Weather is a good thing to keep an eye on. On May 15, 1968, an F5 tornado struck my hometown. You can see the wonderful Facebook page devoted to the event here. Or check out the NOAA page chronicling the May15, 1968 Iowa tornado outbreak, one of which was the … Continue reading →
Early in life, I wanted to be a veterinarian. I volunteered at a veterinary clinic on Saturdays while I was in high school. I studied pre-veterinary medicine at Ohio State (for a year). I got discouraged when I earned a “D” in College Algebra and College Chemistry. I thought that … Continue reading →
This is a Weight Watchers Recipe and a personal favorite of mine. I’ve made a couple of minor modifications to it, but it still comes out at 9 points per serving. Prep time: 20 min Cook time: 30 min Other time: 0 min Serves: 4 Weight Watchers cut fat and … Continue reading →
A couple of years ago, Mr L was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, and they installed a stent. Once we got through that procedure, he felt a whole lot better, but one of the dietary changes they asked of him was a significant reduction in salt intake. We thought, no … Continue reading →
I’m sure I had something pithy to say when I planned this out months ago, but with “underwhelming” as the only clue, I’ve forgotten. So, yes, today’s post is going to be very underwhelming.
Continue reading →Teachers paid an important role in my life, as I’m sure they did in many of your lives. Here are a few: Miss Wolleson. My kindergarten teacher, most memorable for me being surprised that she spanked kids. When I shared this shocking news to my parents, I was informed that … Continue reading →
This is an old favorite for some people — or it makes them groan, depending upon how much of a staple it was at various times in their life. You can find the basic recipe we worked with here. After adjusting for Mr. L’s preferences, this is what we have: … Continue reading →
The side of the house is our house project for this year: This wall needs to be replaced. These are “new” boards, installed when the previous owners renovated the house to create a bathroom and an outside closet on the back porch. Something happened, and these boards have a significant … Continue reading →
I developed an interest in sports at a relatively early age. I suspect it may have been spawned from looking though my dad’s college year books and seeing him in the team pictures. My dad was my hero. I wanted to do things he had done. I had a cane … Continue reading →
My mom made it a point to read to me as a toddler. She read to me so much, that I could “read” back to her at an early age. Go, Dogs, Go! by Dr. Seuss was one of my favorites. I loved dogs from an extremely early age — … Continue reading →