#sliceoflife
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Ugh!
Slice of Life Post for 17 March 2024 I do not hire to have my home cleaned but I need to because my house is in serious need of deep cleaning. It looks okay on the surface, but I have… Continue reading
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Siblings: A Joyful Conversation through Gifs
Slice of Life Post for March 26, 2024 Last night a hard fight was battled at the Carver-Hawkeye arena. Afterwards I had a conversation with my siblings. It went like this: Sister: Woooo Hoooo!! (Two Heart Emojis) Brother: Me: What… Continue reading
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Sunday’s Gray
Slice of Life Post for March 24, 2024 It’s gray, cold and blustery out this morning. I just want to pull the covers over my head and stay in bed. Gray days have the power to zap all my energy.… Continue reading
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Strange Encounter
Slice of Life Post March 23, 2024 I’m just drifting off when Joker, our 3-legged dog, starts to bark. He only barks when someone is coming up the lane to our farmhouse. I figure it’s my husband finally coming home… Continue reading
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My Love for Grant Wood
I grew up in Marion/Cedar Rapids, Iowa located in Linn County, but my family had many relatives who lived in Jones County. We traveled often to visit friends and family throughout the area, and I have fond memories of attending… Continue reading
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Let’s Dance
Featured Photo by Fidel Fernando on Unsplash Slice of Life Post for March 20, 2024 I have a confession to make. I think my true soul mate is some stranger. Just kidding, but please enjoy the following video because this guy has got… 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
Sitting Behind the Eight Ball 