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Old broadcasters never die…
October 15, 2012 On the first Wednesday of each month a group of about a dozen mostly middle-aged (mostly male) people gather at a restaurant in West Des Moines to enjoy the one thing we all have in common. more »»
Little town filled with big hearts
October 15, 2012 Kindness can come in the form of a chocolate cake or an ice cream sundae, you know. Sometimes the urge just to do something, anything, to help shows up in labor, a hug, a smile, good will. more »»
Getting framed
October 12, 2012 In seventh grade, it was discovered that I needed glasses. A series of headaches and a lot of squinting had brought my parents to the conclusion that an eye exam was in orde. more »»
Make a difference just like ‘Ding’
October 12, 2012 Oct. 21 is the birthday of long time Iowa resident, Jay Norwood “Ding” Darling. It is also “Ding Darling Day” as recently declared by the city of Des Moines. more »»
It’s squirrel huntin’ time
October 12, 2012 It's that time of year … the time of tall oaks and fat squirrels. The mast (acorns, butternuts, hickory nuts, etc.) is extremely bountiful this fall. Probably the best crop of acorns in years. more »»
Parental guidance suggested
October 10, 2012 Jam of the Week: ‘Polish Girl” by Neon Indian. It’s night in the Middle East. more »»
(Some of) what I’ve learned in 43 years
October 8, 2012 Later this week my wife and I will celebrate our 43rd wedding anniversary. Forty-three years! Forty-three years ago I couldn’t imagine being married for 43 years, but here we are. more »»
A marvel of communication
October 8, 2012 So now I can drive down the road in my car speaking out loud when there is nobody else in the vehicle, as I talk on my cell phone. more »»
All the modern conveniences
October 5, 2012 It’s finally getting colder. Our dogs both declined to spend time in the front yard this morning because it was cold and rainin. more »»
Last of the summer wine
October 5, 2012 Have you been outdoors lately? Mother Nature is at her best. This is as fine a day as we’ll ever see, and it’s been that way for several weeks. It’s as good as it gets. more »»
Getting to know the Yoopers
October 1, 2012 Back in my school days, geography was a subject in which I actually did well. To this day I love learning about places I haven’t been. One of those places was the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. more »»
Celebrating with a cup of coffee
October 1, 2012 National Coffee Day was just a few days ago, in case you weren’t aware of that. For some of us, coffee day is every day, whether we celebrate it or no. more »» 
Adventures in TV viewing
September 28, 2012 It's that time of year – time for the new season of television programs. It coincides with the cooler weather and people spending more time inside in the evening. more »»
Adventures in TV viewing
September 28, 2012 It's that time of year – time for the new season of television programs. It coincides with the cooler weather and people spending more time inside in the evenings. more »» 
Lots of fishing, lots of coffee
September 28, 2012 Howdy, pilgrim. Top of the morning to you. Maybe you thought I was missing in action, or maybe you didn't miss me at all. But that's OK, because I didn't miss me either. more »»
Taking action to end hunger
September 26, 2012 Iowa is the world’s breadbasket, yet surprisingly, food insecurity is a problem that affects one out of every eight people living in our state. And Iowa is not alone; according to the U.S. more »»
For crying out loud
September 26, 2012 Jam of the week: “Ventura Highway” by America While working on the Monday edition of the Daily Freeman-Journal on Sunday evening, I got a request that many would call a small courtesy, but one tha... more »»
Angst of a man without happy feet
September 24, 2012 When I was a teenager I could not dance. Dancing was one of the “thou shalt nots” in the church of my teens. more »»
Inside or outside, love your pets
September 24, 2012 At the moment, we don’t have a pet on the place. Or any kind of other animal, either, unless you count the occasional skunk or raccoon waddling in or out of the corn field beside u. more »» |
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