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Dear Editor,
I’ve had the privilege of working with Doug on the Top of Iowa Board and the Northwood Development Corp. Board and support his bid for the open Supervisor position. Having served on these boards, he brings a lot of experience in economic development and an understanding of financing...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
Another year has gone by and what have we learned? Nothing.
That's not true. I learned how to hoard toilet paper.
I stand corrected.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. I drove...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
It's the same thing after Christmas each year.
The feeling of peace, love and understanding?
No, the feeling of having worked less often than a fast-food ice cream machine.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
How was your Christmas?
It was wonderful. I got everything I wanted. It makes me think.
About how lucky you are?
No, it makes me think I should have asked for more.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive...
DEAR EDITOR:
I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.
Papa says, “If you see it in THE SUN it's so.”
Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?
VIRGINIA O'HANLON.
115 WEST NINETY-FIFTH STREET.
VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They have been...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
I had nothing better to do, so I bought myself a house with six garages for Christmas.
Six garages? What do you collect?
Garages.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me, such as: I...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
I knew one of us would grow up to be an uber-cool and normal man.
You did?
And I knew the other one would grow up to be Al Batt.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me, such as:...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
I'm sorry I hurt your feelings when I called you stupid.
I appreciate the apology.
I wouldn't have called you stupid if I'd have thought you didn't know.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
I walk 6 miles each day.
What's the secret to your dedication?
There's this wonderful pizza place 3 miles from my home.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me, such as: I sat in my...
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