A family who digs together...

Every so often I come across a story that blows my mind... And this story does that.

This family has been in the grave digging business for a while. It started with the grandfather, who wasn't a grandfather when he started. He dug graves for a cemetery in Richmond, Minnesota for 50 years before passing away on Sunday. Throughout those 50 years, he got his sons, daughters, grandchildren (he has 34), and great-grandchildren (He has 18 of them!) into it by having them help out from time to time.

Now, the youngest of his sons is taking over his position at the cemetery. Some of his family gathered today to dig his grave.

 

Get the full story by Charly Haley here

And the season is officially under way!

While I'm not one to follow sports, I do like almost everything that surrounds them-- excluding the parking and traffic issues, angry fans, over-priced concession and bad, expensive beer to name a few!
So, if that's the case, what do I like about them? There seems to be something in the air when people gather to see these over-payed athletes hit, throw, or kick a ball around. Something infectious that gets the spirits sky high, regardless of the weather-- even though we did luck out this year.
Target Field and Peavey Plaza were over-flowing with all the Twins fans this year. I even had one passerby ask me what was going on and why there were so many people everywhere. Apparently the Mauer, Cuddyer, and Morneau jerseys weren't enough of a hint.