Compiled by Adam Fornear
Hands down, fall is my favorite season. Sure, summer has the awesomeness of camp and warm, long days. Spring is beautiful too, with being able to witness our natural world awaken from its winter slumber. Winter is great as well with the eerie yet comforting blanket of snow and crisp, cold air. Though, in my mind, nothing compares to the beauty of fall.
Here in the Northwoods the leaves turning colors, cool, crisp mornings, and the wildlife packing their bellies before real cold sets in just sets a scene that speaks to me. On my drive to the Brule River to chase some steelhead on Sunday, I passed two flocks of turkeys, many deer grazing in the fields and of course the maple and birch trees were just popping with color! Stunning. Wish I could say the same for the fishing but there’s always next time (which will be today after work). I just love being outside in the fall.
With no road show this fall I’m going to need your help to make you famous! So, when you have a second could you please send me news on what you are up to or have accomplished in the past month or two? Hit me up at [email protected]! Enjoy the fall be sure to have a couple extra snacks that with carry you over to spring.
IT MAY INTEREST YOU TO KNOW that Jonah and Elliot Kleinman (Northbrook, IL) recently stayed on a working dairy farm and got the chance to help with chores including gathering eggs and milking cows.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Robby Balikov (Chicago/Bloomington, IN ’01-’06,’08-‘11) is currently getting his MBA at Indiana University Kelley Business School. Zach “Sully” Sullivan (Duluth ’16,’18) is making adventure bags for biking and other outdoor activities. They’re pretty sweet. Right now he is producing the Burrito Bag that attaches to your bike frame or handlebars and carries everything you need for an adventure (including a burrito). Hit him up @zsully99.
Robby is getting his dance moves ready for the reception!
CONGRATULATIONS ON RECENT ENGAGEMENTS go to Robby Balikov (Chicago/Bloomington, IN ’01-’06,’08-‘11) and Sadie Freedman (Highland Park, IL), and to Trenton Flegel (Duluth ’18-’19) and Tenille Jacobson (Duluth).
WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS go to Austin Christensen (Duluth ’14-‘15) and Amelia Bergquist (Duluth). Congratulations also go to Tara Ericksen (King) (Portland/Oakland ’05,’07) and Haldane King (Oakland).
IN THE BIBS AND DIAPERS DEPARTMENT: It’s a boy, Eli, for Peter Stein (Memphis/Durham ’98-’02,’11) and Lizzy Stokes-Cawley (Durham).