Busy Weekend

Weekend Whirlwind: From Eviction to Elevation

Friday rolled around, and it was business as usual with chores on the docket – laundry, groceries, and the like. But no ordinary Friday is complete without a detour to Kettlehouse Brewery, where Larry, Alden, and I tackled the world’s woes over some cold ones. Post-beer, we migrated to the bridge for some much-needed pizza slices.

In the whirl of it all, I nearly slipped my mind that Thursday night had me facing eviction. Coming home to the chaos of unpacking and moving back in, I braced myself for an all-nighter. Once I managed to sort my life back into boxes and corners, sleep was on the agenda, but the overpowering scent of glue and new carpet waged war on my senses, leaving me with a throbbing headache and a queasy stomach.

Saturday dawned with a trip to Superior for a hike with the Rocky Mountaineers. Despite my secret hopes for a weather-induced cancellation, due to rain and snow predictions and my sleep-deprived state, the day unfolded surprisingly well. The hike was a refreshing escape, beautiful and captivating enough to nearly lull me to sleep mid-stride.

Sunday brought me to Cares Park for German Fest, my taste buds set on brauts I’d been fantasizing about. To my dismay, beer was off the menu, sold out before I even arrived. Not that it mattered much to me; my mission was singular – a braut, which set me back $7.50. Observing the scene, it struck me – Cares Park’s festivals seem overwhelmingly focused on beer, regardless of the occasion. An ice cream festival, you say? You’d still find a sea of beer tables dwarfing the lone ice cream stand.

Now, as Monday unfolds, aside from witnessing a confusing tussle between a dog and a girl (the details of who attacked who remain murky), life’s slipped back into its regular rhythm. And that’s the scoop from my end. Catch you at F&F!