Eighty years of living were celebrated across the way tonight at our neighbor Joe Daly's birthday party. Friends, family and neighbors enjoyed cake and ice cream with this California transplant who married a Minnesota girl and retired here 10 years ago. He's become a Twins fan, persistent rose gardener and neighborhood favorite. His San Francisco family members flew here to join others for a birthday dinner at the clubhouse tonight, then returned to the cul de sac to be greeted by more well-wishers.Above, Joe paged through an album documenting his early years as a golden gloves boxer, merchant marine, grocer and union organizer. His pop worked on the Golden Gate bridge. He's joined in the photo by neighbors Bud Osmundson and Mary and John Gerken.
Our very own octogenarian carries on. Last week he joined striking nurses in Minneapolis (below) during their bid for better working conditions.
Our very own octogenarian carries on. Last week he joined striking nurses in Minneapolis (below) during their bid for better working conditions.
