Cow Creek Road

Cow Creek Road

Sometimes life throws you a challenge and it opens a door to a new experience.  The first time we were on Cow Creek Road was because of a road closure due to an accident.  We were heading back from visiting Fredericksburg, Texas and the main (only) road back to hour...
Time Out

Time Out

Years ago, Gene was home babysitting our boys, and being 3 and 4 year old boys, they were misbehaving.  Gene had had enough and loaded them into their car seats and drove them to the county jail. (I’m not the only creative one in the family!)  He explained to...
Here’s Your Sign

Here’s Your Sign

 Gene and I have just returned from a month long adventure through five states (not counting Missouri or Iowa – the rule was you had to spend the night there!) and had such a wonderful visit.  On our first day, we stopped in a roadside café and I went to wash my hands...

Iowa Connection

 Years ago, when we first moved to Iowa, I was amazed that a local television station would find an Iowa connection to any news story, worldwide. I’m not kidding. Earthquake in Japan? They would find an Iowa resident living in Japan near the epicenter. Landslide...
The Building Supervisor

The Building Supervisor

In order to have a building project go well, there are several critical pieces that need to be in place.  First, you need a good plan.  Next you need materials, and a good team.  And finally, you need a building supervisor.  We had all these pieces in place this...