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…
A new “hospital home” for Iowa’s sickest kids
After five years in the making, the new University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital recently opened in Iowa City. Towering at 164 feet, with 14…
Bombfire Valentine
Dan and I made the totally-worth-it trip to Iowa’s only island city Sabula where we celebrated an early Valentine’s Day at one of our favorite eating…
Our daughter’s Night to Shine
Hope entered on a red carpet. She sparkled. She danced. She hugged and high-fived. She dined. She wore a long dress and tiara and took her…
The Barn Raiser film inspires memories of beloved barns
Last Sunday Dan and I went to see The Barn Raisers, an excellent, new documentary by Emmy® nominated Quad Cities filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of…
Great music in a cool new venue: Baked opening for Moeller Nights
Pictures tell the story of new music venue Baked Beer & Bread Co’s opening Tuesday for Moeller Nights in Davenport. Organizer and local music mogul Sean…
An inspiring, reflective moment with renowned Dr. Temple Grandin
Today I got to see the famous Dr. Temple Grandin who was in Davenport as keynote speaker for the Future Horizons Autism & Asperger Conference. I’m…
