Do you love where you live? Many times in my life I have loved where I live. You can too! Although some places are tougher than others to love. Try a small town in NW Iowa. My parents forced my to live there growing up. How do you possibly love living in LeMars, Iowa? Bitter…
Month: February 2020
February 6th: Contemplating the light snow
A little light snow at the beach today. We need more! Give us a foot or so all at once. Then some cold weather and a west wind to build up ice along the shore. After that, bring on an early spring. Now please. OK, I take it back. I am thankful for whatever comes…
February 4th: Iceless
Blue skies, blue water, temperature near 50 degrees. February on Lake Michigan? It is so far this winter. Last year we had ice piled against the shore. Yesterday? Looked like spring was on the way. Last year February was nasty cold. With plenty of snow. A cold spring, a cool summer. I miss the pancake…
February 3rd: World Champions
I was a Kansas City Chiefs fan since the very beginning. In 1963 as a five year old in front of the little black and white TV with my family. So many memories tied to the Chiefs. Family memories and the Chiefs intertwined. When the Chiefs of the American Football League defeated the Minnesota Vikings…
February 1st: Real beer and no ice
Last night at Old Boys Brewhouse, we couldn’t help but hear the guy at the table next to us inquire loudly, “Do you have any real beer?”. He was disappointed by the plethora of lovingly, locally brewed beer on the menu. The waitress kept any thoughts to herself, smiled and replied, “We do have Miller…