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Autumn cometh
September 21, 2012 Tomorrow marks the first day of autumn, or fall, if you prefer and I could not be happier. more »»
Never grow too old to ask
September 17, 2012 Children go through a stage when they ask questions non-stop for hour. more »»
An event to be cherished
September 17, 2012 It’s interesting how some moments of raising children stick in one’s mind as clearly as the shine on a new car, a vignette of a situation that’s memorable for one reason or another. more »»
Striking a happy medium
September 14, 2012 I have a cold. Well not exactly a cold, more like allergies that seem to be moving from place to place. more »» 
Parking technology
September 12, 2012 Jam of the week: “Modern Guilt” by Beck Wake up and turn on my iPad to watch YouTube videos while I brush my teeth. Drive to work and put on a Pandora internet radio station. more »» 
American Legion seeks members
September 12, 2012 Imagine no American Legion Post #191 in Webster City. Imagine no Memorial Day tributes, no Veteran's Day observances. Imagine no sweet corn feed or other dinners. more »»
A delicious time of the week
September 10, 2012 Ah ... Sunday afternoon. I’m not sure there is any more delicious time of the week. more »»
Eb Griper’s marriage woes
September 10, 2012 His rusty old Studebaker pick-up was in the coffee shop parking lot so I was not surprised to find my irascible old buddy, Eb Griper, sitting in his favorite booth. more »»
‘Sit up straight ... Now big smile’
September 7, 2012 School pictures. It’s been several decades since I had one of them done, but I just had one taken last week for the first time since I became a school employee three years ago. more »»
A day of encouragement
September 7, 2012 If you look on the calendar, you can see that Sept. 12, next Wednesday, is the National Day of Encouragement and I would like to take this opportunity to give you a few words of encouragement. more »»
Naptime ... not just for babies
September 5, 2012 Naps have not been a regular part of my life for many years. I see that changing. Oh, I remember napping as a youngster. more »»
A rivalry that unites
September 5, 2012 Jam of the week - “1983” by Flying Lotus This weekend, like many other people in the state of Iowa, I will be watching the Cyclones take on the Hawkeyes for the Cy-Hawk trophy. more »» 
Can we bottle that energy?
August 31, 2012 We made a flying trip to Cedar Rapids this week as the opportunity to host the grandchildren presented itself. Ariel, 3, and Eric, 2, are good-natured little tikes and are always fun to have around. more »» 
People watching
August 31, 2012 If you are looking for some cheap, yet vibrant entertainment, then I have a deal for yo. more »»
Curl up with a good (comic) book
August 29, 2012 Last week in my column, I discussed how I don’t read as often as I feel I should. Getting through a novel sometimes requires a great deal of effort for me. more »»
Labor Day: A time for reflection
August 27, 2012 Labor Day has become a time of reflection for me. Five years ago at this time I was unemployed. I began working full time the day I graduated from high school nearly 50 years ago. more »»
Remembering the 20th century
August 27, 2012 Already it’s been more than a dozen years since we stepped into this new century. more »»
Keep the skeeters away
August 24, 2012 The news that more and more cases of West Nile Virus are being reported is a little disturbin. more »»
Nothing to fear
August 24, 2012 While doing some research for my next sermon, titled “Fearless”, I found more than a few quotes considering bravery in people, in situations, and in life. more »»
Learning how to learn more
August 22, 2012 I had an odd feeling of nostalgia as I sat in the auditorium of Webster City High School during their orientation. For the vast majority of my life, I have been part of the education system. more »» |
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