How I Came To Be Crowned Chili Queen Simone Friday, February 11, 2011 It started with that trip through the bean aisle of Hyvee, when I picked up two 30 oz. cans of chil… Read more
The Physics Of A Falling Coffee Cup Simone Thursday, February 10, 2011 On Tuesday this incredible thing happened at work. I didn't think such a thing was possible. T… Read more
Live-Blogging the Blizzard of 2011 - LATE NIGHT UPDATE Simone Wednesday, February 02, 2011 1:22 am: Trying to write, but can't keep eyes open. Must make long journey to bed. The snow ha… Read more
Live-Blogging the Blizzard of 2011 --UPDATED Simone Tuesday, February 01, 2011 5:00: The kids spread the joyous news throughout the house that their school is also cancelled for … Read more
Live-Blogging The Blizzard of 2011 Simone Tuesday, February 01, 2011 The riveting blow-by-blow account...... 4:13 am: Too sleepy to look out window and see what it'… Read more
Old Sett-Lars Every 5 years, my home town has a big party. For three days they close off main street to traffic and run a carnival. T… Keep reading
Last Night of August Here we are halfway through September, and the opening day of autumn is just around the corner. I have a hard time let… Keep reading
It's Time for the Salads. Here Come the Salads! Is this really a "salad"? Hey it's got something chopped up inside it. Therefore....salad. Do you doubt … Keep reading
Meet My Christmas Peanuts I have these peanut Christmas tree ornaments I rescued one year from a second-hand shop. They were somebody's aban… Keep reading
When punk rockers run away to the circus Rumor under the big top had it that the newest clown was a disaffected guitar player from the Cure. Keep reading
New Hats For Spring You won't need an Easter parade to command attention when you wear these haute hats. Forget all that blooming and… Keep reading