Every time I walk through our neighborhood, I’m impressed by the care shown in the maintenance of it; from mowing and trimming to the variety of trees and shrubs. It is truly a restful, peaceful place. The beauty of the stones and monuments are equally amazing. It got me wondering about those ...
Our last episode saw Daily Freeman-Journal Interim Editor Jane Curtis simultaneously move from the driver’s seat and, in a surprise development, be completely blindsided – in a good way – by those wily women of Beta Sigma Phi, the social, educational and service sorority. The local ...
I don’t think I’ll ever get this “green grass” lawn thing; this summer, our first in Webster City, has been a bit more of “crunchy brown.” At least I have time to enjoy the walks through Our Neighborhood, meeting new folks. Some are visitors, like me… others more long-time ...
Years ago, I came across a little acronym that helps me almost daily: K.I.S.S. It stands for “Keep It Simple, Stupid.” How much easier life would be if everyone just kept things simple. Someone, or something, always seems to come along and complicate things. I remember a time years ...
Yesterday was the Fourth of July, one of the biggest holidays of our country. It certainly does more than mark the middle of summer, reminding us that “Back to School” sales will begin shortly. Known for outdoor gatherings, parades and fireworks, not so much of the holiday includes ...
Ah, the warm days of summer. The smell of chlorine. The sounds of laughter and lifeguards’ whistles. The cool touch of water on sweltering skin. The sight of firm young bodies bronzed by the sun. Yes, the pools are open and it’s swimming season once again. For millions of Americans, it ...