Measurable progress in reasonable time
Procrastination is my middle name. It really isn’t, but it might as well be. If I have a problem come up that needs an obvious and immediate solution — I enjoy hiding under a rock. Or in my bed. Or finding some trash on television to fill my head with instead. It gives me a headache to make sound decisions and I would prefer if someone else would have to deal with touchy subjects or money matters. I am always willing to sit in the middle and wait. Eventually there comes a time where the inevitable is right in your face and there is no choice but to make a choice. Webster City has had a problematic future on its hands. Hundreds of people are looking at being unemployed in the very near future or are already out of work. There has been an option to let the town dwindle, hide under that massive rock or to find another way. Luckily, with a positive City Council and city manager, the first option really hasn’t been an optio.
» Full StoryPreparing kids to learn and succeed
According to scientists at the National Research Council, 85 percent of brain growth occurs in the first six years of life. No wonder early brain development is so important to a child’s future abilitie.
» Full StoryIt’s not the heat? Of course it is…
It’s been a hot summer with a few days being downright beastly. How hot was it? It was so hot one day last week I saw two trees fighting over a dog.
One recent blistering Saturday morning, I worked at an outdoor fundraiser.
Parades:?A?grand summer tradition
In the past week I’ve been to two parades, one of my favorite features of summer in Iowa.
Parade watching is an especially simple, pleasant way to while away a summer evening.
Siblings minus the rivalry
I was thumbing through a magazine the other day when I noticed an article addressing brothers and sisters and it featured information on how to better connect with each other in the sibling ring.
» Full StoryCare and handling of furkids
We often call our two dogs our furkids, because they are very nearly our third and fourth children. I am probably more guilty of babying the dogs than Larry. He insists, "They're just dog.
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Webster County Fair
John F Kennedy Park
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RAGBRAI in Algona
Gael Game
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