Iowa
Miss March, A Cow
There’s a whole big world out there. How many of my readers have seen a cow in real life? I live in a rural area and have that opportunity often – and last week I went to the Ag Fair at Franklin County Fairgrounds sponsored by Farm Bureau. Enjoy Miss March!
Read MoreDuane Murray, Artist
I’m contemplating how we can help one another. I think in small communities it is important to support each other in the work we do. Not just shop local, but refer local too. Duane Murray is a local artist here in Franklin County. I’ve recruited him to teach/lead the Art Camp the first two weeks…
Read MoreMonster Barbies Rule
I was at a Hailey’s birthday party today. She’s four. She got a lot of presents. Three of them were Monster Barbies. The boys at the party played with the Monster Barbies. One of the adult boys asked Steven, the 6 year old, why he was playing with Barbies. Steven answered “You don’t know why…
Read MoreA business that lives by their motto
I bank at Ackley State Bank. They have a branch in the little town of Geneva where I first lived when I moved back to Iowa. I don’t live there anymore, but I still bank at ASB. They have a motto. It leads all their activities and communications. They strive to live by their motto.…
Read MoreNo Room for Hate Here
We have a right to civil discourse. We do not have a right to kill someone because of their beliefs. Today a tragedy occurred. We must stop the proliferation of hate. Give Peace a Chance pic
Read MoreSend a Christmas Card to my Dad
My dad has Alzheimers. He doesn’t live at home anymore. He’s safe and sound at the Rehabilitation Center in Hampton Iowa. It’s hard seeing someone you love go on that journey. Slowly, they slip away from you. The world his mind has created is nothing like mine. The experts say to visit his world when…
Read MoreParticipate: Day 8
Today the Franklin County Players put on the production of a Live Radio Broadcast of It’s a Wonderful Life. I was a Riveter and helped write and perform two commercials. We’ve practiced 2-3 times a week for about 3 weeks. It’s an easy enough play because you get to use your scripts. After all, it’s…
Read MoreWinter Wine Walk
Fireside Gifts Christiansen Jewelry 12 stores, 14 wineries, 44 wines, over 100 participants — Winter Wine Walk in Hampton Iowa declared a success!
Read MoreGiving Thanks
I’m thankful for …. friends – they’ve saved my life this tumultuous year. family – there’s nothing like ’em. They ALWAYS have my back. living in the United States — my country, flawed by fine. my work – helping others find wellness solutions. How lucky am I? social media – its brought new people into…
Read MoreSupport A Local Business
Dream Big Grow Here is an online opportunity to win $1,000. Every month, between the 15th and 30th, you can vote for your choice of small businesses. Pat, Palmer, The Computer Guy, has an entry submitted this month and is currently in 3rd place. Pat needs a new door and a counter remodel. $1,000 would…
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