I visited family last month in the land o’ lakes. I even jogged along White Bear Lake where I learned to sail many years ago.

I can’t tell you how many Mylar balloons my crew and I have removed from the sea over the years. We found another pile of them today out in the Straight of San Juan De Fuca right next to a feeding humpback whale. Thinking of buying Mylar balloons for your next party? Please don’t. It’s…