Good day to be working

Oh my gosh it has been a busy day!

It started out, I was on the radio this morning (3Wi) to promote Michael's benefit tomorrow at the Blue Goose in Garrison. Remember, I am a writer, not a speaker. I was a little nervous, but it was so short, I think I did OK.

Then picked up a bunch of stuff for the silent auction and in to the office I went.

There was a bad accident on Hwy. 169 about 10:30. I went. Talked to the usual FD and law enforcement personnel and some of the people who were first on the scene.

That was an amazing story of everyday heroes. Those people were just going about their regular routine and came upon an accident. They pulled people from a burning vehicle and put the fire out with fire extinguishers. They attended to wounded.

In my eyes, each and every one of them are heroes.

Then on to my other duties as assigned — working on stories for next week's edition of the Messenger.

Here is a little run down:

* Mille Lacs Band election certification eligibility
* Kids Quest at casino update
* Garrison City Council
* Community choirs
* Usual run down of felonies (there have been a few this week)
* Perhaps an update on Michael's benefit
* Fatal accident near sandstone where a local 23-year-old gal from Aitkin was killed.
* Anything else that comes up between now and Monday and anything I forgot

During all of this busy-ness today, I just have to say that I am very grateful that I have a job. Seriously. And I am not just saying that to butter-up my boss. (I am not sure if he even reads this blog to tell you the truth.)

It is just that with so many people out of work right now, I am very lucky to be working. The Star Tribune and the St. Cloud Times both just laid off over 20 employees and the Brainerd Dispatch laid off 10.

Yep. I am darn lucky to have a job.

Peace.

p.s. Please remember to come to the benefit for Michael Wachsmuth on Saturday at the Blue Goose. Thank you.