Just Because.

A card from my son Michael-

"There you go again, saving the day. 

Thanks for being so super!"

He wrote,

"I always know when I need help or support, I can turn to you! 

This is a small thank you. Let's go have some fun!"

Enclosed in the card was a dinner invitation and also tickets for he and I to see Jesus Christ Superstar. 

Just because. No holiday. No reason. Just because.

Our evening began at Murray's Steakhouse in downtown Minneapolis. If you are a Minnesotan you have probably heard WCCO radio sports announcer, Sid Hartman talk about Murray's, home of  the "silver butter knife steak." Sid always raves about this place, and now I know why. It was delicious! 

A shrimp appetizer, steak, root vegetables, mac 'n cheese, and a huge slice of raspberry pie! The best steak I have ever eaten, and that is saying a lot coming from this farmer who raises our own beef! Of course the fact that my nephew Dan is the executive sous chef at Murray's made our dinner extra special!

With our bellies full, (actually overfull) it was off to the Theater...my first ride in an Uber! The evening was cold and windy so hey, why not ride?!

The Orpheum is a beautiful restored theater in downtown Minneapolis. I've seen Jesus Christ Superstar several other times, but this was by far the best production I have seen. The dancing and singing were amazing! Before we knew it, it was over!

It was such a fun evening. Thanks Michael for spoiling your mom. I love you.  Just because.

"All work and no play makes Jack (and Jill) a dull boy (and girl)."

"Once" Upon A Time

...upon a time a young man named Michael was shopping for a Christmas present for his mother. His mother was not difficult to please, but it seemed that she was in need of nothing. "I have everything I need," she always said. Michael, being the savvy online shopper he is, chose to explore the options of journeying to Minneapolis with Mom to see a play or a concert. After much searching, Michael narrowed the choices to comedian Jim Gaffigan, the musical "Once", or the musical "Sister Act".

Christmas finally arrived and Michael anxiously awaited the time for his mom to open the gift from him. Before opening the package, mom made her usual predictions of what may be inside. "Is it a puppy?" she quipped. Not exactly...wrong again. But she was not disappointed to discover the coupon with the three choices.

April fourth finally arrived and Michael, Mom (and Sara too) took the long, 23 minute drive to downtown Minneapolis, home of The Orpheum Theater. The 90 year old theater, which none of us had ever been to, was a beautiful step back in time; a time when seeing the architecture and decor was almost as enjoyable as the production on stage!

And the production- Once, the musical was amazingly wonderful! The music, dancing, instrumentals...all amazingly wonderful! We all totally enjoyed the evening. So where was farmer John? He had an amazingly wonderful evening too...at home milking cows. Yes, he is not much of a theater person, and especially not the musical version. So while we were appreciating the beautiful sounds of talented actors, he was appreciating the gentle moos of contented cows. 

Thank you Michael for this mom's night at the theater. My birthday is in May...another night at the theater, Michael? Hint-hint...

Loving life, on and off the farm!