Archive for Humor
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities – Miles and Miles of Iowa
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall In and Out of the Quad-Cities; it’s our mission, and maybe our quest. Sometimes we’re in, sometimes we’re out. This past month has found mostly out. Just like Zeus had a thing for Cronus, one might suppose the great god of calendars had a thing for a...
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Gail and Toni’s Retreat The hustle and bustle of daily life, the constant drone of a TV, quick trips to the store, a cell phone call from the doctor’s office, running the dry cleaning down to Burke’s – the joys of living the Good Life. Whether ...
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May Dates and Facts
By Eloise Graham Welcome to the merry month of May! The birthstone is the emerald, and the flower is the Lily if the Valley. May Day, the first day of May, is a frivolous celebration of dancing around a flagpole, flower baskets and candy. The month ends with the Memorial Day weekend, a solemn ce...
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall On the Road Again Since Biblical Times, road trips have held significance. Father Abraham saw Ur in the rear view way back in Genesis. Saul had a revelation on the road to Damascus. Bob Hope and Bing Crosby took Dorothy Lamar on seven road trips in t...
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall The Gail and Toni Code Ancient Mysteries, Secret Signals and Sweaters that Fit We hold a powerful connection with the past. An ancient link so potent, its very existence has been banned by Kings, Potentates and Pontiffs. Simultaneously springing for...
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April Dates and Facts
By Eloise Graham April - a month in spring! This year, we have had spring-like weather in February. I hope April will not disappoint us. April is a new beginning, a chance to look forward to more leisure time. But, April is also a busy time, preparing yards, gardens, decks, maybe summer cabins,...
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities – When the Saints Come Marching In
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall When the Saints Come Marching In We can’t help but notice the preponderance of Saints playing a role in the festivities one experiences this time of year. All religious overtones aside, the span between mid-February, and the end of March is chocked ...
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In and Out of the Quad Cities – What We Learned
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall What We Learned Learning is a critical component of life. Lifestyle gurus tell us; folks with a plan for continuous intellectual growth occupy the ranks of the happiest and healthiest folks on the planet. Furthermore, those who share this psychological...
