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Looks like the little man will be going to the Magic Kingdom. Without me. But this will be a good thing. He’ll have some quality time with his grandma, and I’ll have some quality time with the house. So much work to be done. But I already have a brief break planned. The timing of his getaway coincides with the Neko Case show. I’ll be able to go out without the need of a babysitter! Plus Ms. Case is playing in the main room that night while next door Birthday Suits are headlining in the 7th Street Entry. I’ll definitely be crossing over for that.

Speaking of travel, I do so little of it these days that, when I do, I have a tendency to try to cram in too much. I’d like to fully enjoy the Chicago trip so I don’t want to overdo it. But it is imperative that I make it to 826 Chicago’s Boring Store, where spy-themed supplies are sold. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting San Francisco’s Pirate Store. Some day I hope to shop at Brooklyn’s Superhero Supply. And just this morning I learned of the Space Travel Supply Store in Seattle. Neat.

Bonus: I thought I’d seen it all, but this 70s era Muppets skit was new to me.
Plus: Sunday is Family Art Day at the Minnesota Museum of American Art. The event will feature their current exhibit, Environments of Invention, which looks like a super cool installation. But we already have such a danged busy weekend in the works.
And: April will bring with it the 25th Annual Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival. And on Earth Day there will a public art event held near my house, on Harriet Island, called Wishes for the Sky. We’ll definitely walk down for that.