Usually when I receive Google Alerts about my name, Brenda Anderson, they’re for a reporter from the Langley Times, so I almost deleted today’s alert without looking. Good thing I didn’t. This Brenda Anderson alert was actually about me! The alert’s headline read, “Coon Rapids Writer is Finalist in National Contest”. So I click the link and voila! There’s an …
Drive-In Nostalgia!
Every summer our family tries to explore a couple of unique sites within our state. Not only is Minnesota blessed with a beautiful and diverse nature landscape, we also have an eclectic art and theater culture. I believe it’s important to give our children a taste of all our state has to offer. On Saturday we took a road trip …
A Fabulous Free Fourth
Years ago when my husband and I first began dating, he introduced me to Music in Plymouth. It’s a fun and free outdoor celebration in honor of our country’s freedom. It offers an evening of fun, food, and music, culminating in a concert by the Minnesota Orchestra and then fireworks. The event is sponsored by the City of Plymouth, Minnesota …