Ole Pappy
If you’ve been paying attention to state or national politics, you may have heard mention of a coming “blue wave.”
The expression refers to the anticipated series of Democratic victories in the upcoming mid-term elections.
Well, a grand opening of the new Campaign Headquarters will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27 at 1301 E. College Drive in Marshall, and you’ll get a chance to “Dunk a Democrat!”
Ben Walker, Chair of the Lyon County DFL Chapter said, “Whether you’re Democrat or Republican — perhaps especially if you’re Republican — you may have always wanted to dunk a Democrat. Well, here’s your chance,” joked Walker about a “dunk tank” at the event.
He added, “It’ll be a fun way to vent your political frustrations.” “We’re really excited about this new space,” he said, “This will be a great resource to help elect our local candidates as well as those running for office at the state and national levels.”
And the Democrats are luring in everyone with a special free treat — Schwan’s ice cream and root beer floats. On hand will be Tom Wyatt-Yerka, candidate for State House (District 16A).
What occurs to me is how politics is changing. It’s gone from kissing babies and shaking everyone’s hand to “Dunking Democrats” and “Schwan’s Ice Cream.”
CORRECTION: Wrong figure used! I was just reading the article on the Gorecki new housing development and I thought I should clarify that the project is not $13.2 million (that would be a $1,000,000 per lot). The project is actually $766,663 once all additional costs such as financing costs and work being done outside the scope of the bond are added together. — Minneota City Administrator Shirley Teigland. Thanks Shirley — We stand corrected!
LAUGH A LITTLE: Not a trick! The man said he can perform magic. In fact, he said he could throw a ball as hard as he can and have it stop, change direction, and come back to him. The other man said, impossible. You can’t do that! “Oh yes I can,” said the magic man. “Okay, prove it,” said the second man. “In fact, he added, “It won’t bounce off anything, is not tied to anything and I don’t use magnets,” he said. The second man said, “Impossible.” With that the first man leaned back and with all his might, threw the ball straight up in the air. And it did all the things he promised.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: As my Ole Pappy used to say, “Son, never reply to someone when you are angry. Never make a promise when you are happy. And most of all, never make a decision when you are sad.” Ole Pappy taught me a great little remedy.
When I get mad at someone, or someone has wronged me, or I want to get even, I take out a pen and paper and write it all down in a letter — leaving nothing out. Then I seal the letter in an envelope and put it in my desk drawer. A week or so later when I’m not so angry, I’ll see the letter, take it out and tear it up. It works every time! Thanks Ole Pappy!