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We got free tickets to see The Government Inspector last night at the Guthrie Theater. The play, originally published in 1836 by Russian playwright Nikolai Gogol, “is a comedy of errors, portraying human greed, stupidity, and the deep corruption of powers in Tsarist Russia”.

The play was quite funny, even though at times it felt forced, but I think that’s the way it was written. The comedy was easy and predictable, but had the audience laughing all night. And nothing is funnier then hearing old Minnesota white ladies laughing at off color jokes about sex.

And as everyone else that visits the Guthrie, I brought my camera, since the building is so damn cool, day and night.

Friday night, the Roe Family Singers (myspace) played a free show at Sea Salt, so we stopped over for some food, beers, and good music. I wish we would have been able to hear more of them, but the tables in front were full, so we had to sit on the side. But what I heard I enjoyed, and look forward to seeing them again.

We spent the weekend at the family cabin near Dorset, MN with my parents and brother Jeff and his family. Over the last few years we haven’t been able to spend as much time up there, but every time we go up north, we pledge to change that. Unfortunately my job makes it really difficult to take that much time off, especially to a place without easy internet access. Dial-up just doesn’t cut it!

On our way up we stopped at the St. Joseph Meat Market, after a recommendation from a friend. They specialize in sausages, all types of varieties including the famous “funeral hotdish in a smoked brat” available at the State Fair. St. Joe’s isn’t directly on our way to the cabin, but I’m thinking this will now be a regular stop.

My other highlight of the weekend was the beer I picked up at the local liquor store, the Schell’s Lakemaid Lager. Each bottle has a picture of a featured Lakemaid, like Miss Muskie and Miss Crappie, as well as the size of the fish you caught under each cap. And the beer was quite good, especially for a lager.

Here are a few pictures:

Last night we braved the downtown crowds and went to the Aquatennial Parade. I have fond memories of the Aquatennial as a kid, but not because of the parade, but because of the events associated with it. Rollerblading races, milk carton boat races, and the sand castle competition. I’ve probably only been to the parade a few times, and now I remember why. It was really boring.

The spacing was horrible, way too many floats with royalty from the suburbs, cars with random people in them, and not enough excitement. I much prefer the Holidazzle Parade in the winter.

Sopheava de Lumiere :: Skyline studio

St Paul MN Fireworks Panorama on Flickr - best viewed large