Monthly Archives: January 2014

“Kites rise highest against the wind – not with it”. ~ Winston Churchill (1874-1965), British Prime Minister As I sit and write this, the Iowa wind is howling outside my windows. And for those of you that live in an … Continue reading →

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another”. ~ Proverbs 27:17, the Bible A few years ago my husband bought me a set of good kitchen knives for Christmas, complete with a sharpening tool. I love to cook, and … Continue reading →

On Tuesday January 21st, Iowans across the state will gather at their local precincts to participate in the Caucuses. This is the precursor to not only choosing potential candidates for the various offices open for elections in November, but to … Continue reading →

“Football doesn’t build character. It eliminates the weak ones” ~ Darrell Royal (1924-2012) American football player and college coach How many women out there right now are, like me, currently football widows? As has been the case every year, I become … Continue reading →

“Character is the ability to carry out a good resolution long after the excitement of the moment has passed”.~ Cavett Robert (1907-1997), founder of the National Speakers Association Well it is that time of year again. The old year has … Continue reading →