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Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I put in a new walk to my house.
Someone left footprints in the wet concrete. I followed them.
Where did they lead?
To feet.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. The road I...
Dear Savvy Senior,
I recently saw a news segment on TV about a government funeral assistance program available to families who lost loved ones during the pandemic. What can you tell me about this? I lost my 78-year-old mother to COVID in 2021 and want to find out if I’m still eligible for any...
As I drive around town I can’t help but notice that MANY yards, front and back are in need of attention. Every spring and fall we have Cleanup days. These days are intended to be an opportunity for residences of Northwood to clean up their properties both inside and out. Some of you obviously did...
Back in the day we called it tin foil. Of course, it wasn’t made of tin but since the shiny, flexible sheets seemed to resemble a tin can, the name stuck. Aluminum foil has been a kitchen staple for decades and is still an easy way to lessen clean up and keep moisture in oven baked or grilled...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
The online thesaurus I’ve been using is terrible.
How bad is it?
It’s terrible.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. The weather was moody. Leaves shivered in the wind. Then the...
Dear Editor,
Jane Bloomingdale is my choice in the June 7 election for Iowa House of Representatives. Rep. Bloomingdale has represented Mitchell and Worth County well these last six years and I have witnessed it first-hand. She is always seeking feedback from her constituents to ensure that she is...
Dear Savvy Senior,
My doctor recently suggested I start a walking program to help get my weight and blood pressure under control, but I’ve never exercised much and am 66. Can you recommend some tips?
Hate to Exercise
Dear Hate,
You should follow your doctor’s orders. Years of research have shown...
Wall Drug is in Wall, South Dakota…what a surprise! It is a must-see tourist destination for people traveling in that area and is definitely one of a kind when it comes to a store with something for everyone. Its fame began in the 1930s when it offered free iced water to thirsty travelers heading...
Dear Editor,
I will be supporting Representative Jane Bloomingdale for Iowa House in the upcoming primary election. As a business-owner, I know it’s important to send representatives to the Statehouse with a financial background. As the owner of Bloomindale Tax and Accounting for over 25 years,...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
Good morning.
Can I ask a stupid question?
Can you ever.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. Each day, I make it a point to notice something I’d not noticed before. A friend...