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Thugs And Kleptocrats

We've certainly been getting the much-needed rain today, so hopefully our sub-soil will be replenished enough to where we'll be back to normal by the time Fall arrives. Of course on the down-side, we' … continue reading

Posted on June 5, 2022

Memorial Day of 2022

What started out as a gray day with light rain, ended up being another sunny, hot and extremely windy afternoon and evening. Just while I was out driving from point A to B, I noticed several trees whi … continue reading

Posted on May 30, 2022

Another Welcome Divine Intervention

One more chilly day arrived, but fortunately we didn't get the rain that was predicted other than a spitting of what felt like light sleet. Of course the southerly wind was picking up to where it was … continue reading

Posted on April 3, 2022

Putin And His Napathalene Generals

In one word, I could summarize the my entire day as being in a "funk", which was due to a several things such as the gray skies with light rain, the cold, a banker not responding to me, the non-stop s … continue reading

Posted on March 30, 2022

Those Glowing Eyes of Some Off-World Demon

I thought it a bit odd having awakened an hour earlier than I normally do, but with the springing-forward of Daylight Savings Time, I was right on schedule. It normally takes me weeks to get adjusted … continue reading

Posted on March 13, 2022

In Possession of Very Forked Tongues

Our day started out a bit windy and cold, but as the hours passed, it began to slow which helped to bring out temps up to near 50 degrees today. Oh for goodness sakes, the potholes and puddles of wate … continue reading

Posted on February 20, 2022

Worst North Iowa Winter

Of course the wind had to be back at it again today, and now coming from the south which is why we're supposed to be well-above freezing tomorrow. While on the phone with a colleague this morning, I i … continue reading

Posted on February 19, 2022

In the Grips of This Life-Threatening Cold

For sure the topic of most conversation today was this bitter cold which has been made all the worse by that biting northwest wind. I didn't even want hear what the wind-chill factor was, and only bec … continue reading

Posted on January 6, 2022

Beating the Bushes to Find Another

With it being another Sunday morning, my first duty of the day, was to head to office and return to my darkened corner to get my contemplative spiritual exercise completed. While in prayer, I was re … continue reading

Posted on December 5, 2021

The Great American Experiment

I was exceptionally happy to see it had rained in the night instead of snow, and for sure, our soil's in need of a good soaking or two before hard winter arrives. I was happy to see it over before I h … continue reading

Posted on December 1, 2021