Go Out And Get A Real Job

Go Out And Get A Real Job
It appears this is likely the last day we'll be snowless for some time, and only due to the amount of snow we're supposed to be getting which will be starting tomorrow afternoon. Five to seven inches is not something I'm looking forward to shoveling, … continue reading
Posted on December 7, 2022

Giving Iowa The Middle Finger

Giving Iowa The Middle Finger
Nearly all of our day was cloudy and cold until it approached quitting time, and then the sun came out, which didn't last but a couple of hours due to our days growing all the shorter. Just think, in fourteen more days, the sun will once again start … continue reading
Posted on December 6, 2022

Karma’s Already On The Prowl

Karma’s Already On The Prowl
It was certainly a slippery-slope morning after the arrival of sleet, and as soon as I got to office this morning, I went and grabbed a small carton of that chicken grit I purchased, and sprinkled it all over the front sidewalk of my building. Looks … continue reading
Posted on December 5, 2022

The One In Possession Of The Most Acute Memories

The One In Possession Of The Most Acute Memories
Thank goodness the temps were up over forty today and little or no wind which gave us a much needed reprieve from these past days of biting cold. I had several little tasks to get completed before heading to office, and once there, I found myself on … continue reading
Posted on December 4, 2022

Call The Evil Within By Name

Call The Evil Within By Name
My goodness gracious! It was one heck of a cold day with that bitterly cold wind coming from the north. When I first looked this morning, the windchill was a minus nine below. Ouch! Someone mentioned this morning how much more endurable it is when no … continue reading
Posted on December 3, 2022

A Good Dressing-Down

A Good Dressing-Down
In spite of the temps getting up into the 40's today, the wind and higher humidity didn't make it the most pleasant whenever I was outdoors, but at least the ice is melting which is a very good thing.To my surprise, we didn't get any calls on my … continue reading
Posted on December 2, 2022

New Listing... 361 S Pennsylvania Mason City

361 S Pennsylvania Mason City
MLS:
220903
Price:
$ 159500
Affordably priced Penn Place main floor condo that’s ready to move into and start enjoying carefree living. This 1 bedroom 1 bath unit offers a spacious open floor plan, huge bedroom with walk-i … view the listing
Posted on December 1, 2022

The Capbend Group

The Capbend Group
It wasn't as pleasant outdoors as I would've liked, but at least it did get above freezing which helped to get some of the ice and snow melted off. It appears we're going to have about three or four days of pleasant weather, and then our temps are go … continue reading
Posted on December 1, 2022

361 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Unit 1-B

361 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Unit 1-B
That cold wind today was enough to send a chill up the spines of even the most weather-seasoned of individuals, but thankfully it finally started going down with the sun, so hopefully our temps will be higher tomorrow which will help get yesterday's … continue reading
Posted on November 30, 2022

Since It Was Built Back In 1870

Since It Was Built Back In 1870
Winter weather returned once again, and unfortunately much earlier than predicted, and what made it all the worse, was getting a light coating of sleet before it actually snowed. It was a good thing I didn't have that much driving to do during the da … continue reading
Posted on November 29, 2022

When Evil People Turn To Gaslighting

When Evil People Turn To Gaslighting
It appears we're going to be getting some snow tomorrow afternoon, so be on the lookout while driving. Let's hope it's no more than two inches. I didn't realize we were to get anything so soon, which made me all the happier I managed to get some much … continue reading
Posted on November 28, 2022

They’ve Got Amtrak’s Routes So Screwed Up

They’ve Got Amtrak’s Routes So Screwed Up
It was a pleasant surprise when finding our weather being more tolerable than what was predicted, which enabled me to get all the more outdoor work done than I'd expected. Truth be told, I was wondering late last night, what in the world I'd be able … continue reading
Posted on November 27, 2022