Weather. I think I may have acquired the “weather gene” from my husband. I know, you can’t acquire genetics from just living with someone. But maybe I’m an exception? Kirk’s family has a very strong weather gene. There is such a thing you know. Maybe you have it. You might have the weather gene if … Read More
In all the excitement around here with barn raising and birthdays I haven’t had a chance to tell you about our little chicks arriving! Last Friday Danae and I took the 15 minute drive to my friend Craig’s house to get our fluffy-feathered-friends. This is the group we picked from . . . 37 little … Read More
You find out who your friends are . . .Somebody’s gonna drop everythingRun out and crank up their carHit the gas, get there fastNever stop to think ‘what’s in it for me?’ or ‘it’s way too farThey just show on up with their big old heartYou find out who your friends are. Late Monday evening, … Read More
I don’t even know where to begin! What? Start at the beginning you say? Ok.This morning I got up early — 8 am — which is early — for me –on a Saturday. I like to sleep in til at least 9. Ok, sometimes 10…but not often. Anyway, I got up and walked sleepily into … Read More
Did I mention my baby chicks arrived? I picked them up at my friend Craig’s house Friday night. They are in the garage…with the heat lamp til they grow feathers. I digress. Back to the day . . . So, while I was at the Plummer House I snapped a few pics. I love this … Read More
Happy Birthday Kirk! fun, energetic, quick-to-laugh, joke-teller, advice-giver, respected, admired, intelligent, capable, patient, considerate, loving, kind, helpful, generous, “mr. fix-it”, talented, self-less, understanding, wise. In a few seconds that’s what Danae and I came up with to describe Kirk. I know my life changed for the better when I met him. Kirk brings out the … Read More
On the way home from the HyVee grocery store on 37th Street (at about 7:30 pm)things seemed a little . . . different. odd. sparse. Then it hit me, I was about the only car on the road. It was eerie in a way. Usually this road is hopping with cars, and the intersection I … Read More