The Minneapolis May-Day parade, pageant and parties are supposed to herald the official beginning of Spring. Alas there was no sunburn to be had this year: temps in the 30's and a flutter of sun-flakes kept the crowds and mood diminished somewhat, it was still a very lovely day to be out on the streets and in the park. A very great vibe AND deep-fried, battered cheese curds? Sure felt like Spring to me.

Despite all rumors to the contrary (and my field report from May-Day should back this up) I had absolutely nothing to do with the killing and/or capture of bid Laden. Okay, maybe not "absolutely nothing" but my hands are clean-ish...

Ah the workmanlike Yankee starting pitching, the power-laden lineup and the mostly stellar bullpen has the Bronx Bombers in first place after the first month of the season. Gardner looks like he may start hitting soon; K-Long says he feels confident that Jeter and Posada are soon to follow. With Swisher finally getting off his season-starting power snide, the entire lineup could be firing on all cylinders as the long season rolls into May which spells bad news for the Bears...

I had been told that once the weather warms up in the 612 (it WILL warm up, RIGHT?!) that bands start coming through town. Tommy Stinson on May 20th for sure, but he has no good excuse for not playing on Feb. 20th other than he was probably trolling the bars on the Cahuenga Corridor (that's Hollywood) instead of being home. But Jonathan Richman and The Danger Board this week bodes well. Ben Nichols (of Lucero) in June is a sure sign of warmer weather and rock 'n roll in the Twin Cities.

So, who remembers when I promised that "Rose" would be available for Valentine's Day? Not me, obviously. But soon -- I "swear!"

Cheers,
Brian