Spring

The spring humidity has arrived in Minnesota signaling the end of enjoyable weather for another five months. Have already spotted those of Nordic descent sitting on benches, faces upturned, worshiping the rare and weak sun god. In a few days they will migrate north to their cabins and continue their devotions at their wet alter, "the lake." Sacraments of bait, lures, children and jet-skis will be offered. Daily pilgrimages will be made to the liquor store and choirs of sports broadcasts will lift, or depress, spirits. I will stay here in the city and plan for other shores.