Category Archives: Mason CIty

Revisiting 933 N. Polk

Revisiting 933 N. Polk
Oh my goodness! It was definitely a 'greased pig on ice' morning due to the sleet we received late yesterday. Fortunately the highways and many of the streets were sanded and salted before I headed to work, but the sidewalks were definitely treacherous, and you can be sure I immediately went out and placed enough grit on my front sidewalk, just so … continue reading
Posted on February 6, 2025

Curtain Rising On 639 – 11th NE

Curtain Rising On 639 – 11th NE
In spite of it being a National Holiday, it sure didn't seem like one because everyone was acting as though it was just another Monday, and for sure, I was kept very busy with my real estate job the entire day. I had to go and pick up a file from an office a little over a block away, so I figured I'd walk instead of drive. Oh my goodness! That biti … continue reading
Posted on November 11, 2024

Doesn’t Mean I Need You

Doesn’t Mean I Need You
Considering how busy my day was yesterday, there were times where I felt it was a repeat, but I'm not complaining because I'm much rather be busy than having time heavy on my hands, and only because I soon find myself growing frustrated, bitter and a wee bit dark. For nearly my entire life, I've always considered any given day a bad one, simply bec … continue reading
Posted on May 29, 2024

1715 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City, IA

1715 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City, IA
Yet another fine August morning arrived with the cooler temps and welcome rays of sun. Since tonight is when we're going to have an opportunity to view the Super Full Moon, I'll have to watch closely for it after sunset. I happened to read the best time slot to get a good look at it, is between 8 and 10 pm, so if the sky is clear enough, I'll attem … continue reading
Posted on August 30, 2023

16111 – 245th Street, Mason City, IA

16111 – 245th Street, Mason City, IA
It seems the talk of our town, has been when and how much snow and/or ice we'll be getting with the storm that's heading our way. When looking at the map, I'd say we're gonna get snow instead of ice, but as we all know, Mother Nature's always has the ability to pull a fast one on us from time to time. The first and foremost thing I had to focus … continue reading
Posted on February 21, 2023

213 S. Tennessee Ave., Mason City, IA

213 S. Tennessee Ave., Mason City, IA
Another below-zero morning was encountered when heading to work early, but fortunately, we should be back above freezing by tomorrow afternoon, but then it's going to drop back down again, and then back up on Saturday. Now that we're waving good-bye to the month of January, we shouldn't be having the extended cold-snaps like we've had these past mo … continue reading
Posted on January 31, 2023

A Well-Deserved White Christmas Of 2022

A Well-Deserved White Christmas Of 2022
When finding the wind still blowing this morning, I was beginning to wonder when it would ever stop, but at least it finally did this afternoon, just before it began to snow. At least it'll be short-lived because of how warm it's supposed to get this week. Let's keep praying we'll not be getting sleet mixed with the predicted rain. Once I arrive … continue reading
Posted on December 25, 2022

What Stalin and Hitler Created

What Stalin and Hitler Created
I'm sure there weren't many out in today's weather with the cold drizzle that started early-on. At least we didn't get hit with what the Eastern Seaboard is now enduring.  Yes, our weather patterns are getting quite erratic these recent years. The only productive thing I managed to get done today, was write an offer on a vacant lot. I thought i … continue reading
Posted on April 5, 2022

The Prayer Rock

The Prayer Rock
We finally had a sunny day arrive, and as it wore on, the northwest wind finally subsided enough to where it was actually calm by the end of the day. While on the phone with an associate today, I couldn't help mentioning how much colder and windier this past March was, and later having it confirmed when opening my office's gas and electric bill. Af … continue reading
Posted on April 4, 2022

Start Carrying Off The Many Thugs

Start Carrying Off The Many Thugs
In spite of it being April Fool's Day, the weather finally straightened out enough to where I didn't have to wear my winter coat once the afternoon arrived. It sounds like it's going to be in the 50's tomorrow afternoon, which should allow for a decent day outdoors as long as the wind isn't blowing. Sunday's forecast is calling for rain, so whateve … continue reading
Posted on April 1, 2022