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Good morning from Collegeville,

Once more, the cucumbers are overflowing the garden. This year I planted White Russians. I purchased the seeds from Comstock, Ferre & Company in Wethersfield, Connecticut. They are easier to spot amongst the green. They seem to be just as tasty. When Barby and I visited the 200 year old seed store in June, we also purchased some basil and lavender. I have told Chef Chuck of Bello Cucina that they are his for the picking. I noticed that one bunch of basil was being offered on a store counter for over $3 a bunch. If you want to pick some cucumbers or grape tomatoes, give me a call.

I came across a book that I highly recommend. “The Four Agreements” authored by Don Miguel Ruiz. It is one of the “100 Must Read Business Books”. It is an easy read and if you are interested in having a copy of “The Four Agreements affirmations”, just ask and I will send you a pdf. www.100mustreads.com

The APHC show this week is another mix of shows from the fall of 2011 run at The Fitzgerald Theater. Special guests include John Lithgow, Jearlyn and Jevetta Steele, Gillian Welch, Joe Ely and “Duo Storyhill”. In Lake Wobegon, Pastor Liz faces a dilemma regarding profanity in her sermon. Enjoy the show. Remember, we are still re-broadcasting twice on Sunday, from 11 am to 1 pm and from 6 pm until 8.

There are three new Member Card Discount partners in central Minnesota. Cherry Street Books in Alexandria, Meeting Grounds Coffee in downtown St. Cloud and Charlie’s Café in Freeport. Show them your MPR Member Card and get a discount.

“Your poetic sign mate said it best: ‘Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything,
that’s how the light gets in.” Leonard Cohen.