Road Trip: Iowa-Florida, Part II
It looks like I can finally catch my breath after an insane few weeks of work and play. It’s been quite a while since I’ve had to figure out a way to balance various activities, but I don’t really mind staying busy. However, for the sake of this website, I just need to stay busy with more interesting undertakings. Sitting at a desk and writing for hours on end doesn’t make for the most riveting posts, but luckily for... Read More
Storm
This morning, I woke up to storm sirens blaring outside my window. So, obviously, I grabbed my camera and ran outside just in time to watch a huge wall cloud engulf the sky above my house: Unfortunately (I love severe weather), these ominous clouds were deceptive. The storm wasn’t too bad, but the wind did blow some things around the yard. As I was pulling out of my driveway to head to a manicure/pedicure date with my younger cousins,... Read More
Sunrise
I am not a morning person. I don’t work well in the morning. I don’t look spectacular in the morning. I can barely function in the morning. I accomplish what I accomplish late at night. Anyway… Yesterday, I had to wake up at 5 am. I usually go to bed at 2 am. I finished 6 cups of coffee by 6:30 am and was still suffering from an acute bout of narcolepsy. ’Twas not pretty. However, I think I managed to brush my teeth.... Read More
Iowa’s Finest
Last night, I met up with some friends for a late dinner and a few drinks. We aimlessly meandered around downtown Des Moines looking for a crowd that consisted of more than a bartender and a regular. We also looked for karaoke, because….actually, don’t even ask. Anyway… We soon found ourselves in an empty bar talking to a corpulent bartender. Wanting some excitement, my friend asked him, “So, what’s the craziest... Read More
This Winter
Ugh: The good news is, once this all melts (maybe, hopefully, by July), we might have waterfront property. Bring your canoe and come visit! Read More
Ice Storm
This winter has been unbelievable. And…It’s only January. Ugh. Read More
Buried
The title says it all: Read More
