Storytelling has existed since the first humans turned grunts and utterances into words and phrases. It was as essential for survival as flint and fire. Once basic needs such as food and shelter are met, we quickly turn to an innate desire for telling and hearing stories. As a new author, I find myself examining this human need of the story. What purpose does it serve, what hole does it fill?
Dorothy Ann Bakery & Cafe
When you start a new business, and that business does something extremely pleasant, you would do well to name it after your wife. This was Ed Durin’s line of thinking when he founded Dorothy Ann Bakery in St. Paul. But when you buy a successful business, and you have no desire to confuse its regulars, you would do just as well to keep its name in place. Hopefully Wally Grochowski’s own wife agreed when he took over Dorothy Ann Bakery in 1951.
Replay Games
Nostalgia by the Hour!
Video games have gotten a whole lot bigger and a whole lot prettier in recent years. At the same time they have become far less social – unless you count “social” as having a hypercaffeinated latchkey kid screech at you through your headset because you just sniped him in Counter-Strike.
O’Shea Irish Dance
Life can be a bit dull these days. After all, staying home day after day is rather monotonous. Is there a young person in your life that could use something new and exciting? A new hobby perhaps, something entertaining and active? Have they considered taking dance lessons?
Arnold’s Misfit Acres
Steve Arnold’s father once asked him what he loves about competition barbecue. Steve gave him the perfect answer: “Dad, I finally found a sport where fat guys get trophies.”
Minnesota Center for Book Arts
Anyone can be an artist. Anyone with the interest and passion, that is. And luckily for everyone with a creative spark, there is a valuable resource right here in Minneapolis – the Minnesota Center for Book Arts.