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Putin and Rasputin

Another Sunday arrived which meant I had to get to my quite and darkened corner early this morning, just so I could have my contemplative prayer session completed before the the street noise started. … continue reading

Posted on May 29, 2022

Back in the Middle Ages

It was a rather uneventful day with our chilly temps and overcast skies, and whenever outdoors today, I had to be exceptionally careful when encountering those large patches of ice in and around our D … continue reading

Posted on February 16, 2022

Like a Goat with no Back Teeth

In spite of it being overcast and misty this morning, our afternoon turned out to be another pleasant October day, and when looking at the thermometer this afternoon, it was a comfortable 75 degrees. … continue reading

Posted on October 6, 2021

The Light of Dawn in a Troubled World

It was another early to office day due to my having to get some last minute changes made on a closing file, just so I'd be fully readied for my mid-morning closing over at a bank in Clear Lake. Before … continue reading

Posted on September 1, 2021

Prime Candidate

By no means was it a normal end of the week workday due to all the phone calls I was getting on various listings, and most being from Realtors inquiring on my acreage listing at 10089 - 230th St. in C … continue reading

Posted on July 16, 2021

Privacy for a Price

It was certainly the blizzard we had this morning, but at least we didn't have the sleet they were predicting. Just to stay ahead of it, I shoveled out in front my office three different times, and mo … continue reading

Posted on February 4, 2021

Lonely Spirits

In spite of our being behind in the average snowfall we normally receive over winter, I just hope we don't get dumped on this weekend. Wouldn't it be better if we got smaller amounts more often, inste … continue reading

Posted on January 29, 2021

In Basement by Surprise

Another below freezing and overcast day came and went, but at least the wind wasn't blowing or even worse--snowing. While driving to work, I received a text from someone, and when waiting at a stoplig … continue reading

Posted on December 19, 2020

Devolution of the Human Race

It was darned cold out this morning with it being well below 20 degrees when I headed to my office. Thank goodness I dressed heavy enough for it because I was out in it more than I would've liked, but … continue reading

Posted on December 1, 2020

Suitcases Full of Cash

It was certainly a hectic Thursday, but not complaining a bit because with the China-virus still raging within the borders of our State, we here in North Iowa must remain thankful for not having becom … continue reading

Posted on May 7, 2020