10:44 PMThanks for the pics. This is the first year I've missed a Corn Carnival in about 15 years. Don't miss the humidity tho, trust me, a dry heat is fairly accurate and much preferred by me and my wife.
Posted by: Chris H at October 21, 2005 12:43 AMWhat a beautifully written remembrance. You really GOT me with that last line.
Ya coulda warned those of us reading this at the office, so we'd plan enough time to dry our eyes and clear the throat before getting back.
God bless you and the family.