#sliceoflife
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Switching Gears
Last year I got the news that Iowa Wesleyan, the college I was working at part-time, was closing. Wesleyan along with four other rural universities requested funding from the 1.48-billion-dollar Covid relief fund from Governor Reynolds but she refused. Iowa… Continue reading
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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
Sitting Behind the Eight Ball 