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Never work with animals or children
April 1, 2013 W.C. Fields once said, “Never work with animals or children.” I love children but recalled Fields’ words last Sunday. more »»
Growing into Spring
April 1, 2013 If you work in a middle school like I do and you pay attention to rather obscure things like I do, you might notice that this is the season of the year when you’ll likely be seeing more ankles than... more »»
Getting acquainted with WC
March 29, 2013 It’s been a busy month here at the Chamber. I started March 4 and my wheels have been running ever since. more »»
A taste of the empty nest
March 29, 2013 We had an interesting experience last week during spring break. My son Daniel spent the entire seven days with his grandmother and cousin in Missouri. more »»
Finding the joy of cooking
March 27, 2013 Jam of the week: “Smile Heavy” by Black Moth Super Rainbow Lately, I’ve had a strong desire to cook. more »»
Are ducks running late?
March 26, 2013 We have all heard the old timers brag about the good ol' days of duck hunting, when the skies were so thick with ducks that they blocked out the sun. more »»
This Protestant likes Pope Francis
March 25, 2013 This may seem odd coming from a lifelong Protestant but I like the new pope. The more I read about Jorge Mario Bergoglio – Pope Francis – the more I like him. more »»
Enjoying a game night
March 25, 2013 Game night is alive and well this winter. It reminds me again how much fun such a simple pleasure as board games with friends can b. more »»
A bookstore adventure
March 20, 2013 Jam of the week: “Accordion”?by Madvillain I went to Iowa City this past weekend. I had a chance to hang out with some friends, eat a nice home-cooked dinner and wander around downtown. more »» 
The strangest winter
March 19, 2013 This year will go down in history. Well, all years go down in history, but specifically regarding North American birds, this year is unusual. more »»
The nearly perfect food
March 18, 2013 My paternal grandfather had a sweet tooth. After a meal, Opa reached to the top of Oma’s china closet where sat dishes of cand. more »»
Bearing an Iowa winter
March 18, 2013 I’m sure I’m not alone in feeling just a little bit sorry for myself on these snowy, sometimes stormy, mornings when I have to head down the road in uncertainty about what’s out there. more »»
Navigating the murky waters of Twitter
March 15, 2013 While I consider myself to be fairly tech savvy, I've been discovering how little I know about some things. I'm referring specifically to Twitter. more »»
Medicaid expansion is right for Iowa
March 15, 2013 I have the privilege of serving an organization whose mission and vision uphold the moral conviction that every person deserves access to health car. more »»
St. Patrick’s Day memories
March 15, 2013 St. Patrick's Day was a much anticipated celebration when I was a kid. more »» 
Jim on Dorf on Golf
March 13, 2013 Jam of the week: “Missing the War”?by Ben Folds Five As I often do, I found myself searching through YouTube earlier this week. more »»
Good times at Stella’s Diner
March 11, 2013 Those of us with roots in rural Iowa can be a little smug when we compare our friendly farm towns with big cities. more »»
The best things in life aren’t things
March 11, 2013 Last month I spent a day with a friend attacking the home of a hoarder who lives in another area of Iowa. Never have I had such an experience. more »»
Birthdays, a break and spring
March 8, 2013 March brings a whole list of special events for our family — most notably, two birthdays, a week long break from school, Easter and the arrival of spring. more »»
Casimir Pulaski Day
March 6, 2013 Jam of the week: “Casimir Pulaski Day” by Sufjan Stevens I hope everyone had a happy Casimir Pulaski Day this Monday. more »» |
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