It certainly wasn't feeling like one of those 'dead' Friday's, and only because it seemed as if I was in a near-constant state of motion since I arrived at office. Of course I felt as though I was was … continue reading
Posted on May 24, 2024
Tag: North Iowa Band Festival
Mason City’s Band Festival Parade of 2023
I'm not so sure where all the hours of my day went, but I dare say I was engaged with something from the time I arrived at office, which in the end, is always a good thing because I absolutely do not … continue reading
Posted on May 27, 2023
We All Have Inferior Mindsets
Once I was settled-in at office this morning, I headed out front and began sweeping all the dirt and sand which had accumulated since the Kirk fire. Oh my goodness! There was far more sweeping to be d … continue reading
Posted on May 26, 2023
When They All Come Out Swinging
It was a bit of a turn-about with our weather this morning when finding it downright chilly outdoors, and of course this was the day I went without donning my sport jacket. The skies were graying to … continue reading
Posted on May 25, 2023
North Iowa Band Festival of 1962
The unexpected rain this morning had me trapped at office until it let up, and then after, I got my clothes changed and back outdoors I headed to get much-needed yard work done. The southerly breezes … continue reading
Posted on September 17, 2022
The Entire Band Festival Parade
In spite of it being somewhat overcast early this morning, it started out to be a fine day, but as the sun climbed higher, the southerly wind started in, and by the time mid-afternoon rolled around, i … continue reading
Posted on May 28, 2022
Thankfully Helped Myself
We should all feel blessed it was a near perfect day for the festivities in our Downtown today, and you can be sure I was out placing my open house signs earlier this morning before the streets were c … continue reading
Posted on May 25, 2019
Slide of Memory
Perhaps just maybe, it's going to warm up and stay there from here on out, and if the clouds had stayed away, I'd say it would've been a near perfect day. Let's hope our entire Memorial Day weekend' … continue reading
Posted on May 23, 2019
Mason City’s Milwaukee Depot
There's no question I can honestly say that today was one where I was on my feet for well over eight hours. If only I'd worn a more comfortable pair of shoes because by the time I arrived home, my f … continue reading
Posted on May 26, 2018