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The 19th century German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) maintained that we all have free will. At issue, he says, is who or what shaped that will.
“Every man takes the limits of his own field of vision for the limits of the world.” In other words, perception becomes our reality.
What...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
I put cow manure on my strawberries this year.
I've heard that's a good thing to do.
Maybe so, but I'm going back to whipped cream next year.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me,...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
I tried your advice on fixing my lawn mower.
Did it work?
No.
That doesn't surprise me. It never works for me either.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me, such as: I was driving...
During these stressful days of the coronavirus pandemic, it is healthy to create ways to calm our troubled minds and even cause a few chuckles. My suggestion is to think like an imaginative child again, enjoying a fairy tale.
Seniors who live in Maple Court Independent Living Apartments in...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
What's wrong?
I called my eye doctor, but he can't see me.
Sounds like he needs glasses.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me, such as: 2020 hasn't been what I expected, but then...
Dear Editor,
By now, everyone has seen the news headlines about the challenges schools are facing in preparing to return to school next month. How will students and staff be kept safe? Should face masks be worn? How will parents manage the logistics of virtual learning?
As I begin my 30th year in...
By Jeff Morgan
Iowa Culture Wire
Iowans are rediscovering the joys of the road trip this summer as a safer "Plan B" alternative to other vacations during the Covid-19 pandemic.
But a century ago, the introduction of the Model T Ford let Iowans explore the country as never before, zipping off to...
Echoes from the Loafers'
Club Meeting
I told my wife I wanted to be cremated.
It's good to talk about those kinds of things.
No, it's not. She made me an appointment for Tuesday.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me,...
Dear Editor,
Thanks to Barry Anderson, NWIACC/MHDS (Northwest Iowa Care Connections; Mental Health and Disability Services ) Chairperson for his timely and well written response to my letter regarding local mental health services. I appreciate the time and effort it took to compose the letter and...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
I set a record time for jogging last week.
Nice going.
Yup, it took me less than a minute to decide I wasn't going to jog anymore.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me, such as: I...