And now the news. . .

These four beautiful women lead active, exciting lives. It is only occasionally that we get a chance to catch up with them here at The Home on Abbey Point, but when we do, there's always something fresh to report. Today is no exception.

In the upper left of the Rolfsrud museum file photo is Jenn Rolfsrud. She married Ford. We enjoyed the morning with the couple today, along with Ford's parents, Steve and Nancy Rolfsrud. Steve and Nancy did their bit for Habitat for Humanity when they graciously delivered their slightly used (and freshly-cleaned) beige living room carpet to our Midtown condo on Lake Street. We're grateful for the donation and will feature it in an upcoming post. (Sorry, generous gift not tax deductible, check with Virg.)

We enjoyed our visit. Steve, Nancy, Ford, Jenn and Kathleen checked out the entire Midtown Exchange building, and we all had breakfast at the Global Market downstairs. Ford ordered his from Pedro in authentic Spanish, under the approving ear of his fluent spouse. Unfortunately, Stan forgot his camera at home so photographs of our Norwegians taking mambo lessons from Rene, the Cuban salsa teacher, are not available. Jenn continues to progress at law school.

In the file photo above right is Stan and Kathleen's youngest, Jennifer Kathleen Blethen. She's staying on the Big Island in Hawaii right now, and will be moving to Maui shortly. Having a wonderful time, etc.

Here's the news: Wild horses won't keep her from the Rolfsrud Roundup July 7 as long as it doesn't conflict with two Minnesota weddings she's helping with this summer.

Jennifer says she just loves attending family stuff. And besides, this veteran world traveler has never been to North Dakota. Really.

Paris, France, yes. Wall Drug, South Dakota, yes. London, England, yes. Tip-o-Tex RV Park, Brownsville, yes. Vatican City, yes. Watford City, no.

Go figure.

Sourcing problems

Some very exciting information from Breck Rolfsrud was received second-hand today from her sister-in-law and then breathlessly confirmed by her mother. Breck is Steve and Nancy's youngest. But in all the excitement, Stan failed to get permission to release this information, so readers are now asked to hold their collective breath, while we await proper authority from somebody. Meantime, you may speculate among yourselves as long as you don't start an unfounded rumor.

Briggs Siitari (Steve and Nancy's recently married middle child) also has news, but that may have to be embargoed as well. We'll stand by as we await details and confirmation.

So let's see. Stan forgot the camera and didn't get any information on the record. Sad, isn't it, how the skills depart so quickly.

Well, it paid for breakfast

Here's some late news Stan can confirm. He learned it late last night when he was awakened at 1 a.m.

St. Paul Katie, flush from recent victories at the Lariat Saloon in Tucson, won 36 bucks playing poker with Da Professor, Stat Man, TripsQueen, Money and two other characters I've never even met. She is taking a nap this afternoon, resting up from all the excitement.

No Limit Texas Hold 'em. Shuffle Up and Deal.