Slice of Life Post for March 12, 2023 It’s Sunday and tonight the Oscars will award some person who is probably already preparing to receive an incredible honor for their acting or skills with creating movie magic. I personally love… Continue reading

This weekend has been busy but fun. We drove to Des Moines, and although I had a huge issue trying to find a place to park, we eventually landed at the Wells Fargo Arena to watch my niece cheer between… Continue reading

I’ve been involved with a forum that learns about Grant Wood this year. It’s a wonderful opportunity to dig deep into Wood’s art and life. The experts are phenomenal and I’ve learned a lot. One book that is particularly insightful… Continue reading

March is full of special events. My youngest son married his wife on the 14th, my step-son and his wife married on the 17th, and my husband’s birthday is on the 19th. Two of my best friends also celebrate their… Continue reading

In February 2021, 42.2% of adults in Iowa reported symptoms of anxiety or depression. 25.4% were unable to get needed counseling or therapy. https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/StateFactSheets/IowaStateFactSheet.pdf For the last two years, I have taught freshman composition courses at Iowa Wesleyan University. During this… Continue reading

I absolutely love writing ekphrastic poetry. It is challenging, but so much fun to try to capture the emotions or perspective of an image through poetry. Rattle is one of my favorite poetry places to visit each month as they… Continue reading

We are currently visiting our granddaughters and sons in Colorado. Our oldest granddaughter, a sixth grader, played in a basketball tournament yesterday that ends sometime today. We were blessed to watch three of her games on Saturday. Watching Chloe play… Continue reading

I am currently taking a course about sijo poetry. It’s free and fantastic, which I believe is provided by the Korean Cultural Society. The resources are amazing and they have a contest for students and adults in the spring and… Continue reading

When your coach stares down a ref, creates magic and the national news, life is priceless! I am a die-hard Iowa Hawkeye Fan. I haven’t missed a single men’s or women’s basketball game this season. (Well, it could happen as… Continue reading

Years and years ago my mother planted daffodils along one side of our house. Today as I passed the floral section at the grocery store, I spied a few potted plants of daffodils. I smelled their heavenly scent. It’s moments… Continue reading