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Very Good Bones

Another damp and cold one again today, but at least we started getting sun-breaks late in the day which will hopefully mean we'll have sunshine tomorrow. When visiting with a dear friend of mine this … continue reading

Posted on May 26, 2022

Uyghur Detention Camps

It was a bit warmer out today, and likely because the wind wasn't as strong as it's been day after day. From what I've been reading, we're going to be getting rain in the night and likely all day tomo … continue reading

Posted on May 24, 2022

320 – 1st St. NE, Unit 302

We managed to dodge the bullet again with these over-night temperatures because when I left for work this morning, it was hovering around 35 degrees which was a bit too close for comfort when consider … continue reading

Posted on May 23, 2022

Lilacs Last In The Dooryard Bloom’d

In spite of it being chilly outdoors, and of course all due to that cold north wind blowing non-stop, I'd say is was fine day by me all the way around because I was able to get more done than I'd plan … continue reading

Posted on May 22, 2022

Ditch The Cyrillic Alphabet

Another chilly day came and went, and what's got me the most worried, is the possibility of getting a light frost in the lowlands, and of course, I technically live in one of them. I'll be beside myse … continue reading

Posted on May 21, 2022

Driving On A Washboard

The rain was welcome this morning, but this afternoon's wind wasn't. I sure hope we don't get any severe storms tonight. I still think all those fires out on the West Coast combined with all of them u … continue reading

Posted on May 19, 2022

4 Bittersweet, Mason City, IA

Once again, if the wind wasn't blowing so hard, it would've been about as perfect a day one could expect in North Iowa. Let's hope we do get the rain that's been forecasted because I officially have e … continue reading

Posted on May 16, 2022

Systematic Cold-Blooded Murder

Thank goodness the temps finally dropped a good twenty degrees from what they were these past two days because I wasn't the least bit prepared for it. Now if I can get my garden seeds all planted this … continue reading

Posted on May 13, 2022

If It’s Free, It’s For Me

We finally had a near-windless day and loving it to the point I was finding every excuse I could to be out enjoying it. I'm sure many of our retirees were out scratching in their gardens and flower be … continue reading

Posted on May 10, 2022

36 S. Illinois Ave., Mason City, Iowa

My goodness how our weather did another 180 degree turn today. Wow! Believe it or not, the afternoon temperature Downtown was slightly over 90 degrees, and of course with the strong southerly blowing, … continue reading

Posted on May 9, 2022