Whiz bang

This is Whiz Bang weekend in Robbinsdale, our little town in Minnesota. It's name has something to do with the Whiz Bang magazine that was published in the first half of the 20th century. Anyway, annually Robbinsdalites shop at sales, come out to listen to bands, enjoy vendors in parking lots and outside their shops (especially food vendors--mmmm kettle corn, brats, pizza, etc.......)

Last night we went to hear our son Mark play with his band, Los Coleros, at an outdoor venue. They were the first opening act for Mick Sterling and the Stud Brothers, who I guess are pretty popular locally. Los Coleros, a punk/ska type of band, did a great job, even though their sax player was replaced by a trombonist who had only practiced with them a few times. We got to see some old friends, and I even saw a friend of mine from my BSF class this past year. Her daughter is one of the outgoing junior royalty princesses, so she is finishing up her year at the Whiz Bang parade on Sunday, and then finally with the Minneapolis Aquatennial events next week.

It's fun to celebrate the life of the town, to enjoy a summer evening with neighbors, to show appreciation for our sons' hard work and enjoy his music with him. Our favorite Whiz Bang event is tomorrow night--fireworks-watching at our friends' lakeside Robbinsdale home. There we mingle with more neighbors, fight mosquitoes, and enjoy a spectacular show, only blocks from our house.

Till next time,


Suzi