Hi mom and dad

Posted Friday, February 13, 2009, at 4:33 PM

So my parents are coming to town this weekend.

I tried not to freak out too much about cleaning the house. I mean, it's going to be no surprise to my mom and dad that I'm not actually morphing into Martha Stewart after saying "I do."

It's such a new concept to me. My parents are coming to my husband and my house and we're going to entertain them?

"Entertaining" always makes me picture Alvira, Flossie, Georgina and Betty playing bridge and eating dry cookies.

Unless my parents show up wearing floral prints and pastel polyester, I think we'll try something different.

BINGO maybe?

Off beat...

Magdalene Landegent

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Magdalene Landegent Yes, I like hotdish and lakes. My idea of a fancy meal is a potluck. I don't call it "cold" until it's below zero outside. I pronounce one syllable words with three syllables. (Example: "No" is "Nooo-ah-uh") I am from Minnesota. But about nine years ago, I ventured across the border to come to Northwestern College. From there I landed in friendly Hawarden where I worked two years learning this newspaper business before rolling into Le Mars to work as reporter, then editor. I learn a lot of things while I'm trying to scoop out a story, but I learn even more when I'm off the beat -- and that's what you'll get a taste of in my blog. I tend to be a klutz, I admit to starting more than one fire on my stove, and I generally find myself to be the source of many an awkward moment. Add to that newly-married life, and I sometimes feel like a three ring circus. So gentle reader, enjoy. Advice is always welcome. Even from you, Mom and Dad.

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