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As a curious observer of life, I blog on writing, marketing, my prairie - anything that interests me in the moment. I like to have conversations with readers, so don’t hesitate to leave a comment. I'll respond.
Sometimes it takes a 3-year-old to make me see what’s right in front of me. My Granddaughter Hannah and I took a walk out to the prairie this weekend. To me, the prairie looks brown.…
Read More“Make direct amends to such people whenever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.” That’s the ninth step of the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program. THE NINTH STEP, a novel by Barbara…
Read MoreThe daffodils burst into bloom overnight. March 14, 2012. One of the earliest dates in my memory. I cannot look at these beautiful blooms without recalling the poem my 8th grade teacher required we memorize.…
Read MoreI’m itching to be in the garden. The view outside my office window is brown, brown and more brown. With your occasional robin, which tells me spring is on the way. This morning, I took…
Read MoreSome 20 years ago an animal rights activist dressed like a pig walked up to a young woman who wore the crown of Iowa Pork Queen that year and shoved a whipped cream pie…
Read MoreThis morning, I went to the laundry room and propped the brick back against the dryer ‘on’ button. It began to whir. This was at least the 5th time I’d propped the brick back in…
Read MoreIt’s spring and love is in the air. Now we’re ready for babies. The Bald Eagles are nesting, so it won’t be long. The Decorah Eagle Cam is operating and if the past is any…
Read MoreI was delighted to rediscover this novel by Anne Lamott. I’d read it long enough ago to forget the details. But I remember the style and it was as engaging to read this time as…
Read MoreWe have new neighbors and we’re delighted. Like the previous folks, the new owners are horse people. Watching the horses out my kitchen window is one of my great pleasures. One morning, one of the…
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