Thoughts and happenings about life in our small town and surrounding countryside.
Shortly after Malcolm Gladwell on country music’s beautiful, often sad specificity became the latest blog post on KarenLovesCountry.com, a sweet reader who lives just a few…
The old dairy cow lot at my husband’s family’s farm was the perfect spot for a square dance. And square dancing was the perfect way to…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
Too tired to write so pictures tell the story of Strawberry Fest today in Long Grove, IA. We also discovered the music of Frankie…
Oh, dear. This was serious. The pup was still at large. And I knew just how awful the dog’s owner might feel.
