Friday Fun-Get to Know My Home State

     I could have written this all about the facts and interesting tidbits of my home state, but this article,15 Things People From Minnesota Always Have To Explain To Out Of Towners does one of the more accurate summaries of life in my part of the world. Overall, I like where I live. January and February-well, March and April for that matter, can have me near crazy by the time a little green is starting to show again, but when I'm in the right mind set, I can recognize what I like about the state.

     Listening to the impeachment shenanigan's, and they have been that on both sides of the political divide, and I am almost grateful for the partisan government we have in Minnesota. There's a few senators and representatives that should perhaps move on to other pastures, but even if I disagree, for the most part, I think the elected body are decent people that want to do right for the state. While yes, during non-session time, it is not a full, or even a robust part time job, the house and senate will work over a hundred hours a week during session. The pay received, hardly makes someone want to jump into the fray for glory or a life of comfort. Most have businesses, or farms, or children and families, they are trying to manage. So, in honesty, hat's off to state, county, and local elected officials and may they always remember their purpose.

     And, speaking of Minnesota places, we have one of the most gorgeous, and open to the public, state capital buildings in the country. There's a connected tunnel system to most of the government buildings, and let me tell you, I have used them on days when where I parked, and where I need to get to are far between. For visitors, now with light rail, a day trip can cover both down towns and the capital without having to maneuver multiple parking spaces, should you not want that hassle.

     There are some other gems to explore, even when the weather is cold. I love the Minneapolis Institute of Art. It is not huge, but has some impressive collections. It is a favorite of mine and DD2's for a wander. We all like the Science Museum of Minnesota s well, but I wish they would step up their rotation of Omni theater shows, the same one from October still showing through March. With right outer wear, the county, regional, and state parks are accessible for a hike and some even rent snowshoes or cross country skis. My soup mom friends and I are doing a candlelight hike next Friday.

     I decided tomorrow is going to be a home focused day and not get up at crazy o'clock for the show choir event since I am going with DD2 when she is home in March. I feel motivated, and might even get a picture of my kitchen to post. I also want to figure out both the Instapot and air fryer this weekend. I have to fess up that my first attempt at the Instapot resulted in a nasty scald, and I've been a little apprehensive since. DD1 is sure there are some YouTube videos. I found a few recipes for various taco fixings that look delicious. My niece wants a taco bar for her bridal shower so mastering the pot has incentive. Well this post took a meander from the beginning. I'm trying a fake it 'til I make it attitude to end the month, and get through another month of winter. That was my intent with this post. How did I do?