My Patch of Paradise: Revisited
I want to repost an article I wrote back in May 2012, after my journalist friend visited me here in
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Perennial Christmas Tree
I passed by our local Post Office today, and saw that their Christmas tree is still on display. It is
No Flowers
Around this time every spring, the crabapple tree at the front of our house will burst with thousands of little
A Day at the Iowa State Capitol
If you visit Iowa, the most impressive building in the state, hands down, is the Iowa State Capitol in Des
Not-So Mass Invasion
On my last post, I featured Canadian geese that have migrated in our community by the hundreds this winter. When
Mass Invasion
Every winter our neighborhood accommodates some transient residents* from the north. Most of the time, it is a flock to
Iowa Seasons: A View From Our Window
(*all photos taken this year)
Painted Night Sky: Seeing The Aurora
I finally witnessed it! Right here in Iowa. I have determined to see the Northern Lights, at least once in
Betrayed
I have been in a constant battle in protecting my territory. No, I’m not talking about Philippines vs China’s dispute
Autumn Morning Walk
Today is Monday. But since I worked over the weekend, I am off today. It is a good day to