Category Archives: Humorous
The Case against Christmas
Soon, the PC police will once again be cracking down on Christmas—nixing nativity scenes, renaming Christmas trees, and changing “Merry Christmas” to “Happy Holidays” in an effort to protect the sensitivities of those upset by any public reference to religion. … Continue reading
The 7 Dips
I grew up on my parent’s farm south of Denison on Hwy 59 in the ’50s and ’60s. A dirt road ran west to east directly across the highway from our front lawn. Locals called it the “7 Dips,” … Continue reading
Zucchini-Phobia
Death and public speaking, according to the experts, are the two greatest fears in life. Gardeners, however, know of something people dread even more than dying or giving speeches. It’s a phobia that is rampant at the end of every summer when … Continue reading
A Teachable Moment–Iowa Style
Several years ago, I picked up Timmy, my then-kindergarten-aged grandson, from school. He came running to greet me, exclaiming, “Grandma! I have something in my book bag to show you!” “But I can’t show it to you in here,” he whispered. “You … Continue reading
Caucus-opoly, A Wildly Popular Game in Iowa
A new game, Caucus-opoly, is flying off the shelves in Iowa and predictions are that its popularity will soon be spreading to other states such as New Hampshire and North Carolina under various names such as Primary-opoly and Campaign-opoly. Players must … Continue reading
Confessions of a Fair-A-Holic
Okay, I confess. I am a fair-a-holic. I go a little wacky every September because of a 10-day event called the Clay County Fair. Meandering through the fairgrounds is a way to get lost in another world and take a … Continue reading
55 Chevy
I remember my first car like it was yesterday. My parents bought it when I was a junior at Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) back in the ‘60’s. When Mom called the dorm phone in Bartlett Hall with the news … Continue reading
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