Fidgeting at Home
Abigail and I enjoying our muffins. By Allan Olson The last month – and in particular the last two weeks – have been extremely busy for me, and I haven’t had much for down time or for home projects. The problem is that when I am home, I get bored and fidgety, especially since outdoor activity is difficult at best. Friday was a long day. We didn’t get to bed until about midnight after traveling to Thief River Falls to watch the Panthers’ boys basketball team as they tried for a repeat trip to state – unfortunately, they came up short. On Saturday morning, Abigail and I got up early for a Ruby’s Pantry trip out of town. We arrived at the location a little after 8 a.m. and found ourselves pretty close to the beginning of the line, although, by the time the truck was unloaded and the volunteers were ready, it was nearly 11 a.m. before we got back on the road. We made a stop for a muffin at a grocery store a few miles down the road before heading for h...