My sister and I are very fortunate in a few ways. Neither of us have ever had a cavity. We have never had a fight that left us not speaking to each other for weeks or months at a time. Neither of us have had to bail the other out from jail. Our parents are in very good health for… Read more »
I’m writing this the day before Super Bowl LIX, but by the time you read this the game will be over and done with. And that’s fine, because I genuinely don’t care who wins. I’m not going to be talking about whether or not the refs hand games to the Chiefs or whether or not Josh Allen should have won… Read more »
Today is another self- explanatory day. It’s Pay a Compliment day! This day was founded in 1995 in Chicago when a bus passenger noticed the driver stop to pick someone up who wasn’t at a bus stop on a cold winter day. He complimented the driver for being a good human, and this made such an impact on the bus… Read more »
I’ve never had a great immune system. When I was a kid I got every bug that went around school at least once. Even into adulthood I had ear infections, strep throat, stomach bugs, etc. more often than the average bear. I’d just accepted it as part of who I was, just like being freakishly tall and having green eyes…. Read more »
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 »
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 »