A Lonely Road

A Lonely Road
Another beautiful winter day in North Iowa came and went which we can notch off as another one biting the dust before Spring arrives.  I was exceptionally glad it wasn't snowing since I had to make another trip up to Worth County this afternoon, and … continue reading
Posted onDecember 11, 2018

Illusion of Democracy

Illusion of Democracy
The hoar frost this morning was quite beautiful to where I was compelled to take the above photo of a clump of trees I happened upon while on my way up to Worth County this afternoon.I was out at my sidewalks with a vengeance this morning just to … continue reading
Posted onDecember 10, 2018

Nose Itch

Nose Itch
My first little duty today was to drive over to St. Paul Lutheran and play their organ and piano for their 8:30 morning Service.  I normally try to get there 45 minutes early just to make sure I have the music organized they want played along with r … continue reading
Posted onDecember 9, 2018

Looking to Pills

Looking to Pills
It was pretty much a normal Saturday in real estate with the phone calls, the showings, and my public open house.  I did change my clothes and go work for several hours at an absolutely filthy job I wasn't able to get finished this past weekend.  T … continue reading
Posted onDecember 8, 2018

Privies

Privies
Oh how much happier I'll be when the 21st of this month comes and goes and the sun once again begins its march back north.  It grows annoying after a while when finding myself both going and returning home from work in the dark.  For sure I'll be g … continue reading
Posted onDecember 7, 2018

Steam Tunnels

Steam Tunnels
As suspected, our dropping temps are creating all the more reasons not to be outdoors any more than necessary.  A bank teller made me laugh today when their in the drive-thru.  He asked how I was, and I said, "Cold! But at least I started wearing m … continue reading
Posted onDecember 6, 2018

Jamon Iberico

Jamon Iberico
Oh how wonderful it was to have the sun out all day today!  It actually warmed up enough to melt some of the snow off the sidewalks and streets.  Of course with the cloud cover lifted, we'll be having some colder nights along with early mornings an … continue reading
Posted onDecember 5, 2018

To Such Limits

To Such Limits
Most of my morning was spent performing my normal first of the month accounting tasks as well as paying the monthly bills that seem to magically appear every 30 days at my office.  When writing out checks, I once in a while think of the times severa … continue reading
Posted onDecember 4, 2018

Like a Big Family

Like a Big Family
It sounds like we're going to have some cold days and nights ahead of us this week which I'm sure isn't going to make any of us the least bit happy.  Oh well, we're into December and I guess these extended days of cold are to be expected.  I'm only … continue reading
Posted onDecember 3, 2018

For Rent... 818 S. Virginia Mason City

818 S. Virginia Mason City
Available:
December 1, 2018
Rent:
$ 550
Great southeast-side 2 bedroom offering many updates including updated kitchen and bath, newer windows, high efficient furnace with central air, appliances, two car garage and much more.  A fully com … view the property
Posted onDecember 3, 2018

Core Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities
Thank goodness we didn't get as much snow as was forecasted which made shoveling all that much easier today.  In spite of it not being the lighter stuff, at least it was manageable.Since the roads weren't the best, I decided to take in a local c … continue reading
Posted onDecember 2, 2018

No License to Treat

No License to Treat
Expecting to see snow on the ground this morning, I was delighted to find none, along with the sleet/rain mixture not beginning until much later.  Now that evening has fallen, the snow has begun, and I'm hoping we'll not get as much as was expected … continue reading
Posted onDecember 1, 2018