I've been in Minnesota for the past week or so, and here are some things I've learned:
1. There are places in the world where the ambient color really is green. (I already knew this, but every time I come to Minnesota I'm confronted with this reality again.)
2. If your kid has to have his appendix out, Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, MN is not a bad place to get it done.
3. Coffee shops sell more than coffee. In particular, the smoothies at Caribou Coffee are outstanding. (This one's a shout-out to my FiL, who is a dedicated coffee drinker and one of the most social persons I know.)
4. It's probably for the best that we don't have Half Price Books in Utah County. I spent all of my trip allowance--and then some--buying books there (with an assist from Magers and Quinn). It wasn't even hard to do.
5. As impressive as it is, the Mall of America is really just a great big shopping mall. I've been twice now, and I don't think I need to go again.
6. A cross-country road trip isn't the only way to get somewhere, but with the right people it's a lot of fun. And my family is definitely the right people. Thanks, guys.
I've been to the big mall up in Edmonton, and my reaction was about the same. Sure, it has a little water park and a skating rink and stuff in it, but it's still just a great big mall.
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