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My dog, incognito
May 17, 2013 There was a strange looking dog at my house last night when I got home. He looked a lot like a black labrador. He seemed friendly enough, tail wagging as I approached the house from the drivewa. more »»
Sharing a trip
May 15, 2013 Jam of the week: “Lose Yourself to Dance” by Daft Punk Walking through the strong, hot breeze that Tuesday brought, an urge coursed through me that I had not felt since about this time last year,... more »»
Flyways — Myths or exaggerations
May 14, 2013 Because birds, especially waterfowl, are such remarkable, mesmerizing creatures, it's not surprising that many myths surround their frenetic lifestyles. The common flyway is one of the. more »»
A lack of common sense
May 13, 2013 Blooming tulips at the front door of the coffee shop down the street from the grain elevator added a bit of color to the otherwise drab exterior. more »»
Tough challenge — less screen time
May 13, 2013 I’ve been employed at a middle school long enough now that I know what it means to see a group of students (usually boys) huddled together in the cafeteria rather intently studying something held b... more »»
A few thoughts on Facebook
May 10, 2013 I’ve found that people either love Facebook or hate Facebook. A?couple of blogs I follow this week talked about the many people who had deactivated their Facebook accounts because ... more »»
Time to get cooking with KYL
May 10, 2013 Did you know that Kendall Young Library has more than 700 cookbooks? Our shelves are full of cookbooks with recipes for a special occasion or everyday meal planning. more »»
Celebrating the niche
May 8, 2013 Jam of the week: "Without You" by Eddie Vedder There are few places one can go during an average spring weekend to see people dressed up as their favorite heroes and villains. more »»
New members, tour are April highlights
May 8, 2013 I’m Deb Brown, the new Chamber Director and my first job will always be to support our Chamber members and make sure they are receiving many benefits as a result of belonging to the Chamber. more »»
Are you smarter than a fish?
May 7, 2013 Are fish smart? Well, maybe more than you might think. It's been said that fish have a three-second memory. Wrong. Many years ago I had a pet largemouth bass in an aquarium. more »»
If you like nerds, raise your hand
May 6, 2013 A man isn’t a man until he knows who he really is. I know who I am. I’m a nerd. more »»
The changing rural landscape
May 6, 2013 When I started school in January, 1956, (yes, the plan for kindergarten then was to go all day for the second semester of the school year only), there were 26 in my class, evenly split between boys... more »»
Surviving spring and soggy socks
May 3, 2013 I hate soggy socks and I had soggy socks on Thursday — all day long. Like most of you, I was aghast when I awakened to 7 inches of snow yesterday. Something is definitely wrong with Mother Nature. more »»
The long watch
May 1, 2013 Jam of the week: “Crying” by TV on the Radio Television’s history, and how it’s been perceived, has been varied. more »»
Yellow bass at Iowa's Great Lakes
April 30, 2013 It could be a bad idea and it could be a good idea … depending on which side of the fence you're standing on. Some fishermen will say its the worst thing that could happen. more »»
Noticing a pattern yet?
April 24, 2013 Jam of the week: “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk Thankfully, I’ve only felt compelled to write two columns criticizing media coverage of national tragedies during my time at The Daily Freeman-Journa. more »»
Why a GPS may not be accurate
April 23, 2013 Years ago, when I was young, carefree and had money in my pockets, I was attending an Outdoor Writers Convention in Montana. more »»
More of what I’ve learned: goodness
April 22, 2013 Back in January, shortly before my 65th birthday, I wrote a column about what I had learned since I was 20. more »»
Land that I love
April 22, 2013 I have a new compact disc of patriotic songs from the heartland. I got it at a garage sale, so I can’t even tell you who made the recording. more »» 
Look for the helpers
April 18, 2013 It’s difficult sometimes to express the depths of sadness one feels when we as a nation experience horrific tragedies such as the ones that occurred this week in Boston and Texas. more »» |
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