The Big Culprits

The Big Culprits
It was absolutely beautiful out today with the sun shining and the temps hovering around the 70+ degree mark.  While being outdoors during a number of appointments, I was keen to enjoy it fully.  Having had so many late snows, it seems as though it … continue reading
Posted onMay 22, 2018

Before Her Time

Before Her Time
With our City on a burn with its greening-up, I'm more fully understanding the affect its been having on our greenery by all the rain we've received when seeing how often people are mowing their lawns.  It's only been five days since my yard was mow … continue reading
Posted onMay 21, 2018

Broke America

Broke America
It was a bit of a "playing hooky" day for me since all I had to do with real estate was to prepare for my workweek ahead and return a few emails.  I stopped back at the office before heading home and found two messages on my answering machine.  Bot … continue reading
Posted onMay 20, 2018

North Bridge Market

North Bridge Market
It was actually a very pleasant day today where the temps didn't get above 75 degrees, and with the sun shining most of the time, it brought all the more people out and about.  While driving on the out-skirts of town, I noticed more of our farmers h … continue reading
Posted onMay 19, 2018

If You Kill One

If You Kill One
I was surprised to find no rain today, but I'm certainly not complaining because our soil is still more than moist enough.  Again, someone mentioned today the fact we really didn't have a Spring, and a bit disturbed by it because of it being her fav … continue reading
Posted onMay 18, 2018

The Cleanest

The Cleanest
Another beautiful day in North Iowa happened again, and I'm really hoping our meteorologist is wrong when saying we're to get rain tomorrow.  Hopefully it'll be for just one day and our weekend won't be a repeat of last which will afford time for th … continue reading
Posted onMay 17, 2018

New Listing... 415 7th SE – Mason City

415 7th SE – Mason City
MLS:
180362
Price:
$ 80000
If you’re needing more space for you growing family, this home will fit the bill. Offering newer siding and windows, updated baths, roomy eat-in kitchen, nice basement with bath, deck, big yard … view the listing
Posted onMay 17, 2018

Gotta have a Gazebo

Gotta have a Gazebo
If ever there were a day in which I just wanted to go out and spit three times, I'd say this was the day.  Now you all must know that in far away countries, and generations ago, the act of spitting three times was supposed to ward off the so-called … continue reading
Posted onMay 16, 2018

Serious Kicking Back

Serious Kicking Back
While on the phone late this morning with one of my out of State customers,  I dramatically interjected by exclaiming, "We're having the very first delightful day of Spring in North Iowa, because the sun is shining, everything's turning green, and t … continue reading
Posted onMay 15, 2018

Really Mean It!

Really Mean It!
One thing I'll never understand, is why every time I have to be out of the office for but one day, I discover all the more calls and messages upon returning, along with their  usually being one or two urgent ones.Yes, today was another continuin … continue reading
Posted onMay 14, 2018

Kitchen Border

Kitchen Border
My pre-planned work outdoors today was greatly curtailed by the light intermittent rain we were getting.  I heard this morning, that some relatives of a client of mine are getting very concerned about getting their crops planted in an area which rec … continue reading
Posted onMay 13, 2018

Timid Tulip

Timid Tulip
I'm afraid if it doesn't stop raining soon, our farmers are going to be in a whole lot of hurt--especially if their farmland is in low-lying areas.  There may be many of them having to switch from corn to soybeans since their growing season is short … continue reading
Posted onMay 12, 2018