There was plenty of news at Shel and Kristi Anderson's house tonight. It was not just the new addition. That's the old news. Regulars on this blog may recall the big hole behind their house in South Minneapolis that we featured last June.Well, the roof is on and construction continues. It is now down to the finer points, like the cabinets, the mantle, cutting a hole for the pantry, tile choices, the myriad details of finishing up.
But what is done looks great and tonight's company enjoyed an informal dinner -- by candlelight-- in the new kitchen/dining/library wing.
Meanwhile, in the living room, the Cleveland Indians took New York in Game Two tonight, in extra innings, to the delight of the Yankee haters.
Dave Smith, under contract to write a book about the Minneapolis Park system, looked a bit tired as he continues to battle a deadline and his own high standards.
The Professor barbequed a dandy pork loin on the grill and the new Foodie at Byerly's, Mrs. Nancy Smith, mixed up a fine Caesar's salad. She had some great stories about her new job.
Kristi has just returned with the extended family from a cruise into Alaska, a dream long-held by her Dad, a retired law-enforcement officer. (See photo of Kristi with her dad, above. At right is her son, Maxwell, 13, aboard ship, glassing the glaciers. Doesn't he look just like Uncle Randy, Kathleen wondered aloud?)Speaking of West Coast Randy, the cards came out at about 8 p.m. for a cash game of Texas Hold 'Em as these good friends continue to pass around the same money they've fought over for five years.
