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Painting with Friends
Slice of Life Post for March 12, 2025 (10:52-11:23) by Barb Edler My mornings at the Keokuk Art Center often involve an art class. During this time of day, we are in the midst of finishing our projects, celebrating our… Continue reading
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Scared Shitless
Slice of Life Post for March 11 (10:20-10:51) by Barb Edler Today I will vote for a new southeast Iowa representative. Nannette Griffin is a democratic female who is running as a State Representative in a special election. State Representative… Continue reading
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My Unstoppable Desire for Art
Slice of Life Post for March 10, 2025 (10:18-10:49) by Barb Edler Mondays are a great day to get things in order at the Keokuk Art Center. Today we sorted through a bunch of things stuffed in a hutch that… Continue reading
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Springing Forward: Adjusting to a New Time and New Beginnings
Slice of Life Post for March 9, 2025 (9:46-10:17) by Barb Edler As our clocks spring forward, I find myself reviewing all that is changing in my life. Sunday mornings often involve quiet reflection and thinking ahead about the week.… Continue reading
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Iowa Poetry: The Palooza
Saturday mornings are filled with “get it done” items. Continue reading
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Look What I’ve Got!
A childhood memory about money and food. Continue reading
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Thrilling News: Emails and Texts
Slice of Life Post for March 5th: 7:40-8:11 by Barb Edler My morning would not be complete without checking my phone and email for important messages. Today at close to 7:40 a.m. as it could be, I was able to… Continue reading
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Bitter
Slice of Life Post for March 5, 2025: 7:08-7:39 by Barb Edler This morning I’m feeling particularly bitter. Yesterday I saw images of Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert heckling President Biden during his State of the Union address. At… Continue reading
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Better Choices
Slice of Life Post: 6:36-7:07 by Barb Edler Early morning begins with a long list of tasks to accomplish. Yesterday was emotionally draining. Today I must rise above the depressed skies, looming storms, and get things done. Life is all… Continue reading
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Furiously Writing
Slice of Life Post for March 3, 2025, 6:04-6:35 by Barb Edler I’m often at the computer composing early in the morning. Today I did not begin at 6:04, but I thought a lot about my writing. I’m often rehearsing… Continue reading
Sitting Behind the Eight Ball 