National Plan for Vacation Day

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Here in Iowa it’s the middle of winter, so it’s a great time to think ahead to your next vacation! Whether you are dreaming of a tropical destination, visiting family in another region, or even a staycation in your own hometown, planning a vacation is a feel- good activity.  In fact, it’s been proven that planning a vacation releases more… Read more »

Girl Power!

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There is a new sport making huge gains in popularity here in Iowa- Girls Wrestling.  And I say it’s about time! For some time there have been girls interested in wrestling.  Some high school programs allowed girls on their teams, some did not.  But it was a hard road for those girls.  Some opponents would just forfeit instead of competing… Read more »

Here We Go Again

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By the time you are reading this Donald Trump will be the President of the United States again. I’ve made my opinion on Trump pretty clear over the years and no, it has not changed in recent weeks.   He’s already walked back several key campaign promises that likely won him the election- most notably that he would lower grocery prices. … Read more »

National Religious Freedom Day

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This year today is more important than ever- it’s National Religious Freedom day. Now before the right loses their shit over this being some kind of “woke” holiday, learn the history.  This day was established in 1786 in Virginia and is based on the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom written by none other Thomas Jefferson.    It’s one of many… Read more »

Rock Bottom Has a Basement and It Is on Fire

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It’s impossible to turn on any news or social media platform and NOT see truly horrifying footage of the fires in Los Angeles.  The level and scale of the destruction is historic. MOST people react to these images and stories with sympathy for the people who have lost their homes, their businesses, their employment, their pets, friends, and/ or family… Read more »