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Vultures Perched Above

When I looked at our local newswire early this morning, I did discover what had caused that smell of burning wood when I arrived at my yesterday. I'm sure someone must've thought it funny to set a pil … continue reading

Posted on April 24, 2020

Do Not Eat Bugs

It was a typical Monday morning, with the exception of my feeling a bit guilty for not getting my spiritual "fixing" done yesterday. It bothered me enough to where I found a dimly-lit corner in my off … continue reading

Posted on April 20, 2020

A Higher Plain

It looked a little bit more like Spring today, and glad for it because we've had quite the nasty chain of evens happening since the first of the year, and most of it surrounding the spread of the Chin … continue reading

Posted on April 19, 2020

Iowa Child

Oh how wonderful it was to have the sun out, the wind having gone down, and the temps having risen to almost 60 degrees. It's amazing when finding how our outlooks suddenly turn brighter when the sun … continue reading

Posted on March 30, 2020

The Advance of Senescence

I'm sure anyone who was outdoors today got a good biting from that exceptionally cold north wind, and actually being glad I didn't have a public open house today because of the weather. Unless there's … continue reading

Posted on December 14, 2019

Ja Way

Thank heaven we made it back from our months of afternoon darkness now that daylight saving time is on once again. I can't remember the time I didn't hate having to turn the clocks back in the Fall … continue reading

Posted on March 10, 2019

Frost Build Up

It may sound like a broken record when speaking about these cold days, but don't you think we've endured enough of them? Someone mentioned something about another possible four to six inches on the … continue reading

Posted on February 27, 2019

Corporate Monarchy

There's one particular sale file I've been working on for the past two weeks that's just about got me fit to be tied. I'd say every year or two there's at least one quirky transaction that becomes e … continue reading

Posted on April 10, 2018

The Last Outpost

One of my favorite past customers stopped by the office today to give me a little advice on a small project I've been working on. Since I knew he likes spicy foods, I asked if he would like a small … continue reading

Posted on March 29, 2018