Well, it’s that time Midwest folks. Time to dust off the canning kettle, pull out the rakes, harvest the corn and beans, tune up the snowblower, winterize the RV or camper and of course go apple picking. Here in the driftless region, cider presses are working overtime as all along the Hiawatha River valley. Fall…
A recent video done by Taylor Calmus aka Dude Dad reflected on the perfect number of children for a family. Taylor, who is the same age as my son, also has three children, as do I and his wife’s family of origin. I posted the link to our family messenger page. We all had a…
My mom was recently scheduled for a surgical procedure and needed a driver to take her to her local clinic. Typically, my sister-in-law takes my mom to her appointments. After mom gave up her car. much of the transportation tasks has fallen to them since she and my brother live only a block away. This…
As I sit down to my computer on this cold, rainy/snowy, dreary day, I pine for yesterday. When the sun was bright, beautiful and warm. It got me thinking about the origin of the April Fool pranks. It’s long since I’ve been duped on April Fool’s Day, especially after my shenaniganmeister son moved away from…
While most of my retired friends and co-workers are or have made their way south to enjoya winter respite engulfed in warmth, sun, beaches and desert, I chose to spend my Februaryholiday babysitting my newest grandson and his siblings for a week. You may ask, am I trying to be a martyr? No, not really….
I learned of a new term from a co-worker the other day. It seems since the spring 2021 to the present, there is an ongoing trend in America of employees voluntarily leaving their jobs. It’s been coined the great resignation, or the great quit. Since I’m very happy with my employer and workplace, I disregarded…