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Groceteria

The highlight of my day was getting the sale of one of my listings closed, and in spite of having a few hiccups along the way, I can thankfully say we had a soft landing. Since they were first-time bu … continue reading

Posted on April 1, 2020

Weak Promises

These monotonous gray days we've been having, are beginning to get on everyone's nerves, and mine included. On a positive note, the light rain and high humidity is keeping the airborne coronavirus fro … continue reading

Posted on March 25, 2020

The Desire to Doodle

Today was the first day I really noticed the difference in the movements of the general public. I'd say the number of people out and about was less than half of what we'd normally see on a Saturday, a … continue reading

Posted on March 21, 2020

All the Grain Trucks

Each day that passes, daily life in North Iowa grows all the more surrealistic when after each morning I go online to see what new measures have been placed into law to keep this pandemic from aff … continue reading

Posted on March 18, 2020

Folk Victorian

It was good to find the sun out this morning, but unfortunately the clouds started moving in around mid-day. It looks like we're to have rain again tonight, but I think we're still ahead of the game w … continue reading

Posted on March 10, 2020

In the Same Bucket

Thank goodness the wind finally went down to where it turned out to be a pleasantly sunny day here in North Iowa. When looking at this weekend's forecast, I was disappointed when seeing we're not to h … continue reading

Posted on March 6, 2020

30 Years War Ossuary

Slowly but surely, winter's grip is gradually being loosened by the ever-warming rays of our sun as it's gradually making its way northward. Yes, it's been a long ride, because we really didn't have a … continue reading

Posted on March 4, 2020

Right off the Top

It was interesting when walking outdoors this morning and seeing those tiny pebbles of snow littering the lawn. I dare say I haven't seen the likes of those in quite sometime. It made me wonder what s … continue reading

Posted on March 3, 2020

Reeling Forward

Someday soon, this snow is all going to melt away, and in its place, there'll be fresh green grass and smiling blossoms, but until then, we must trod along and remain diligent with keeping ourselves w … continue reading

Posted on February 18, 2020

Facts and Features

Another sunny, but cold day came and went, but the real challenge is heading our way when the -20 below zero temps arrive overnight on Thursday. You can bet there'll be some cars that won't start on F … continue reading

Posted on February 11, 2020