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Top Ten Reasons to Take a Walk in September
The Man of Steel and I went a little wild and crazy celebrating Labor Day, 2016. Not only did we visit the health food store and then order our favorite drinks at our favorite coffee shop, but we also took an early morning walk the High Trestle Trail. Here are 10...
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Summer Recipes on Our Gravel Road
In August, most of our meals revolve around what comes in our weekly CSA share and what's in season at the grocery store. Since many fruits and veggies are available for a very short time, I've been cooking family favorite recipes rather than trying new ones. That's...
Top Ten Reasons There’s No Place Like Home
My spring and summer gallivanting ended a month ago, and so far, staying put is all I want to do. Here are ten reasons there's no place like home. 10. The people at here speak my language. Not just English. But midwestern English. As in talk about sweet corn, State...
When the World Does a Number on Your Faith
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. 1 Peter 5:10–11 At her last visit to the dentist my 87-year-old mother learned that the aging...
Top Ten Iowa State Fair Tips
Our son, his friend, the Man of Steel and I spent an afternoon at the Iowa State Fair. While there, I compiled these top ten tips for fair goers silly enough to schedule their visits when the temperature hovers around 90° and the humidity is nearly 100%. 10. A ride...