Life as I live it

I took this photo in Clear Lake, Iowa to send to my nephew Doug. I started to think about why and realized I needed to write this story. My...

When I stay at a motel I take several liberties that some people may label me a thief. I top my ice chest off (yes, I know what the sign sa...

While on my 1/2 day (7 hours) Saturday morning run, I was mulling over ( and you thought all truck drivers ever did was drive and check out ...

As a boy fishing bobbers were called "corks". That was because they were made of real cork. As plastic started being used, they st...

Winterset, Iowa We stopped to see the birthplace of my childhood hero. Yes, could beat the crap out of Steven Seagal. Just a small 4 room ho...

Dang, she called and said she would be back Saturday. She went to Branson ( do I really have to say Missouri ) on an annual trip with her s...

I have always enjoyed reading. I still can remember the excitement when I received my first "library card". The thrill of knowing ...

Near Joice, Iowa I spotted this windmill farm. I think alternative energy sources should be utilized to the fullest. 35 landlowners and abou...

I hope that all you dads had a chance to hug your kids today. My son came down from Fayetteville to spend the day with me. He took Judy and ...

The Cutler-Donahoe Covered Bridge was built in 1871 by Eli Cox, it is 79 feet long. Originally is spanned the North River near Bevington bu...

Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, Iowa. February 3, 1959, Buddy Holly gave his last performance. Read more about it here, http://www.fiftiesweb.com...

We stopped at the Rest Area/Welcome Center on I-35 and had lunch on one of their covered picnic tables. They had wi-fi as well as the usual ...

Not much time this morning so here is a few shots I took in IOWA. I truly loved this state. Is ELVIS the Dean or just teach here? Followed...

Our only problem on the trip happened in Kansas City. We normally stay in DAYS INN motels as they seem have nice enough rooms for a fair pri...

One of the things on my list was to visit my brothers gravesite. As I mentioned in an earlier post, he is buried at Fort Scott Military Ceme...

Total miles= 2317 Gas= 79.087 gallons Average MPG=28.285 Dollars on gas=$213.55 Average price=$2.709 Motels for 8 days=$575.68 Average on mo...

Just arrived home from our little vacation. About 2400 miles, thu Mo., Ks., Ia., Mn., and Ws. I took lots of photos and will have several ta...

The Connect 4 game was a favorite of my son and we played many (and I do mean many) times. When we started he was about 4 years old. I never...

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. Thankfully no o...