Stafford Poetry Challenge
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Where’s the Yellow Mustard?
Slice of Life Post for March 23, 2025, by Barb Edler (4:44-5:15) “Have you seen the yellow mustard?” “No.” “I know I have yellow mustard.” “Did you look in the garage refrigerator?” “It’s not there. I looked already.” “Try the… Continue reading
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Gratitude
Slice of Life Post for March 22, 2025 (4:12-4:33) by Barb Edler I am grateful for the wonderful Keokuk Art Center Board for their support throughout the 22 months I’ve worked there. Joyce, Louise, and Ginger have all helped contribute… Continue reading
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Travel Time
Slice of Life Post for March 21, 2025 (3:40-4:11) by Barb Edler Tonight, at close to 4:00 p.m., we will be checking into a hotel. We are only traveling a short forty minutes, but it’s for a big birthday bash… Continue reading
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The Last Meeting
Slice of Life Post for March 19, 2025, by Barb Edler (2:36-3:07) Today is my last board meeting as the executive director of the Keokuk Art Board. We’re meeting a little earlier than usual because it’s my husband’s birthday, a… Continue reading
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Poetry Writing: An Obsession
Slice of Life Post for March 18, 2025 (2:04-2:35) by Barb Edler Writing poetry has been an obsession of mine since I was a high school student. I love, love, love writing poems. I love to read poetry, and I… Continue reading
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Sunday Funday? No, It’s a Snow Day!
Slice of Life for March 16, 2025 (1:00-1:31 p.m.) by Barb Edler Sunday should be a fun day. Right? Well, it snowed here. No matter, I will just be lazy! Fun for me is forgetting everything that troubles me. It’s… Continue reading
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Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman
Slice of Life Post for March 14, 2025 (11:56 a.m. -12:27 p.m.) by Barb Edler My friend Dev went to Washington D.C. to protest and got arrested. She’s a force of nature ready to take on the world at large.… 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
Sitting Behind the Eight Ball 