Head-First Into The Back Seat

Head-First Into The Back Seat
I'm sure today's weather will be another event that'll be remembered, and since it's supposed to last up until around midnight, heaven only knows how many downed trees damaged roofs there'll be when morning arrives. I don't even want to think about h … continue reading
Posted on April 28, 2025

Downward Slide Into Chaos

Downward Slide Into Chaos
I was glad to find another pleasant day having arrived, but of course the wind changed directions on us and started coming from the south. I think they modified those weather warnings for tomorrow to where we may not get hit with the brunt of that st … continue reading
Posted on April 27, 2025

Pumpkin-Shaped Head

Pumpkin-Shaped Head
It turned out to be a relatively pleasant and sunny day, and mostly because the wind finally went down, but now I'm worried about the severe storm they've forecasted for Iowa and Wisconsin beginning Monday evening. Sounds like there's a possibility o … continue reading
Posted on April 26, 2025

Eggs And A Gallon Of Gas

Eggs And A Gallon Of Gas
Thank goodness I dressed warmly today because the dampness and wind was making it feel again like I was living in one of those coastal cities on the Baltic Sea where there's only about three months out of their year where you don't have to worry abou … continue reading
Posted on April 25, 2025

Loud And Clear

Loud And Clear
Thinking today was going to be a repeat of yesterday, I made a big mistake by wearing much lighter clothing which had me half-chilled the entire day. I still can't believe the wind is still blowing out of the northeast, which isn't a normal direction … continue reading
Posted on April 24, 2025

2700 N. Shore Drive, Unit 25 In Bldg. F2

2700 N. Shore Drive, Unit 25 In Bldg. F2
Another pleasant Spring day arrived, and for whatever reason, wherever I looked today, it was appearing as though the grass had suddenly turned green overnight, and in some places, it was even looking like it was needing to be mowed. I've been notici … continue reading
Posted on April 23, 2025

You Can Survive Them

You Can Survive Them
It was certainly feeling more like Spring today with our clear sunny skies and the wind not bearing down on us. The lawns around town are definitely starting to green-up, and just today I must've seen at least a half dozen people out working in them. … continue reading
Posted on April 22, 2025

Dig Deep Furrows

Dig Deep Furrows
My goodness! This morning's northwest wind was enough to drive everyone back indoors due to its strength and chill, but at least it did finally subside which ushered in a pleasant afternoon. Having received the abstract to a property this morning … continue reading
Posted on April 21, 2025

Happy Easter For 2025

Happy Easter For 2025
Well, as the old saying goes, if it rains on Easter, it'll rain for seven consecutive Sundays afterwards, and I think it came close to that either last year or the year before, so we'll see what this year brings. Once I had my Sunday morning priva … continue reading
Posted on April 20, 2025

Years Down The Road

Years Down The Road
One of the first things I had to do this morning, was to stop at Hy-Vee and pick up a gallon of bleach which I was needing for an unwanted job I was forced to get involved in today, and just as I pulled up at office, I noticed a scruffy looking young … continue reading
Posted on April 19, 2025

My Three Greatest Concerns

My Three Greatest Concerns
The storm we had last night was definitely a noisy one and from what I was seeing this morning, it appeared to've come out of the west because there were tell-tale signs of it around town this morning. Oh, and I'm sure that new ticky-tacky apartment … continue reading
Posted on April 18, 2025

An Ill-Conceived Military Operation

An Ill-Conceived Military Operation
Whomever dubbed Mason City 'The Windy City of the North' back when he or she created that famous portrait of our Downtown, definitely had it right, and since the winds seem to be all the stronger in these times, makes it an even more appropriate nick … continue reading
Posted on April 17, 2025