Clear your desk of everything but your #2 pencil. You will have exactly 15 minutes to take this test which will be 100% of your grade this semester. There will be no talking, looking at your neighbor’s paper. Question #1. Is the United States of America a Democracy or a Republic? You may begin. Hint: … Read More
Gold Rush! Three glorious hours of walking around the town of Oronoco — soaking in all the antique eye-candy. Not just antiques, but new stuff made to look old too This booth usually has neat things from Europe and Asia. I was just a little disappointed this year they were pretty sparce – and nothing … Read More
All summer . . . I’ve been longing to go here . . . For one of these . . . With this on top! And tonight was my lucky night! Kirk took me to get a DQ Krunch Kote Cone. Per Cara’s instruction, I ordered a “side” of Krunch Kote to dip my cone … Read More
Remember my last blog — when I wrote this: “Tomorrow I’ll post more photos and tell you about the romantic thing Kirk did. ;)” ?By the way, “tomorrow” was obviously a “loose” term for “some time soon.” We ate dinner with Danae – and after she left us to “go more blonde”. We checked out … Read More
Rochester.A beautiful evening downtown — the two of us. This is the old City Hall now converted into classy apartments (which I’d love to see!). I love these light fixtures! There are two, one on each side of the steps. They really create atmosphere on the street.Kirk and I had an awesome date night tonight. … Read More
“Personality has the power to open many doors, but character must keep them open” —author unknown I’ve decided that I am drawn to doors. Not just any door, but interesting doors. Maybe it has something to do with the mystery that is hidden behind them. Or, perhaps the possibilities that are behind them. Or, it … 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
Change is hard . . . and this change will be no exception. Wednesday morning is knitting & coffee time for Melissa and I. Today was “coffee as usual” until Melissa announced that her and hubby Matt will be moving to Minneapolis ~~ soon. Matt has been named the new CEO at Teacher’s Federal Credit … Read More
A day in my life ~Coffee & breakfast at Dunn Brothers with Brenda; Church construction site to look at stained concrete samples and talk to painter; Hom Furniture Store for ideas (and fun with Brenda)De-Clutter more stuff – pack it up, give it away, throw it awayWait for Fed Ex to deliver printer – I … Read More
Bless the Broken Road . . . Today our friend Brent was married to Beth. It is a day he has looked forward to for so many years as he waited on God’s grander plan for finding his true love. The bride’s brother-in-law sang “Bless the Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts during the wedding. It … Read More