Bug-eyed Bruiser

April 27, 2013

Animal Rescue agencies struggle to find the necessary monies, foster families, people willing to adopt the pathetic pets whisked away in the nick of time prior to getting gassed at the over-crowded shelters across the country. Bruiser (a major whiner but sweet) and Darby (sensitive and shy) were riding shotgun this morning from Coon Rapids to the Lake Calhoun Chuck and Don’s for an adoption event. www.smalldogsminnesota.org shows all of the ankle-biters that my friend is drooling over to add to her brood. If you are so inclined, check out the tiny beasts and see how many you can fit into your household! I would much rather offer them up for Tyrus to have for an afternoon snack! Oh boy.

Flowers In Bloom is something to behold. Spent a number of hours strolling, occasionally eavesdropping in on the docent’s speech or absorbing the history of individual exhibits through osmosis. I adore the people watching-from sensible shoes and matching khaki shorts and sunscreen shirts to flowing skirts, strappy sandals and silk tops. People peering around every corner, methodically taking-in each piece, as if absorbing themselves in the scene, smelling the details of the scene, teacher’s pets reading the description notes on the plaque dutifully pasted to the left or folks like me, zooming in on one particular piece that catches my eye and move-on relatively quickly. The flowers are stunning, brilliantly and strategically placed throughout the venue.

The docent, petite, blonde though I suspect she is of Asian descent, was a plethora of intriguing information regarding the unique pieces. She had taken the time to research some of the artists on-line and quote from articles, recited lengthy poems, and attention-grabbing facts and figures about the art. She appeared to be an employee with significant pride in her job and a determined concentration in the audience.

Emily’s Lebanese Deli was packed for lunch so we were able to listen-in on the conversation going on in a 180 around us. Such a pleasure to notice the smiles, delight in being outdoors in the sunshine sans snow and ice from six months of winter weather. Everyone seemed giddy, hysterical and drug-induced with newfound grass underfoot.