Barb Edler
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Ugly Truths
Slice of Life Post: March 16, 2024 “Oh, earth, you’re too wonderful for anybody to realize you.” ― Thornton Wilder, Our Town. The years raising my children flew by too quickly. By the time they were grown and gone, it… Continue reading
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Backwater, Toxic Dump & the Derecho
SOL Post by Barb Edler Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the Earth. –Henry David Thoreau As I wandered a couple days ago,… Continue reading
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River Road and Beyond Walk
Post by Barb Edler Yesterday the weather was gorgeous. I took a long stroll off the beaten path and tried to capture some of the more interesting things along the way. My neighbor S. A. is a lover of antiques… Continue reading
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Stone City Days
I remember being in college and treating my “carless” friends with road trips to Stone City to admire the beauty of Jones County. After I graduated, I relocated to a small town where I suffered some of the worst culture… Continue reading
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When My Dark Side Rises
By Barb Edler “I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is ending up with people who make you feel all alone.” Robin Williams. Moon… Continue reading
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Boogie Shoes: Happy Dancing in March
One thing I’ve always enjoyed is dancing. I think this week I will post a few of my favorite dancing videos. Today’s video is from a very long time ago when my speech team created a commercial for “Boogie Boots”… Continue reading
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Spring Forward
Post by Barb Edler I received this gorgeous hand-colored paper one day from my son with a loving note written on the backside. It’s one of my dearest treasures. loving wordscolorfully crafted~my heart full Florida sunrise. July 2020. Photo by… Continue reading
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Elfrieda Ann, my mother
Post by Barb Edler My mother with my oldest son, Marcus at my sister’s wedding. Family photo. My mother became suddenly paralyzed when I was in second grade. Her right arm was particularly affected, but her left arm could freely… Continue reading
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Bulk Mailing and Other Hurdles
“The Weight” Photo by Barb Edler, March 8, 2024 Lately it seems like things have been more difficult than they should be. For the last two days, I’ve been working on stuffing envelopes, stamping envelopes, buying envelopes, buying labels for… Continue reading
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Career Day: The Life Ahead
March 7, 2024 by Barb Edler Students at Keokuk High School meeting to hear about having a career in the arts. Kirsten Prostman, a brand strategist is sitting to the left in the photo. Photo taken by Barb Edler, March… Continue reading
Sitting Behind the Eight Ball 