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Top 5 on the Okay List
Blame it on Danny Brown. I found a blog post from a link on facebook where his wife lists Danny’s five best. Who among us doesn’t have that list – the ‘it is okay’ list? Here’s mine. Terrence Howard – It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp – yeah, he’s cute – but his voice…
Read MoreA look into my soul
I like peanut butter, chunky natural, on toast, crackers or wheat bread. Cottage cheese is not only good for you, it tastes wonderful! I love the way lilacs smell in the spring – it’s the promise of summer. I think I’d die if I couldn’t travel. I know I’d die if I couldn’t write. Greece…
Read MorePerfectly perfect in my imperfections
I can take a four hour nap, get up for one hour and then go to bed – and sleep all night. If left to my own devices, I could live on peanut butter and crackers, Melaleuca protein bars and coffee. I don’t smoke. Careful, I’m taking your picture. I do that a lot. I’m…
Read MoreKids Get It
I went to a birthday party for an 11 year old today. He’s a great kid. Loving, shares and is funny. There were about 10 kids there including Gabriel. Gabriel is blind. When they played bingo, one of the kids said “I’ll sit by Gabriel! I can help!” When they played pin the tail on…
Read MoreThe Long Story
I sent a video to the Oprah Winfrey Show. Ms. Winfrey has asked that small towns across America send her a video explaining why their town is so special. Her production team will choose the most creative towns and come to visit. September 8,I was checking my Facebook Newsfeed looking for interesting things to write…
Read MoreOprah, we’re talking to you!
I’m part of a team that has created a video to invite Oprah to come to Hampton, Iowa. You can view it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsOlN1vZnwM The next step will be for the Hampton area community – and all our friends (that’s you) – to contact the Oprah Winfrey Show. It’s important that she see how our…
Read MoreAnother reason to come to Hampton
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2010: Hampton Iowa Press Conference On Thursday, Sept. 30 at 10:00am at the Windsor Theatre, Hampton, Iowa, the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Press Conference to announce the following things: 1. Band Shell Renovation Fund Raising Ends. 2. Community submits video to “Oprah, come…
Read MoreFamily as Rechargers
I sometimes forget how important family can be to help you recharge your batteries. I attended a wedding of my first cousin’s daughter last night. It was at the Temple of the Performing Arts in Des Moines. It’s an old Masonic Temple that has been restored and is frankly quite beautiful. The service and reception…
Read MoreOperating on top of
I have knee pain all the time now. It’s a constant burning, throbbing pain. This morning it makes me think about what else I’m operating on top of. Let me explain. Everything I do is done with the thoughts “how will this affect my knee? Can I do it and still handle this pain?” That’s…
Read MoreI’ve got a hammer
There’s a believe in my family that I can do anything with a hammer. Hang pictures, fix furniture, stop arguments, cook …. yup, the hammer is my favorite tool. Except when it comes attitude. You just can’t hammer your way into Tuesday. Nobody is going to pay attention to you if you show up like…
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