July 24, 2020
Here in Minnesota, cabins are a big part of many lives. When I was very young, my folks would rent a cabin from Pete Viehauser on Pine Lake, which is 3 miles west of Upsala. In 1973 my mother-in-law mailed an auction flyer to us. Widow Agnes Olson was selling her small farm on the north side of Cedar Lake. I went to see my banker and he told me “go for it”. Also, a client at Red Owl Foods said that everyone should have a lake place. When we got there, Marcia said “I want this place” and she proceeded to teach me the art of bidding at an auction. “When it is your turn Gary, do not hesitate. Act swiftly”. We ended up with the place. It even had a slamming screen door and a barn for my daughter’s horse.
Now, once in a while we get to go to my brother Brian and his wife Jean Marie’s place on Blue Lake west of Atkin. Photo attached.
My granddaughter Kaylin Marie owns a T shirt factory and she designed a T shirt with “It’s a cabin thing!” You can go to this website and get your very own “It’s a cabin thing” shirt, hoody or coffee mug.
Live from Here this week is a rebroadcast. I for one enjoy listening and many times I listen both Saturday afternoon at 5 and again on Sunday at 11 in the morning.
“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 Coehn
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