Category Archives: Story

Warbling Away

Warbling Away
Another beautiful day happened here in North Iowa, and you can bet I was out enjoying it as much as possible. In spite of it being the shortest day of the year, it felt like a delightful Fall day instead of being the official beginning of our Winter. I had a very good repeat showing of 415 - 1st St. SE this morning, and this time the buyers brou … continue reading
Posted on December 21, 2019

Far More Traits

Far More Traits
I have a feeling we're going to get some precipitation in the night due to how exceptionally damp it grew before sunset. I stepped outdoors for only a minute or two and wouldn't you know it, the chill had already begun reaching into my bones. While visiting with a gentleman this morning, I mentioned how we all get un-accustomed to doing things w … continue reading
Posted on December 12, 2019

Off with a Snicker

Off with a Snicker
When finding the temps in the single digit realm this morning, there was no wasting of time being outdoors for any length. I had a little extra shoveling to do because of last night's wind, and you can be sure I wasted no effort getting it moved. Several years ago, I purchased ear muffs that've been a Godsend whenever having to be out in such we … continue reading
Posted on December 10, 2019

Pleasantly Helpful

Pleasantly Helpful
In spite of getting to my office about an hour earlier his morning, it seemed as though I was chasing a tail-wind in attempts to keep up with all the calls, and "immediate" needs of others.  I was beginning to think it was a full moon by the way in which the temperaments of people were spiking, and thank goodness I wasn't pulled into such states o … continue reading
Posted on October 30, 2019

Chernobyl Mushroom

Chernobyl Mushroom
When I left for work this morning, I was shocked to find how it had suddenly turned warm again, and with the those temperatures, the chiggers were back out in force. Oh how I despise those nasty creatures. By the time mid-afternoon arrived, it was registering 94 degrees in the Downtown. It was sort of creepy cool when seeing the sun at a much lower … continue reading
Posted on September 30, 2019

A Carnivore’s Evening Meal

A Carnivore’s Evening Meal
I'd say I was in a near constant state of motion from the time my car pulled up at the office this morning.  It came as no surprise because my appointment calendar was filled for the entire afternoon, while my morning hours were spent getting some much needed yard work done.  Even though the grass was wet, I plowed on in spite of it coming out of … continue reading
Posted on September 14, 2019

Running on Fumes

Running on Fumes
Today definitely when whizzing by with the number of appointments and errands I had to run.  By the end of the day, I did manage to get everything accomplished along with visiting with several drop-ins which seem to always offer a pleasant break from the daily grind. It was a bit warm outdoors, and glad the wind was blowing so to at least give … continue reading
Posted on September 5, 2019

Tangled Webs

Tangled Webs
Thinking I was going to have an entirely free day to be laborious on Labor Day,  I later found my profession had me held captive for about half the time, but not to worry because I did get two things that were at the top of my list fully completed, so now there's two less things on my punch list. Since I was working alone and when not on the ph … continue reading
Posted on September 2, 2019

A Big Hole

A Big Hole
It was certainly a pleasant day with the sun and cooling north wind.  By the time noon rolled around, there were all the more strollers out and about in our Downtown.  In spite it being the last week of August, this weather feels more like the first half of September. My morning came and went in a whoosh with all the places to be and people to … continue reading
Posted on August 27, 2019

Reaching for Excellence

Reaching for Excellence
At least it was cooler outdoors today which was a welcome relief from yesterday's humidity and temps.  I've been reminded more than once this summer how thankful I am to be in an office building with tall ceilings and good air circulation via the number of transoms which are contained within.  I can see how people back before air conditioning was … continue reading
Posted on August 21, 2019