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Good morning from Collegeville,

Tomorrow, the five Osberg brothers along with my son and grandson are heading up to Brindley’s Harbor on Leech Lake to “hammer the walleyes”. Many years ago my youngest brother was asked to join his father-in-law on a fly-in to Trout Lake in Canada. It was always the third Saturday in June, since fishing on the river that fed the lake was restricted until then. Over the years Craig invited other brothers to join the party. About ten years ago, I tagged along and it was awesome. I told the host that I would see him every year for the next 20 years for sure. The next year we booked Woody’s Fairly Reliable Guide Service on Rainy Lake out of Rainer. Three years ago we switched to Brindley’s on Leech Lake, but I miss the pub at Woody’s. www.fairlyreliable.com The ice should be off Leech by now.

This week we had to say goodbye to a true Renaissance Man, Fred Petters. Fred was a fur shop owner in downtown St. Cloud, a man of words who worked for the Liturgical Press across the path from my office in Wimmer Hall and an artist. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and a friend to the art community including Minnesota Public Radio. For many years Fred and his wife Romy would arrive on campus early, in their yellow VW Beatle, for Mass, and we would share a few early morning greetings in the parking lot. I am fortunate to have acquired a Fred Petters original water color and a vase that Romy created. I will miss Fred and I will treasure his artwork.

The APHC show this week is live from the Greek Theater in Los Angles. Special guests include singer and songwriter Colin Hay, humorist Paula Poundstone, America’s Acting President, Martin Sheen, comedienne Lily Tomlin and singing sisters Jearlyn and Jevetta Steele. Enjoy the show.

“When you are feeling sad, nothing brightens your mood better than a good piece of homemade pie.” Me