Today I have been sluggish and my sister told me that it is a “Theo Hangover”. She may be correct. I miss the little guy after being able to spend a few days with him and now it is back to reality. I had tons Continue reading →
August 4, 2022
August 3, 2022
You Gotta Just Smile
Sometimes you gotta just smile, right? Our travel home from babysitting our grandson on Tuesday was a little bit frustrating but we met it (mostly) with trying to just see the lighthearted side of things. First up – great Lyft ride from Jersey City to Continue reading →
July 29, 2022
Falls Park, South Dakota
Another part of our recent Midwest trip included a trip to Sioux Falls –home of the fabulous Falls Park. The park has over 128-acres and is located just north of downtown, along the Big Sioux River. On average, 7,400 gallons of water drop 100 feet Continue reading →
July 28, 2022
Central Gardens – A Bright Spot in Clear Lake, Iowa
Our recent trip back to Iowa found us trying to cram in as much as we could. One of my favorite places to go in Clear Lake used to be Central Gardens. We fit a walk through the gardens in during our brief visit and Continue reading →
July 22, 2022
River City Sculptures on Parade
If there is one thing that Mason City, Iowa knows how to do, it is how to create a great outdoor sculpture exhibit for residents and visitors. The 2022 -23 River City Sculptures on Parade boasts a whopping 80 sculptures that are on display. A Continue reading →
July 20, 2022
Things I Learned While Traveling
Chris and I just got back from a whirlwind trip to the midwest – stops included Minneapolis, Minnesota, Faribault, Minnesota, Mason City, Iowa, Clear Lake, Iowa and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Travel is different these days than it used to be and I learned a Continue reading →
July 14, 2022
Where’s Waldo?
I love a good scavenger hunt and one that involves Waldo is even better. You remember Waldo. That cute bespectacled guy with the red and white striped shirt and the blue pants? He is the star of many books over the years and was a Continue reading →
June 27, 2022
It’s Summer Time!
Seems like my posts lately have been about things that I am observing around me. I guess that is a good thing, right? That I am observant? Whatever the case it is nice to see signs of summer all around. One of the true signs Continue reading →
June 16, 2022
A Day Away
Whew! I have been working at the AAUW Used Book Sale since last Tuesday in some form so I decided I needed to take a break on Tuesday of this week. Chris and I planned a little trip to one of our favorite places — Continue reading →
May 27, 2022
100 Things to Do in Iowa Before You Die–Book Review
I love when good things happen to good people and Sara Broers is one of those people that falls into that category. Sara and I first met in Mason City, Iowa when Chris and I lived there and when we both had blogs. We met Continue reading →