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The Free World Has Rallied Behind Ukraine

Nearly everyone I talked to today had something to say about our weather along with what's going on in Ukraine. With the exception of a handful of our "bat-shite" crazy U.S. Representatives, I'd say Russia's invasion of Ukraine has created more of a bi-partisan political landscape greater than I've seen in a very long time. Like they've said, "War … continue reading

Posted on March 11, 2022

A Milk Bucket Under a Bull

While driving to work this morning, I suddenly realized we are approaching the Vernal Equinox because of how the rising sun was near-blinding while driving east on one of our near perfect "grid" streets. As I've mentioned before, the number of accidents increase around the times of the equinox, and only because of the impaired vision of people driv … continue reading

Posted on March 10, 2022

Violent Opposition From Mediocre Minds

It's come as no surprise so many are taking off for warmer climes to enjoy a week or ten days of shady palms and sunny beaches with our wind was right back at it again today, and always wanting to blow from the north. My first project of the morning was to get some late checkbook balancing done due to my bank having been delayed in sending out t … continue reading

Posted on March 9, 2022

Close Alignment with Temporal Affairs

Another chilly day in March arrived with the gusts of wind strong enough to cause me to a few steps backward while walking. Fortunately I wasn't out in it anymore than I had to be, and glad for it because I'm really getting the feeling of wanting to be over with these cold days. Whenever someone says we have six months of winter in North Iowa, you' … continue reading

Posted on March 8, 2022

Able to Erode the Might

My goodness how biting the wind was again today, and for the strangest of reasons, it seemed to be radiating into homes and buildings about as bad as it did when we had well below zero temperatures. It sounds like this week we'll be experiencing below average temps for this time of year, so what'll likely happen, is there be a sudden eruption of Sp … continue reading

Posted on March 7, 2022

How Many Innocent Human Deaths

When leaving home this morning, I braced myself for some very slippery streets, and that's exactly what I encountered, so you can bet I drove much more slowly and especially when coming up to stop lights and turning corners. Thank goodness much of it did dry off today, but the sidewalks are still glazed with it. I had an extended session of cont … continue reading

Posted on March 6, 2022

Boards and Bars

It certainly was a quiet day on all fronts which offered me time to re-group and get to work at preparing my office for hopefully a busy Spring buying and selling season. As much as it's pointing towards very low inventories, I'm going to remain hopeful there'll be more once our weather warms. Wasn't it a shocker to find it raining so hard this … continue reading

Posted on March 5, 2022

1125 W. State St. Mason City IA

Another windy March day arrived which caused it to be much colder than expected, but we have to remember we're still officially in the grip of winter. The upside of it all, are the longer daylight hours we're getting which gives us more time to get what we need done before darkness falls. I called the owners of 1125 W. State Street this morning … continue reading

Posted on March 4, 2022

Targeted with Sanctions

With my new morning regimen which I began on Monday, I've found that getting to the office just a bit earlier so I can continue on with my daily contemplative prayer session, makes for a better beginning for the rest of my day. It's not like there's been a huge change in the way in which I carry on with my daily routine, but rather a few little dif … continue reading

Posted on March 3, 2022

Today is the Official Beginning

If the wind hadn't come up, I believe it would've been a more pleasant day, but of course when it starts blowing from the north, look out. I'm in shock every time I look at the number of potholes there are forming on our streets and highways. That stretch between Willowbook Mall and the hospital is growing more dangerous by the day. I made sure … continue reading

Posted on March 2, 2022