First of all, I want to say again I don’t think Friday the 13th's are unlucky days.  I always seem to have good luck on them.

I could list a number of things today, but let me just begin with the SUNSHINE.  It felt so good to get the clouds out of the way for an entire day, and be able to step outside without the scarf and big winter coat. (I actually opted for a sweater today … walking on the wild side!) The forecast calls for increasing temperatures through the weekend and we may hit 50 by St. Patty’s Day.  I’m thinking that’s all good.

Speaking of sunshine ... I want to share a link from a story on one of our local on-line publications.  It’s about one of my favorite people in the world.  Darcy Pohland is such a fun friend.



She is also a daily reminder to me that we a lot of life is what you make of it. Darcy is one of the best reporters in the Twin Cities, and she does it all from a wheelchair. She lives with daily challenges to do the things most of us take for granted, yet she rolls in to our morning editorial meetings every single day as a burst of positive energy.

She is funny, upbeat, and creative. Dennis Douda and I often refer to her as Little Miss Sunshine, because every time she enters the room, you get a dose of light. It comes from within, and we all could take a lesson from Darcy to look for the good in every day, and get on with it. So take a moment and check out the article.

I’m honored she credits me with such a happy memory.   It was just as fun for us, and I loved her overcoming her fear and saying “Why Not”?   Life is always more fun if you can remember those two words.







And Darcy is putting her optimism into full gear these days for her beloved Gophers. Today she is wearing her dad’s letterman’s sweater.



He earned it in track and field. She’s feeling quit optimistic that the Gophers will be part of March Madness and the NCAA Tourney. Why not? After all, it is a lucky day.

Have a great weekend my friends!