An anniversary in St. Paul

Thirty-three years ago today, Stanley Hilding Rolfsrud wed Kathleen Neilson Blethen under a spreading maple tree in Lake Ann Park, Chanhassen.
The marriage has proved to be more durable than the maple.
While it is true that older people tend to arrive early for just about everything, it was yesterday's beautiful weather that inspired the couple to celebrate their anniversary a day early. Really.
They spent the day in St. Paul, Kathleen's birthplace, revisiting favorite haunts and neighborhoods. Although Kathleen hasn't lived in the saintly city for more than 40 years, she still considers herself a St. Paul girl, and entertains a fantasy that she'll someday live there again.

Stan has agreed that attaining St. Paul is a worthy goal, and if a mansion on Summit Avenue isn't in reach, then perhaps someday a nice handicap-accessible condo near Lexington and University, close enough to the new light rail line so that Kathleen can wheel him on to it for a day trip to the ball park.
We all must dream.
For the time being, a road trip to the Como Park conservatory and zoo, a drive around Lake Como, and lunch at Cafe Latte on Grand Avenue will just have to suffice.