Last year in the deep of the pandemic I thought “just look forward to July of 2021 - things will be back and life will be good”. I did and it is. Yes, things have changed. Yes, we still mask and are more aware of our health … vaccinations, social...
WOW – It’s hard to believe that we will be celebrating the 4th of July holiday this weekend. It always seems like once you hit the 4th summer goes so fast. We have been fortunate (at least I think so) to have warm weather this year prior to July. Our...
This last Saturday was the annual Bacoon Ride in central Iowa. I (and thousands of my closest friends) rode 80 miles in beautiful weather and stopped every five to seven miles for beer and bacon. This is the closest thing to heaven I can imagine. I used to say -...
June is shaping up to be a busy month for our family. We have added horse shows and parades into the mix of softball games, swimming, and work schedules. I can honestly say I had no idea what I was getting into when I decided to get Maleigha horseback riding...
I wasn’t feeling good last night, but what made me feel 100% better this morning was someone saying this illness was going around and they had it last week. That was the best news. I had come to the conclusion last night that it was probably fatal, and I proceeded...
We rise by lifting others up… This week we had a few conversations about our 5 year goals and plans as it relates to Iowa Specialty Hospital and Clinics. It is exciting to think about the future and where we want to go; yet also challenging as we know there...
A friend of mine and I were talking about vaccinations yesterday. She said five players of a basketball team tested positive for Covid but had already had the vaccination. They exhibited no symptoms. She said that those who got the vaccine might very well be a carrier for the virus,...
I was talking with my coach about the ego today. I like to win. I think the biggest struggle/competition throughout my life has been with me. Learning to lose or not win gracefully has been hard … honestly. Coming to grips with a solution that is not what I had...
A couple of weeks ago I had a dinner party, and a mouse jumped out from below my grill and ran through the feet of my guests. (long deep mournful sigh) I’ve been traumatized ever since. I had it all checked out and the “nest” was taken care of but...
When this article comes out it will either be on or just after Memorial Day. Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day originated after the Civil War as a way to remember those who had fallen. As congress passed the Uniform Holiday Act, the federal holiday was set on the...
