Monthly Archives: May 2012
The Feast of St. John the Baptist
In the 7th century, Saint Eligius warned against midsummer activities and encouraged new converts to avoid them in favor of the celebration of St. John the Baptist’s birth. He proclaimed: “No Christian on the feast of Saint John should dance or … Continue reading
First Friday Showcase – Gingko Coffeehouse Fri 5/4 7-9pm
This month we’ll be hearing from: Colin McDonald – Earned his MFA in poetry from Hamline University, in Saint Paul where he currently teaches preschool and sells books. He enjoys drinking coffee in museums and writing about reading at commongoodbooks.blogspot.com. Mother … Continue reading