Monthly Archives: May 2011

[December 14, 2009]  John and Marnee’ Herd’s Christmas card:  Probably pretty unique – they sent the two boys, Drake and Reid, to Breck, a private school in Minneapolis, but kept the baby girl, Shanee’, home in Alex.  All three played … Continue reading →

[Happy 70th, Mr. Dylan.] [Editor’s note: We have spent the last several missives wallowing in the past. (People actually admitted to reading them?) Poe once said indulging in excessive nostalgia turns one into 3-week old rhubarb. Actually, Poe never said … Continue reading →

 [December 3, 2008]  For the diehard roundball fans: Just a short clip during warm-ups of the Cardinal opener, focusing on Angela Christianson (although on the voice-over, I initially said “Allie,” huh!). She is a 6’0″ junior who plays guard (well, … Continue reading →

[“Tommy” Obert and Lenore Crouse in 1957, prior to Title IX.] [Super Fans in 2010, delighted to be enjoying the fruits of Title IX.] From Bruce Olson [June 26, 2008] on his daughter:  Here is Ahna (Alex ’06 hockey alum) … Continue reading →