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A recipe for a winter’s day
February 3, 2012 My office — den — has been described as a cross between a library, a museum and a landfill, filled with reference books, manuscripts, correspondence and various notes. more »» 
A way of life
February 3, 2012 Are we there yet? This is the question that parents all over the world hear when they go on a trip with their children. more »» 
Guilty pleasures
February 1, 2012 In my spare time, I enjoy running, reading, a good cup of coffee, and oh yeah, listening to “Glory of Love” by Peter Cetera. more »»
Budget is looming battle
February 1, 2012 The budget is already becoming the looming battle in the Iowa Legislature. Last year we said that we would not spend more than we take in and we did just tha. more »» 
The old lady swallowed a fly
January 30, 2012 Driving home from an evening meeting recently I turned on the car radio, selected the AM band and hit the “seek” button. more »» 
In search of a relaxing winter craft
January 30, 2012 I concur with this editor that winter is a great time to do crafts. more »»
Finding old and new favorites
January 27, 2012 Larry and I have rediscovered the joy of movie night. Although like a lot of people, we enjoy going to the theater, we also just like sitting together and watching something. more »»
Traveling through time
January 27, 2012 Last week, I was honored to travel out west to Colorado for my friend’s wedding reception and for a much-needed vacation. more »» 
Me, in my suitcase
January 25, 2012 Can you tell a lot about someone’s personality from their suitcase? I think so. While getting ready for a recent trip out-of-state, it hit me. Lying right there on my bed was me in a nutshel. more »»
Back in Session
January 25, 2012 Last week I was back in Des Moines as the 2012 legislative session gaveled in. As usual, the Governor delivered his Condition of the State Address the first wee. more »» 
Eb Griper: Town sage
January 23, 2012 It had already been a long, frustrating day and I needed a break. I headed for the coffee shop down the road from the co-op. more »» 
The beauty of a potluck dinner
January 23, 2012 So we got to do potluck for our Sunday dinner last week. It was the best kind, too — a church potluck. more »» 
Put down that butter stick
January 20, 2012 I've always enjoyed watching Paula Deen on various food shows and talk shows. She is delightfully funny, full of Southern charm and I love her beautiful white hair. more »» 
Think abundantly
January 20, 2012 I can’t tell you how many times people have shared with me that they felt that it was going to be a bad day and then they were correct. more »» 
Tell us about the Humpy
January 20, 2012 The clipping is still pinned to the bulletin board in my den. Got a minute? I'll pull it off and read it to yo. more »» 
The waiter rule
January 17, 2012 What impression do you want to leave people with? Maybe it is of certainty, of power. Or perhaps it’s as humble. Whatever it may be, most likely you choose positive attributes. more »» 
How do we size up?
January 17, 2012 During the past few months, I have had the privilege of chatting with many Hamilton County residents about a broad spectrum of Hamilton County Conservation Board issues, programs, potential plans... more »» 
Spot, Daisy and Opa — quite a team
January 16, 2012 My paternal grandfather farmed for nearly four decades until 1957 when he had an auction and moved into tow. more »» 
A family history project in photos
January 16, 2012 It’s been two years now since I decided to take on a project for a hallway in our house. It kicked off the summer before as we sorted 63 years of family picture. more »» 
Crafting a new hobby
January 13, 2012 I suppose it maybe the short days and recent cold weather, but I’ve been thinking about starting a new hobby. I crave creativity this time of year, but don’t always achieve it. more »» 
Day dreaming
January 13, 2012 For as long as I can remember, I have been told that I am a day-dreamer. When my parents would go in for parent-teacher conferences, they would be told that I was a day-dreamer. more »» |
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