Oh what a beautiful evening
If he had swapped his surrey with the fringe on top for a bicycle, Curly McLain would have felt at home Monday night in Iowa instead of Oklahoma! He was with us in spirit as Janet and Jacob and I rode…...
View ArticleWaking up filled with gratitude
It’s my blogging hour — early in the morning on New Year’s Day. Except for the sounds of the furnace and Morning Edition on Iowa Public radio, the house is quiet. Here I sit at the computer with a cup…...
View ArticleEbb and flow: Looking back over the past 3 years
Rules are made to be broken. It’s better to beg for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission. These are “rules” I have often followed, which may explain the recent Facebook quiz that labeled me as...
View ArticleMilwaukee on my mind
Good morning, Milwaukee. Here is the view this morning outside my hotel room in the Beer City. OK, so I’m not overlooking the Riverwalk, Miller Park, the Milwaukee Art Museum or any of the other sites...
View ArticleThe bright side of Facebook: Becoming friends with friends of friends
At least for today, let’s follow Eric Idle’s advice — at least when it comes to Facebook. Yes, I know. It gets easier every day to hate Facebook. And there is a growing list of things I don’t like...
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