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Toledo Farmers Market
July 27, 2012 It was a hot night at the Toledo Farmers’ Market. This didn’t stop the 12 vendors that braved the night to sell their bakery or produce. more »» 
Spatially challenged
July 25, 2012 Being truly spatially challenged carries with it certain responsibilities. Your weekly columnist believes himself to be truly spatially challenged. The baggage one carries can be troublesom. more »» 
Growing Tama County
July 24, 2012 Not long ago, I met a man who shared with me his story of what had happened to him many years ago when he was very young. His parents invited their elderly preacher for Sunday dinne. more »» 
The death of common sense
July 22, 2012 Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Mr. Common Sense, aka C.S., who has been with us for many years. more »» 
Toleod Farmers Market
July 20, 2012 Another Stoplight Festival down, another chaotic market over. The Courthouse square was really buzzing on this market night. more »» 
Too little; too late
July 18, 2012 Perhaps too little; perhaps too late, distant thunder rolls through the hills of South Tama County. Early morning mist rises from ground laid wet by gentle rain. more »» 
Hound or Hare?
July 16, 2012 A hound spotted a hare and gave chase. After some distance the hound began to gain, but then gave up the chase. more »» 
ANDY GRIFFITH; 1926-2012
July 15, 2012 I know there are so many more important things to write about such as the heat wave, the drought, all the celebrations & County Fairs but the passing of the beloved Andy Griffith really brought back... more »» 
Toledo Farmers Market
July 13, 2012 This market manager was on a little vacation this market night. But according to reports this market evening was a little wet. I understand that market started a little late als. more »» 
Stop here for fun
July 12, 2012 Editor’s note: Mike, as one of the co-founders and chairs of the Toledo Stoplight festival was extremely busy last Friday as deadline for his column approached. more »» 
Women are strange and men are weird!
July 8, 2012 I probably will get in trouble for this column, but it is my absolute duty to tell the truth. Years ago, we did a "Couples Bible Study" called "Women are like spaghetti: Men are like waffles. more »» 
Toledo Farmers Market
July 6, 2012 Market Report for June 29 This fabulous Friday brought 11 vendors with tables full of luscious bakery and delightful produce. The sidewalks were bustling with customers eager to make their purchase. more »» 
The Stoplight Festival
July 5, 2012 The date for the third annual Toledo Stoplight Festival is rapidly approaching. On July 6, 2012, beginning at 4:30 p.m., a night of music and merriment will begin. more »» 
Unbelievable
June 27, 2012 Editor’s Note: Mike was traveling last week. The following column from June 17, 2008 recalls how conditions were the opposite here - instead of no rain, we had floodin. more »» 
The Champion Rose
June 20, 2012 Certain things are not apparent to a boy. Certain attributes and skills remain unnoticed by the young man. more »» 
SHOW ME THE MONEYYYY!!!!
June 18, 2012 Tom Cruise’s character in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire (one of my favorite movies) is where Jerry speaks to Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rod Tidwell (Cuba Gooding, Jr. more »» 
Toledo Farmers Market
June 15, 2012 This Footloose Friday there were nine vendors to welcome the large crowd. The Werner’s had the crowd around them before market started. They brought large kohlrabi. more »» 
Idiomatic communication
June 13, 2012 Oh how I love idioms. I promised I wouldn’t broach this subject again for a month of Sundays, but I believe this is an idea whose time has come. more »» 
Growing Tama County
June 11, 2012 The economic news this past Friday was not good. Unemployment ticked higher, fewer jobs were created, and the stock market plummeted. more »» |
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