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Sometimes it’s hard to be right all the time
April 11, 2010
A couple of years ago, in a ridiculous lapse of judgment, my wife decided she needed a new vehicle. She relayed this bit of news as we were driving in her (then) current ca. » Full Story
Obama’s legacy not just about appointees
April 10, 2010
Perhaps nothing cements a president’s legacy more than the appointments they make to the Supreme Court. » Full Story
Leave me a message — your choice
April 6, 2010
Remember when you would get home from a trip and excitedly check your answering machine for phone messages. » Full Story
Moscow Attacks: It is 9-11 for the Russians?
April 4, 2010
In the coolness of a March Monday morning in Moscow, the beginning of the Russian work week was shattered by the two terrorist blast. » Full Story
‘Come on now, it’s just a little prick’
April 4, 2010
This is the second and final installment of the saga I like to call: “Journey To Give Blood Because I Was There To Take Pictures And They Wouldn’t Let Me Leave Until I Di. » Full Story
Are the unions happy yet?
April 3, 2010
A couple of years ago, I wrote a column letting you in the Central Iowa area know you deserve what you get.
I told the legislators to go ahead and pass fair share. » Full Story
I told the legislators to go ahead and pass fair share. » Full Story
The perks of working with the tea lady
April 1, 2010
Every morning when I report to work at 8:05 a.m., a steaming cup of coffee is waiting for me on my desk. As a teacher in Marshalltown, I was never that pampered. » Full Story
The art of receiving hand-me-downs
March 30, 2010
Is there anything better in this world than hand-me-downs?
They are free, they stand the test of time and you never know when you’ll get them. » Full Story
They are free, they stand the test of time and you never know when you’ll get them. » Full Story