Aug 6, 06:53 PM
Minnesota Fats
That’s my Hash House Harriers nickname!
I was excited to finally get one last Friday after another awesome run on village roads and narrow forest paths. I got the name because I’m fat, of course.
Actually, the run’s religious advisor, Muhatma, asked me to say something about myself so that they could come up with a name, and I no sooner mentioned “Minnesota” then he came up with that name.
It’s weird that people from around the world tend to have heard of Minnesota Fats even if they know nothing about the state. Especially because it was later revealed that Muhatma didn’t even really know who Minnesota Fats was. He thought he was a blues singer.
Minnesota Fats was actually, a pool player, of course, but I realized I didn’t know anything more about him. So I looked it up. Turns out he actually had no connection to Minnesota. But he was fat.
Mark,
I love that you have been committed to the Hash House Harriers. It has been a way to be a real part of the community and not just a summer passer by. Good for you!!
Love, Mom
— Mom Aug 7, 07:20 AM #
Hey Mark
I love that you are having so much fun along with your internship. We all missed you so much in oregon.
love ya, Jocelyn
— Jocelyn Aug 7, 10:07 PM #