In 1975, we built a large addition onto
Karen Musser Nortman
The Week that Shouldn’t Have Been
Not according to my plans anyway.
Forecast Frustrations
We are awaiting a predicted deluge today
Christmas in Pieces
For many years, we entertained at least one side
A Fancy Dress Finale
I mentioned in my last post that Harry a
Leave the Leaves!
Saturday began with a beautiful sunrise
Dog Days, Hog Days, Sophie Flies the Coop, and More Bumps in the Road
A little poetic license there.
The Bumps in the (Campground) Road
It seems like a long dry spell since I r
Do it with Class
The forecast for Wednesday morning was strong storms, high winds, hail, and possible tornadoes. I decided…
Rerun on Reunions
This weekend I will journey north to Hampton and Beed’s Lake. The Franklin County Fair is…
Off the Sick List
My brother-in-law, Ken, has always said that RV ownership is not for the financially timid. That…
Hooks and Home Runs
Spending a few days at Geode Lake State Park near Burlington. The occasion is the district…
Shakedown!
There must be a lot of wanderlust in my DNA. In spite of battery issues in…
April 10th, 2023
Since I came from a family of six children and married into a family of seven,…
Yippee-Kiyay!
Considering the weather extremes around the country, I shouldn’t even mention this, but our four days…
Way South
Although we Iowans have continually reassured ourselves that this winter (past, I hope) could have been…
Grub, Gab, and Games=Glampers
It was become a Rite of Spring with the Midwest Glampers: a weekend gathering at Quaker…
Rocky Mountain High
So, here I am in Avon, Colorado on the second day of a ski trip. Yes,…
Blizzards and Breakdowns
My family gets together in large scale every other Christmas. Last year we had cabins at…
Bullets, Bones, and Poisons
Those were the topics of the first three sessions Friday afternoon at Prime Crime, a mystery…
Old Friends, Good Times
Fifty or so years ago, Sew and Blow was born. Six women with common interests, our…
Tricks and Treats
I love fall camping. The crisp temperatures make campfires more welcome, soups and stews more tasty,…
Chilly Days on Shady Creek
From a 98-degree-day a week ago to possible freeze warnings for tonight meant different wardrobe choices…