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From the Archives: The Scariest House in Clinton Iowa
October 31, 2004Colleen and I went to the scariest house in Clinton, Iowa on Halloween night.It was cloudy and cool but warm enough for a great turn-out. Tinker Bells, miniature firemen, ghouls and ghosts were in evidence on 11th Avenue South as we climbed the hill toward Cari and Brian’s house.Cari is a numbers person…
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All glory is fleeting
From a post on May 31, 2004. Apripos for this season of elections, economic uncertainty and change.“For over a thousand years Roman conquerors returning from the wars enjoyed the honor of a triumph, a tumultuous parade. In the procession came trumpeteers, musicians and strange animals from conquered territories, together with carts laden with treasure and…
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Don’t Sell Your LPs!
My first 45: Limbo Rock by Chubby Checker. My first LP: Shut Down Vol II by the Beach Boys. LPs who’s grooves I wore out with repeated play: Crosby, Stills & Nash, Blood, Sweat & Tears and Earth, Wind & Fire. The number of LPs and 45s in my library now: 672Remember the sound of…
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Don’t Sell Your LPs!
My first 45: Limbo Rock by Chubby Checker. My first LP: Shut Down Vol II by the Beach Boys. LPs who’s grooves I wore out with repeated play: Crosby, Stills & Nash, Blood, Sweat & Tears and Earth, Wind & Fire. The number of LPs and 45s in my library now: 672Remember the sound of…
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How to get a Nintindo Wii Fit
Since The Queen is a dyed in the wool fitness freak, it was only a matter of time until the acquisition of a Nintendo Wii Fit moved to the top of my honey-do list.We’ve had the game system (our first since we bought the original Nintendo way, way back when) for a couple of weeks.…
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How to get a Nintindo Wii Fit
Since The Queen is a dyed in the wool fitness freak, it was only a matter of time until the acquisition of a Nintendo Wii Fit moved to the top of my honey-do list.We’ve had the game system (our first since we bought the original Nintendo way, way back when) for a couple of weeks.…