Woo hoo! KarenLovesCountry takes a prize!
The two hour time change has me up early today in Scottsdale, AZ, so I’ve slipped off to our hotel lobby to write. This week Dan and…
Living Vintage reveals springtime in Iowa
Whether Mother Nature cooperates or not, spring arrives this Saturday in DeWitt, IA. Living Vintage at 1416 11th Street will host its 4th Annual Living Vintage Spring…
Sportsmen hope to instill love of nature with antler hunt
“I got one!” yelled six year old Jaxson as he spotted his second “shed”at the annual McClean County Sportsmen’s Association Deer Antler Hunt. The Easter egg…
Fantastic finds at Nashville’s Flea Market
Planning a trip to Nashville? Be sure to carve out a few hours at the Nashville Flea Market if your trip coincides with its monthly take-over…
Tips from yoga expert, traveler & QC social media influencer Clarissa Mae
I’m a plunker-downer. I work full-time as a PR consultant and freelance writer, and about once a week or so I like to trade my home…
Iowa Gathering drew pickers and makers, and country lovers to The Barn at Brophy Creek
With a mix of antiques and crafts, jewelry, clothing, art and more finds, plus food/craft drinks and live music, all amidst pretty country surroundings and a…
Strawberries and old-timey music in Long Grove today
Too tired to write so pictures tell the story of Strawberry Fest today in Long Grove, IA. We also discovered the music of Frankie…
A dog’s life: elusive Stanlee is back home
Oh, dear. This was serious. The pup was still at large. And I knew just how awful the dog’s owner might feel.
Relaxing and writing Saturday
To entice me to write down stuff people would need to know if I weren’t around to tell them, Dan suggested a little get-away. He figured…
Peterson Farm Bros. are “earnest and sincere” pitchmen for agriculture despite parody fame
Date night often means dinner and a movie or some live music for Dan and me. But last night we attended the Jackson-Clinton County Dairy Banquet…
