Zipping through his daily crossword puzzle while surrounded by the new neutral carpeting, Brother Steve contemplated his return to Minnesota this morning, where, according to his sister Linda in Windom, school buses are two hours late, owing to the latest snowfall. Meanwhile, Birdie contemplated losing her new best friend. She enjoyed Steve a whole lot this trip, especially when he would leave a door open so she could slip outside and enjoy the exciting wildlife smells. Yesterday, in a final act of glory on the Par 4 Saddlebrooke No. 1, Steve executed a brilliant tap-in birdie... He'll be back soon for more.