“THIS, TOO, SHALL PASS” “This too shall pass.” I have been saying that phrase a lot lately. The pandemic has completely upturned my life as it has yours. Add to that my recent uprooting from Keokuk, IA and move to Gladbrook and you have a bonafide upturned, uprooted life. That’s ...
“Signs, signs, everywhere are signs………...do this, don’t do that. Can’t you read the signs!” I remember listening to that when it was a new rock song just hitting the charts. Hard to believe that was back in 1971. Almost 50 years ago! I haven’t been sleeping the best lately ...
Fact one: Because of a stay-at-home directive, we aren’t supposed to venture out into public unless we are essential or in need of essential items – like milk or eggs. Sometimes the shelves are bare. Fact two: Many of us have had some time on our hands lately. We can’t do the things ...
10 YEARS AGO APRIL 24, 2020 Prom was held on Sat. May 1, at Lincoln’s Amvet Hall with a theme of “A Night in Paris”. Karyn Brinkmeyer singer/song writer. will hold a concert on May 16 at the United Methodist Church. Margaret Lockhart, 85, Reinbeck died April 29 at Grundy Care Center. ...
“Signs, signs, everywhere are signs………...do this, don’t do that. Can’t you read the signs!” I remember listening to that when it was a new rock song just hitting the charts. Hard to believe that was back in 1971. Almost 50 years ago! I haven’t been sleeping the best lately ...
Fact one: Because of a stay-at-home directive, we aren’t supposed to venture out into public unless we are essential or in need of essential items – like milk or eggs. Sometimes the shelves are bare. Fact two: Many of us have had some time on our hands lately. We can’t do the things ...
30 years ago May 4, 1990 Mr. and Mrs. Noel Boldt, Gladbrook, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house. Gertrude Baumeier and Morris P. Bruene were united in marriage on Saturday, April 14 at the Gladbrook United Methodist Church. 40 years ago May 9, 1980 Last ...
I had planned another topic for today’s reflection, but God brought this to you through Rev. Roger White’s FB page. It is from prayers.crossmap.com, which I hope you will look up and be encouraged by their writings. I have only taken these six reasons and written out the scriptures to ...
Before I began writing I asked a wise, older woman what I should write about. Her answer was short and simple. “write about mowing grass in the snow.” I smiled and then laughed…part of her yard had snow in it when it was mowed last week. We have all had a laugh about that. During this ...
First we all measured this situation by days and then by weeks and now the days string together and I’m not always sure if it is Tuesday or Wednesday. By now, we are seasoned pandemic participants. We know how to kill a month by staying inside and following the rules. Cross that one off the ...