I needed a haircut. Badly. It’s one of “those things” that I keep putting off; honestly, I have no idea why. Suffice it to say that I finally asked some of the guys at a veteran’s coffee morning and every one sitting at the table said, “Go see Russ.” I did and had a memorable time ...
Most doctors advise against looking to the internet for medical advice, particularly to diagnose a health problem. A bit of a rebel, I did so anyway and as far as I can tell I suffer from akathisia. Google tells me this is a “a neuropsychiatric syndrome and movement disorder that makes it ...
It’s the middle of July — hot days, warm evenings and, hopefully, a thunderstorm or two to help relieve the heat and make the corn grow. This time of year brings back great memories for me. Growing up in Minnesota, summer meant going to the cabin every weekend, with a couple of breaks for ...
Over a span of four Sundays this summer, Julie and I participated in three family reunions. That’s a lot of kinfolks and a lot of good eating. My siblings and I and our offspring gathered on June 9. Julie’s siblings and their offspring gathered on June 16. And my cousins and our offspring ...
There are lessons to be learned in building a community. This one stands out: We must work together. An example of this is the recent collaboration between the City of Webster City and Van Diest Supply Co. Together, they will build and maintain a new 250,000-gallon water tower near Van ...
It’s good to be back. The flags are flying proudly, snapping in a wonderful Iowa breeze. I’m enjoying that first cup of early morning coffee, waiting for the sun to slowly light up Our Neighborhood with long shadows, turning the acres of grass to brilliant green. The birds are just waking, ...