Tag Archives: Writing

Digging Out, Getting to Work

Posted on February 13, 2019 by

After four hours digging snow in the driveway wind came up and I shut down the operation. Mid-dig I made a cup of hot cocoa and took a break. I made it to the road, gaining access for when I … Continue reading →

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Market and Linn Streets

Posted on February 10, 2019 by

Editor’s Note: Originally posted on Nov. 4, 2011. I live in the country, in case this is the first time you are reading this blog. In economic tough times, we have to multitask any resource use, so when I drive … Continue reading →

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Freezing Rain and a Green New Deal

Posted on February 8, 2019 by

Ice turned to mush as rain fell Thursday morning. The surfaces of Lake Macbride and the Coralville Lake appeared to remain frozen as I drove on Mehaffey Bridge Road. When I arrived at the home, farm and auto supply store … Continue reading →

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Rest of the Way Out

Posted on February 5, 2019 by

Seems like I’ve been hunkered down and bunkered in since apple season. I’ve been thoroughly funkified. With 45 days left until spring I’m restless to get out of my lair. The number of indoor places I spend time is limited: … Continue reading →

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Soup for the Polar Vortex

Posted on January 29, 2019 by

Monday I made a big pot of vegetable soup using what has become a standard process. Mirepoix of onion, celery, carrot and salt sautéed in a couple tablespoons of vegetable broth. Potatoes peeled and cut in large chunks, a 15 … Continue reading →

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Addicted to Writing

Posted on January 27, 2019 by

I’m addicted to writing. Since retiring in 2009 my morning routine includes making a French press of coffee shortly after waking, wandering downstairs with sleep sand in my eyes, reading at a computer for the first cup, then writing. When … Continue reading →

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Newspapers Are Dying – What About Blogs?

Posted on January 25, 2019 by

Every Wednesday evidence newspapers are dying is delivered to the end of our driveway. I’ve asked the Iowa City Press Citizen to stop this delivery as we get a digital subscription. They can’t. They deliver the paper free on ad … Continue reading →

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