No deep spiritual lessons in this post; but a keen observation never the less. Click here to see more material from a blog that doesn’t dodge the tough issues.
As one who is neither handy, nor handsome, I can only dream of such skills . . .
Guys – – let’s get our work done around the house this Saturday, however, awful we may be at odd jobs. Even as we marvel at those who are handy. My sons who have assisted me on many home projects,…
Nothing quite so romantic as an Iowan with a manure spreader
If you’re struggling for Valentine’s Day ideas, then look no further than the Great State of Iowa. We Iowans have always had a certain flair when expressing our affection, and nothing exemplifies it better than using ones trusty manure spreader…
Dave Barry reviews the year . . .
As only he can do, Dave Barry interacts with the last 12 months. To be sure, it was a year that saw plenty of bad news. But in almost every instance, there was offsetting good news: BAD NEWS: The economy…
Bet you can’t guess who has been on the most Time covers?
But, I’ll bet you can guess who is on pace to have triple the number of covers of anyone else. Click here to see.
How people from Wisconsin decide whether or not to eat something
With “the strategy of bingo and and the excitement of Chess,” Tom McMahon diagrams how people in Wisconsin (and Iowa and parts of Illinois for that matter) decide whether or not to eat something. Click here.
New material from Brian Regan
Let’s Wake Up the Hawkeye Echoes
There’s never been a day in my long sojourn on this earth when I could wake up with Iowa undefeated in November. We’ve got Indiana in Iowa City today. Sure, it’s not Florida-Alabama, but we’ll be pumped never the less. …
Mind Boggling Optical Illusions
Might as well get in the weekend mood with these optical illusions. Click here to see more. HT: Z
My nephew is 9 today
My nephew is 9 on 9/9/9. Seems like this should be duly noted. Surely someone has a theory on the apocalyptic significance of such an event.