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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.
I joined the PurpleStride Iowa pancreatic cancer walk on Saturday, in memory of a friend who died of the disease, and to offer moral support to his wife and children. There were hundreds of us…
Read MoreLast fall my husband and I took a driving tour of New England. These states are known for their granite. The Granite State– New Hampshire – takes center stage. I knew when we set out…
Read MoreMy mother commented often about how well educated people like George Washington, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin were. The implication being that they were better educated than people today. My comeback was that yes these…
Read MoreMy granddaughter gave me the finest gift this Christmas – the gift of joy. All I had to do was watch her and look through her two-year-old eyes to receive it. The piano? Played…
Read MoreA song is part of my granddaughter’s going to bed ritual. My favorite song to sing when I tuck Hannah into bed is “My Favorite Things,” the song Maria sings to quiet the fears of…
Read MorePolitics, issues, life – how we think about things depends on our perspective. Even ‘truth’ often depends on perspective. As I wrote several pieces for the latest issue of The Iowan magazine, I realized they…
Read MoreThe humidity is so thick today I can see it. The heat index has been over 100 degrees for weeks. Even my husband who seriously loves summer has stopped saying, ‘This is what we waited…
Read MoreIs happiness within your grasp? According to the Dalai Lama, it is the goal of life to achieve happiness and whether we do or not is up to each of us. The perspective we take…
Read MoreThe Dalai Lama brought his message of compassion, loving kindness, and non-violence to Iowa yesterday, and I was privileged to be in Cedar Falls, with my son to hear him. The theme of his day…
Read MoreAs surely as the daffodils rise each spring, men emerge from winter hibernation to tackle outdoor projects. I enjoy watching both. It is a true delight to see so much get done. My husband holds…
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