Minnesota’s Annual “Maybe It’s Spring” Moment
Todd Swank's Diary Entry for March 8, 2026
Grandma Linda is doing well in rehab. She gets a little frustrated with the sudden loss of independence, but the staff is taking great care of her and, for now, she doesn’t have much choice. With her hip waiting to be replaced, she’s not allowed to put any weight on one leg, which turns even simple things into a production. The kids joined us to bring her lunch, and we ended up having a really nice visit together. Sometimes the best medicine isn’t in the rehab plan… it’s just showing up and sitting around the table for a while.
Saturday night it was our turn to host the monthly Euchre tournament. We’ve been playing with this crew for a few years now and it’s become one of those nights you always look forward to. Euchre, for the uninitiated, is a Midwestern card game where four people sit down politely… and about twenty minutes later everyone is loudly explaining why their partner completely ruined the hand. The only downside is that despite years of effort, neither Sheri nor I have ever actually won the tournament. I personally get “set” so often I’m starting to think it’s less a card strategy and more of a personality trait.
The weather even cooperated this week. It’s been in the 60s, the ice is finally starting to break open on the lakes, and you can actually see water again instead of that gray frozen sheet we’ve been staring at for months. Around here that’s basically the official signal that spring has arrived. Of course, this is Minnesota, so there’s still a very real chance we could get a surprise blizzard in a few days. Until then, we’re doing our best to enjoy it while the sun’s out and the air doesn’t hurt our face.
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