It’s time for another running of the words column so there it comes.
A. Congrats to the Ellendale American Legion Post 296 for being the outstanding post in District One.
B. Congrats to Roger and Shirley Enderson for their part in being a century farm since 18612 in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
C. If eligible, did you exercise your right to vote on April 9 in the City of Albert Lea Referendum?
D. Remember to honor Earth Day April 22.
E. The confusion as to whether or not to have Daylight Savings Time could be solved by changing the clock one half hour this Fall and then leave it is my solution. (Think of the confusion and labor dollars spent this Spring).
F. The first lawn to be mowed in Albert Lea this Spring was by a neighbor on Burr Oak Drive (March 13TH).
G. Many City Mail Delivery Routes are designed for a left hander or a right hander depending on the person delivering the mail.
H. Did you hear about the crusty generous old norwegian that said, “If I win the $10 million MN State Lottery i would give a quarter of it to my favorite charity.He won and gave a quarter to his favorite charity. He now has 9,999,999.99!!
I. 25 years ago this young lady was a member of the NRHEG Physics students that placed fourth in the Rube Goldberg Contraption built by high school students in the competition at Mankato State University. I bet you can identify her at the Hy-Vee pharmacy in Albert Lea. (Her first name is Jessica).
J. When sleeping in a different bed, lay on your back with a pillow under your knees - it will help prevent a back ache.
K. Trump selling Bibles is the clincher as to this Republican voting Democratic in 2024.
L. Sign in an ice cream store in Vermont (Ben and Jerry’s). Dieting sucks. Eat more ice cream!!
M. As is the usual April Fools between Genie and I, 2024 was: we didn’t have to get up early so as Genie is arising about 8:15 a.m. I announce: “The weather man was right in predicting 4-5 inches of snow. Listen, you can hear the snow plow coming by.” Genie replies, “Yes, I hear the plow.” She looks out the window. No snow and the garbage truck is going by as I announce, “April Fool.”
N. Did you plane potatoes on Good Friday? Genie did, in a container. That we moved outside.
O. On the reader sign at a “Closer Walk Church” during Easter. “Times up turn to Jesus.”
P. After 50 years, on the road, the Oak Ridge Boys are retiring in 2024.
Q. Why has the projects number of students in the school system takin a big drop but the population of Albert Lea remains about the same??
R. If you have a minor plugged sink etc. first pour in baking soda followed by white vinegar and lots of hot water. Pray and maybe the demon of plugged drains will hear your prayer.
S. The Twins aren’t doing very good. Hopefully it is the start of the season problems to iron out.
T. The Iowa girls were a very entertaining basketball to watch - even in defeat.
U. You are very easy readers to please. Thank you for letting me please you for 22 years!!
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Bob is a retired AAL (Aid Association for Lutherans) agent, currently working on his master’s degree in Volunteering. His wife, Genie, is a retired RN, currently working on her doctor’s degree in Volunteering. They have two children, Deb in North Carolina, and Dan in New York. Bob says if you enjoy his column, let him know. If you don’t enjoy it, keep on reading, it can get worse. Words of wisdom: There is always room for God.