Have you noticed the very common results of shortcuts? For me, they always seem to make matters worse. One day, I hit the gas and lurched forward after a shortcut across traffic. However, I didn’t see the cement island between me and the opposite traffic lane and ended up straddling both ...
One of my favorite times of harvest is in Tama County. Traveling through Traer and Dysart, I'm flooded with wonderful memories. Unfortunately, a recent experience saddened me about the state of rural Iowa. Late one night, I noticed my right eye was very red. It was pink eye which I get from ...
The “new” buzzword is “gaslighting.’ Of course, it’s not new, but social media has revived its use. “Gaslighting” is a manipulation technique where one person gains power over the other in a relationship, convincing the other that their perceptions of reality are false. It ...
The last time I shared with you writings from an author, John Langer. He has written about the amazing and beyond imaginable ways God has worked in his life through the Holy Spirit. That message that God still speaks reminds me of times in my life when the Holy Spirit has worked in ways I could ...
Last week, I touched on the importance of choosing the best and most functional grocery cart. I attempted to use wise words not only to define refined grocery cart features but also to outline their importance. Now we address part two of this worthwhile and much-needed endeavor. (As judged by ...
Let me get very serious for a moment. For nearly 25 years, I tried to build my way to meaning, purpose, and an understanding of life and people, but it made no sense to me. Borrowed happiness from a bottle, friendship, relationships, education, career, etc.—all meant well, but none delivered ...
With their daughter, Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bryant will sail from New York on Queen Elizabeth for England. They will land at Southhampton and go to London to visit Mr. Bryant's mother, Mrs. Sophia Bryant. They will also see his brother and sisters in London and Canterberry. Mr. Bryant came ...
Traveling on roads is what most do in life. While many roads to travel on exist in Tama County, only a few can be the best. Although Tama County has many wonderful county roads to travel, this power ranking sticks to only state and U.S. highways. Time to put the list in gear, so let us get ...
Well, it's not exactly the "best" month of the year, but it's in the top, maybe two or three. I'll explain that later but first, the reasons why October is so good. And other interesting or not-so-interesting facts about October: First and foremost is the uniqueness of October. Its' name ...
I've addressed grocery store conduct in the past, but today I address a topic so immense and life-changing that it spans two weeks' worth of columns. Moreover, it's a specific facet of grocery store protocol that is (or should be) of paramount importance to us all. Shopping carts. Shopping ...