My $3 sport coat
I have written about my good luck at Central Iowa thrift stores in other blogs. Such as buying a like new winter coat or dress shoes for pennies on the dollar. I have another find.
View ArticleNo turning back now
Well the official countdown has begun. For what you ask. My wedding. Don't ask me the exact number, I think it's like 58 days away. Anyway, I'm not the one with the countdown going. She is.
View ArticleLocal VFW disburses 4,500 U.S. flags
Approximately 4,500 American flags were distributed to Central Iowans May 21 and 22, as part of the VFW Post 839 campaign to place "Old Glory" on every veteran's grave for Memorial Day.
View ArticleStop perpetuating the stupid
Enough is enough, I absolutely do not care that Bruce Jenner decided to make the change to become a woman, or that he changed his name to Caitlyn. Before you get all bunched up, hear me out.
View ArticleHot dogs in the crust
So they went and put a bunch of hot dogs in the crust of the pizzas at Pizza Hut. We were all ok when it was just cheese; there was already cheese on a pizza, so why not add some more cheese? Fine.
View Article"If God Won Our Elections"
I have met, and written about a number of authors over the years at the Times-Republican. All have had a story to tell, or a point to get across. The Rev. Tim Morgan of Kellog is one of the more...
View ArticleThanks for a great Black Dirt Days
I would like to personally thank the 2015 Conrad Black Dirt Days committee for yet another great festival. The weather decided to hold off despite threats of inclement weather and events were able to...
View ArticleOffended by Google, once again
I like to listen to music. Since I don't like spending money on music, or movies or TV shows are really anything that isn't bidding on outdated laserdisc players on eBay, I usually listen to music via...
View ArticleForgive
Forgiveness is powerful. Just ask anyone who has truly forgiven one or many. In like manner, talk to someone who can not forgive. Jesus gave us a great example.
View Article'God can help us'
Some Marshalltonians who have never met the Rev. Darrell Mitchell do not know he and the late Dr. Norman Vincent Peale had much in common.
View ArticleThe land of the free...for everybody
With the US Supreme Court's landmark decision to allow gay marriage in all 50 states, America has become even closer to being the land of the free...for everybody.
View ArticleBudding country artists at T-R
If area country fans have not heard of Rick Monroe or John De Hoyos, they will.
View ArticleThank you Canada, we get it
Have you found yourself out in the early evening recently? Have you seen spectacular sunsets where the sun appears the size of the sky. Have you seen the deep blood-red colored moons. Maybe you have...
View ArticleMarshalltown Speedway to celebrate 51 years
Marshalltown Speedway will celebrate its 51st anniversary next month. Some readers will remember when the track - then one-half mile - was originally on East Main Street. The property was sold to the...
View ArticleBaseball update
Baseball update I know it has been a while since I talked about America's Favorite Pastime.
View ArticleTractor saga
A search through files uncovered a story I had written nearly one year ago about a John Deere 444D tractor. It is one of my favorites, and it merits being read again.
View ArticleOnce in a blue moon...
Once in a blue moon dreams can come true. I have often heard this saying and thought nothing of it. It dawned on me the other day that this now has a new found meaning. Why you ask? Friday, July 31,...
View ArticleFireworks misplays costly
Two National Football League players let fireworks get the best of them in separate incidents earlier this month. C.J.
View ArticleBack in the saddle
Yours truly is back in the saddle after being away for about a week and one-half.
View ArticleStill swimming
Hello all. I know it has been a while since I wrote a blog. As you know I may have been just a bit busy at the beginning of this month. Let's just say that writing this thing was at the bottom of my...
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