Eric Perkins

Spring Sprang and Sprung

There's something about life bursting through the frozen earth of this place that is really awesome. Ice thaws, flowers bloom, birds sing, and I don't have to use my seat warmers every time I sit in my car.

Spring's all right. The start of baseball season is a welcome joy. Watching Alex Rodriguez hit walk-off grand slams. I love the crack of the bat.

There is one part of spring I could totally do without though. Spring Break!

Oh sure, students, teachers and faculty need their much deserved time off, but my goodness it gets crowded at some spots. Especially when the wind chills are in the single digits and everybody flocks to the few indoor refuges the Twin Cities have to offer.

I went to the Park at the Mall of America earlier this week, and then the Children's Museum (one of my favorites)yesterday. I talked with my Saturday morning co-hort Belinda who went to the Zoo this week too. In each instance, there were so many people, it felt like human bumper cars.

Don't get me wrong, I'd much rather spend spring break on the Merry Go Round with a bunch of kids than on a beach at South Padre Island doing jello shots. But come on already, lets get some warm weather so we can flock to our 10,000 Lakes instead, and then I can have my elbow room back at the Museum.

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