The bulk of my time in Minnesota was spent doing projects around the house (installing sliding shelves in the cabinets which line the family den, helping to finish building a window frame, assisting Sophia as she hung a shelf in her bedroom, and putting up a curtain rod to section off the second floor office from the family area).  I did find time between projects to hang out with my nieces and nephews and to enjoy the wonderful food that is part of any Calabria family gathering.  Mark prepared the best steak I have ever tasted.  If he is unable to regain certification as a commercial airline pilot he has a bright future ahead as a chef in a 5-star restaurant.