My parents -- a retired mail carrier and a teacher from North Dakota -- have said that they would like to housesit here occasionally in order to be closer to their grandchildren in the Lake Nokomis neighborhood. They are a quiet, well-educated couple with impeccable references. In fact, if you are from the Devils Lake area, you probably know them. If you would like a responsible couple to care for your home, plants, and pets for a week, a month, or possibly even longer, please contact me for details.