New Life for Old Stuff

In 1975, we built a large addition onto

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

From Summer to Fall in Three Days

Leave the Leaves!

Saturday began with a beautiful sunrise

Play Ball!

In the last two years, I have learned a

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…