Next week, we'll begin the countdown to the soft opening of the overhauled McEuen Park. I can't wait to see the faces of the children as they enjoy their colorful new playground for the first time next Friday. But that's still a week off. We have a weekend to enjoy. And then a lot of local politics, news and opinion to digest during the work week leading up to the soft opening Friday. I'll be back here at Hucks Central Monday to shovel fodder into the insatiable maw of the Blog Beast. Until then, here's your Weekend Wild Card ...