Passports

The last time we renewed our passports we promised not to let them expire. So much for good intentions as 2024 slipped into 2025 and into today. Gone are the days of shipping off important original documents for weeks while keeping fingers crossed that all will be returned. Instead, the Department of State offers a webform, complete with photo editing capabilities. (Although it did take several tries to convince the department’s database that our new address on Solstice Place was not a PO Box – strange.)  While we have no travel plans that would necessitate valid passports, it seemed a wise time to have Federally issued documents to pair with our Minnesota Real IDs.

We recently tallied the countries we have enjoyed.  Not counting airport touchdowns, I can claim 11 and Richard has visited nine.  With the variations being his list includes Mexico and mine includes England, Egypt, and Moldova. These days I only take short day trips, just a quick drive to Eau Claire to see Momma or lunch with friends in Cannon Falls or Zumbrota. And Zumbrota now offers the added treat of a new women’s boutique that also features quality yarn.

Photo credit: Cleveland Public Library