The lower temps this morning definitely created a biting chill in the air which lasted the entire day. It was good to see the sun shining most of the time, but it didn't seem to have much if any effec … continue reading
Posted on January 6, 2023Tag: Elections
How Many Undeserving Freebies I’ve Given
Well, it looks like we're getting our first measurable amount of snow, and in spite most of the near two inches having turned to slush and slowly melting off, it's now turned from a light snow to slee … continue reading
Posted on November 15, 2022Their Powers Are Not To Be Casually Dismissed
Well, we had our first dusting of snow this morning, and definitely not to my liking, but as we continue to barrel thru this month of November, the days will grow colder, the skies more gray and the n … continue reading
Posted on November 12, 2022Price Reduction on 224 W. Spring St. in Manly, Iowa
It was another biting-cold day that came and went, and for sure I'll be hoping my system gets acclimated to these coming weeks and months of frigid temps. I likely would've been accustomed to it by no … continue reading
Posted on November 11, 2022Two More Of Rooster-Red
When they said we'd have temps in the upper sixties today, they weren't kidding because late this afternoon, my thermometer was reading 67 degrees. I'm not complaining, but I will say I happened to no … continue reading
Posted on November 9, 2022Our General Elections Of 2022
I'm still not acclimated to our Daylight Savings Time because I've been waking up around an hour earlier than normal, and then not able to get back to sleep, so I just get up and continue on with the … continue reading
Posted on November 8, 2022Boris Karloff Comes To Mind
Another windy day arrived which had me nearly fit to be tied due to the wind speed and the chill it was carrying with it. Nearly everyone I've come in contact with who've lived here all their lives, h … continue reading
Posted on April 8, 2022Off-Worldly Things
For the first time since the cold arrived, I found myself digging out my winter coat. Oh Mercy, it was really biting this morning! It wouldn't have been so bad if the wind wasn't blowing, and when … continue reading
Posted on November 7, 2018People of Real Character
Oh Mercy! This has been quite the cold and windy day for a turnout of voters in North Iowa. Since I attempt to do my duty and vote every time the elections roll around, I hopped in my car around 7 … continue reading
Posted on November 6, 2018Strip You Bare
Many of us believe these light rains aren't having much effect on weeping foundations and seeping basement floor cracks, but in reality, all the many hours have added up to where people are getting wa … continue reading
Posted on November 5, 2018