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Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
My wife said it was the most disgusting habit I have.
What did you say to that?
Nothing, but I almost choked on my big toenail I was chewing.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Deep thoughts occur as I drive past his drive. I...
Dear Savvy Senior,
How can I tell if the health info on a website is trustworthy? I usually do a Google search on a symptom, drug or health condition when I want to research something, but with so much information out there I’m not sure what I can trust.
Skeptical Sal
Dear Sal,
You’re wise to be...
It’s warmer! It’s sunny (most days!) It’s time to get out the porch furniture. Parties need beverages and they are all better when enjoyed al fresco. Porch Parties by Denise Gee (2009, Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco) is subtitled “Cocktail Recipes and Easy Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining.” The...
It’s warmer! It’s sunny (most days!) It’s time to get out the porch furniture. Parties need beverages and they are all better when enjoyed al fresco. Porch Parties by Denise Gee (2009, Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco) is subtitled “Cocktail Recipes and Easy Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining.” The...
Echoes from the Loafer’s Club Meeting
Husband: When I get mad at you, you never fight back. How do you control your anger?
Wife: I clean the toilet.
Husband: How does that help?
Wife: I use your toothbrush.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Deep thoughts occur...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Are there any programs that you can refer me to that financially help grandparents who are raising their grandkids? I’m raising two of my grandchildren and could use some help.
Tapped Out Tonya,
Dear Tonya,
Money is a common problem for the nearly 2.4 million U.S. grandparents...
Last week we had a dog bite in town; this experience is very traumatic for everyone involved. With summer coming and everyone enjoying the outdoors it is very important that ALL dog owners be aware of their responsibilities.
The following Northwood ordinances apply:
55.06 AT LARGE PROHIBITED
It...
Attending church definitely feeds your soul. It can also feed your body if you have a group of parishioners who love to bake…often known as “church ladies.” Now that is not to say men aren’t willing and able cooks but “The Church Ladies’ Divine Desserts” by Brenda Rhodes Miller (2001, Ellen Rolfes...
As Iowa’s Area Education Agencies (AEAs) approach their 50th anniversary of services to Iowans, they do so in the midst of significant change brought about by decisions made during the 2024 legislative session. These changes, most notably a reduction in nearly $75 million in funding, will have a...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
My father never hugged me as a child.
That’s a shame.
He couldn’t. I wasn’t even born yet when he was a child.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Deep thoughts occur as I drive past his drive. As I drove by workers employing...