Monthly Archives: November 2011

Reunion Story

I got a phone call from a Grand Forks woman last week and she told me that there seemed to be a lot of bad news in the world, to which I agreed.  She then proceeded to offer me some … Continue reading

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Leslie and the Vikings

While it’s probably in the best interest of the Minnesota Vikings and their fans to continue their losing ways, one has to wonder if the coach is in over his head.  Almost every game this season Leslie Frazier has made … Continue reading

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Jake’s to Undergo Changes

In the very near future, Jake’s Bar and Grill will be undergoing some big changes.  According to my sources, the south end business in Grand Forks will be changing its name to Wild Hog, which stands to reason with the … Continue reading

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This is Kind of Interesting

Since I gave up on the Vikings a month ago I’ve been able to devote a whole bunch of my time to carpentry and to watching “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” reruns.  On a recent night I came upon an … Continue reading

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Friday’s Video

Well, this little girl pretty much says it all.  One thing her parents might want to do at this young and impressionable age is to point her in the direction of a different team.  As a long suffering Vikings fan, … Continue reading

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Random Thursday

*Two words:  Spicy Pie. *I spent the last two days at a conference in Fargo for Forum Communications.  A good time was had by all. *I think Adrian Peterson’s entire career will be wasted with the Minnesota Vikings.  It’s really … Continue reading

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Olive Garden Rumor May Be True

For nearly 20 years the rumors of an Olive Garden coming to Grand Forks have run rampant.  I’m still skeptical, but if that’s not an Olive Garden in the above photo, well, then someone is building a really cool house … Continue reading

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Random Thursday

*The Twins should sign free agent Jorge Posada from the New York Yankees.  He’s 40 but I think he’d make a good DH and pinch hitter.  And it’s possible that he could be Joe Mauer’s backup at catcher.  You know…on … Continue reading

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Penn State Should Forfeit Saturday

I find it unimaginable that Penn State is still planning on playing a football game against Nebraska on Saturday.  Not only should the game not be played, the Nittany Lions should forfeit.  The only argument that one could make for … Continue reading

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Billy Smith

The Minnesota Twins did something very un-Twins like yesterday.  They fired General Manager Billy Smith.  And the Minnesota Twins never fire anyone.  And while I never like to see anyone lose their job, this was the right move.  The list … Continue reading

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