We all have significant dates in our lives that are not on the standard calendar. Sometimes those dates are based on happy events such as a marriage, a significant life change, a child's birth, etc. Sometimes those dates are based on sad events such as a divorce, loss of a loved one or a dramatic change [...]
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IDOBYKS
Every day on our way to and from school Cheyenne and I pass Keith Schoon's vehicle and yard. His vehicle sports the license plate IDOBYKS and his yard is filled with hundreds of bicycles. You may have read about Mr. Schoon recently in The Forum. The article focused on the fact that he was in violation of [...]
Guilty by association…
There is an operational reality that goes along with being a friend or family member of a blogger like me - eventually you are likely to become part of one or more blog posts. It is a reality that most folks around me have gotten used to over time. I do have some friends that prefer [...]
Vigilance
The word of the day is "vigilance". The river may have crested, but the threat to people and property is far from gone. In fact, it is more important now than ever to be ready for what could happen. With many roads closed around the area, sewer systems overtaxed, and dikes that are now pressed [...]
We are all in this together…
Well folks, the 2011 flood season is officially upon us. Life is going to be hectic and tense for awhile in our neck of the woods. As such, I ask that you remember the extra stress that so many of our citizens will be dealing with - either because they bear some responsibility for [...]
And again we shall rise…
I am on a take-no-prisoners to-do list day, so let me keep this brief (but meaningful). 😉 I want to say something now to the F/M community and all our comrades - before we dive head first as a community into our third annual flood fight (we really do need to stop meeting like this [...]
The other side of yesterday…
So here I am - on the other side of yesterday. The sun is out and I think I took my first full deep breath since Monday evening. Not that life has gotten any less complex or hectic - those are endemic characteristics of my life - but I do feel less weight on my [...]
THE NEW FORTY 