Ever wonder why Noah didn’t just swatthose two mosquitoes?If there was ever a time to enjoy the outdoors, Memorial Day Weekend was it. Sunday and Monday were splendid sunny transitions from the coolness of spring to the warmth of summer. Along with all that, of course, is the annual renewing of our battle against the bugs. One bold mosquito managed to leave a welt on my forearm Monday night, and I was reminded of this little e-mail gem I’ve been meaning to share.Ever wonder …...why Noah didn't swat those two mosquitoes?...why the sun lightens our hair, but darkens our skin?...why you don't ever see the headline "Psychic Wins Lottery"?...why "abbreviated" is such a long word?...why doctors call what they do "practice"?...why lemon juice is made with artificial flavor, while dishwashing liquid is made with real lemons?...why they are called apartments when they are all stuck together?...if con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?...why there isn't mouse-flavored cat food?...who tastes dog food when it has a "new & improved" flavor?...why they sterilize the needle for lethal injections?...why sheep don't shrink when it rains?...why they don't make the whole plane out of the material used for the indestructible black box?(And finally, these classics):...why the man who invests all your money is called a broker?...why they call the airport "the terminal" if flying is so safe?Buffalo DaysEver wonder why the people who miss out on the most spectacular regional events are the ones who live only two blocks away from the action?It’s hard to believe, but there are people right in Luverne who have never participated in a Buffalo Days celebration.What a shame, I say.Even if you’re not one for crowds and excitement, it’s still worth your while to take a stroll down to the City Park, which for that Saturday, becomes the famed "Arts in the Park."I’m always impressed by a number of things about the event, but mostly, I love the way it all looks. Luverne has one of the prettiest city parks in the region (Thank you, Darrell Huiskes and the Public Works Department). With that lush green, shaded park as a backdrop for colorful booths, food vendors and entertainment stages, Arts in the Park becomes the quintessential picture of a community celebration.… That is, if you ignore the pile of you-know-what for the Buffalo Chip Throwing Contest.See you in Luverne this weekend. Read the front page story for Buffalo Days details.
