Archive for Humor
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Christmas Past
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “There is no ideal Christmas; only the one Christmas you decide to make as a reflection of your values, desires, affections, & traditions.” Bill McKibbon Christmas traditions h...
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The Christmas Present That Said, “Moo-ey Christmas!”
By John & Joan Maxwell Cinnamon Ridge Farms Growing up on a farm, Christmas was a time of great celebration. Since our cows needed to be milked every day, even on Christmas, we didn’t venture away from home. Instead, extended family all traveled “over the river and through the woods” t...
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What is Your Favorite or Most Memorable December Date?
By Eloise Graham Each month always has certain dates that stand out more than others. Some dates are personal and only important to you or your family, other dates are shared by the masses. Such a date, shared by the whole world, is December 7. It was on this date in 1941 that Pearl Harbor was bom...
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Calendar of Events – November 2017
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Get support from ...
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Just Saying…
By Q.C. Jones Talking Turkey... Turkey talk in November is almost too cheap and easy. By the time you read, this you will have been bombarded with turkey talk. Recipes, blunderbuss toting pilgrim pictures, grocery store fliers and fancy table top displays will all splash giant gobblers. After ...
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You Ate First Prize?
By John & Joan Maxwell Cinnamon Ridge Farms For over ten years, Cinnamon Ridge Farm has been exhibiting Jersey dairy cattle at the Iowa State Fair. All cattle must remain at the fair for four days, so in between feeding and caring for our cows, I get a chance to explore the fair. My two favori...
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October 2017 Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Get support from ...
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Just Saying…
The Curse of Modern Technology I don’t believe in the “good old days.” Never did, even though a bunch of my friends recently tried to convince me times were simpler and more fun way back when. Here’s why. I have a good memory. Riding with my parents and four siblings across Kansas in la...
