Quiet Ones

Let's hope the wind went down with the sun tonight and won't start up again tomorrow. This month has been more like December than I've seen in years, and hopefully it won't continue on like this bec … continue reading

Posted on November 13, 2018

A Young Me

It wasn't a pleasant experience when finding it 7 degrees outside this morning, but at least the wind wasn't blowing which would've sent the windchill down below zero.I did manage to arrive at the … continue reading

Posted on November 10, 2018

As Snug as a Bug

Believe me, I wasn't a happy camper when finding snow on the ground this morning, and to make matters worse, the roads were exceptionally icy--especially the intersections. Since it was so early, I … continue reading

Posted on November 9, 2018

Dutch Mansard

With this weather turning all the more winter-like, I keep getting the “feeling” that winter ushered itself out not so very long ago. But then I'm reminded of the snowstorms this past April and … continue reading

Posted on November 8, 2018

People 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, 2018

Oaken Pleasures

For some reason, the chill in the air was back at it again today, and I dare say I never did feel comfortably warm. I guess it's not just me because of the comments I heard from a number of others.� … continue reading

Posted on November 2, 2018

50K Tricked-out Triple Garage

This was a wildish Wednesday if there ever was considering the number of intervening circumstances that had to be dealt with which had "immediate attention" written all over them. I'm just thankful … continue reading

Posted on October 31, 2018

South Carolina’s Hardwoods

Here we are rapidly approaching the eve of Halloween which is of course the last day of October. I'm a bit sad in finding that this past month which should have normally been sunny, pleasant, and dr … continue reading

Posted on October 30, 2018

Wire that Changed the West

Thank goodness the wind reversed directions and was blowing from the south today which helped to warm our daytime temperatures. Since I had an early appointment in Northwood, my drive up there was m … continue reading

Posted on October 29, 2018

Very Sad Lady

With Halloween approaching, I'd say our early morning fog was more than creepy-cool. While on my way to work, I felt as though I was driving onto the set of "Dark Shadows" or "The Hauntings" which b … continue reading

Posted on October 27, 2018