[NorthstarMom]

I do live in his district. Seriously low energy campaign during the last election. I keep thinking he will retire.

I also think the Democrat party has left him behind as he is pro life and perhaps not as crazy as some. My father in law, however, thinks Peterson only votes with the republicans when the dems don’t need his vote-a ploy to present himself as moderate and only interested in what’s best for his constituents. He always votes with fellow dems if they need it.

[Vigilanteman]

Most of the people I knew from up there wanted to head for Arizona or Florida or anywhere warmer when they hit their 70s. There were few hardy souls who would stick around until they planted them in the cold, cold ground (my former boss, for one) if they could afford to move somewhere warmer.

Despite all the lip service people give to the cold, crisp, clean and healthy climate, it really does get harder to take the cold once you hit a certain age, doesn't it?