New Sales Record
On Sunday I went down to Hy-Vee Hall to help man the Little White Lye Soap booth at The Women’s Life Expo.
Dear, Beloved, Precious
My Aunt Linda is renting out her acreage. This has caused her to get rid of some of the things in the acreage. I benefited from this downsizing by getting a sweet new table. Aunt Linda So I got Steve and Jesse together and we drove over to the acreage… Read More »Dear, Beloved, Precious
Shafted
Friday night was the big Jay home cooked meal extravaganza. Willy choose not to join his brothers for this meal. Even though a week earlier he begged me not to go to the Ames on the Half Shell Appreciation Party because he needed a home cooked meal. Although I was… Read More »Shafted
Something Special
I had a free night foisted upon me. So now I can get caught up with entries. So some of this might seem dated. On Tuesday, September 16, the movie Young @ Heart came out on DVD. This would easily be my favorite move I’ve seen this year. The only… Read More »Something Special
Worst in Ames
My website has moved servers yet again. I know anything related to PHP doesn’t work at all and I’m not really sure when it will work again, but I’m told FTP works again, so I’m testing that theory with this entry. Jay is rather uneducated in the nuances of the… Read More »Worst in Ames
God’s Lonely Man
I don’t know why, but while I was thinking about writing this entry I couldn’t stop thinking about the movie Taxi Driver. Taxi Driver is undeniably one of the greatest movies ever made. I was thinking about that movie because there is a scene it that movie where the main… Read More »God’s Lonely Man
Little White Lye Soap Radio Interview
Yesterday Shannon was interviewed on the Preston Daniels Show about Little White Lye Soap on 99.1. In case you missed this show, you can download the interview and listen to it by clicking on the link below: Shannon’s Interview Don’t forget to visit littlewhitelyesoap.com and order yourself up a few… Read More »Little White Lye Soap Radio Interview
Retribution (Part 1)
On Saturday the Cyclones were able to avenge one of their losses from last year. Once again it was a night game, so there are few images, but I’ll share a few. Although Iowa State did right a wrong, their performance was hardly impressive. Well, it was impressive at times… Read More »Retribution (Part 1)
Unhappy in Its Own Way or Happy Alike?
As many of you know, there are many times that I like to fancy myself a wordsmith. However, it is a rare day when I actually practice this skill that I like to believe that I possess. I often hear the advice that you should write what you know. I… Read More »Unhappy in Its Own Way or Happy Alike?
The Michael Phelps of Pufferbilly Days
So Willy didn’t actually win 8 events during Pufferbilly Days, but he did finish 2nd with his partner Avril in the Anytime Fitness Amazing Race. He backed this up by winning the Pufferbilly Days 5K for his age group the following morning. Below is a very pixelated video taken by… Read More »The Michael Phelps of Pufferbilly Days
Selected Pictures
This year I took a different route selecting pictures for the Photo Contest. I put together 20 pictures and then had certain people select and name 1 picture from that list. I then entered those pictures. I liked the way this process worked out. I will do it again in… Read More »Selected Pictures
The Long Road Back (Part 1)
Last Thursday, the Cyclones began their long return from the abyss. Last year the Cyclones were embarrassed at The Jack in their opening game of the season. This year they took another step towards redemption by routing their opening opponent. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits were not a match for… Read More »The Long Road Back (Part 1)
Dismissed
The final four pictures that were not selected all come from Independence Day. Todd lighting fireworks. Shannon watching. Fireworks from below. Fireworks from below. Shannon observing the fireworks. That concludes the presentation of the 14 pictures that didn’t make it to the photo contest.
Estranged
A couple more pictures that were not selected. I took this picture last year when Jay went on his first ever trip on the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad. I threw this particular picture into the mix to see if anybody would consider selecting this picture because of the nature… Read More »Estranged
But I love gatherings. Isn’t it ironic?
Lowell has signed on to teach Sunday School for Middle Schoolers. He was recently give a stack of potential books to use as curriculum. One of these books was trying way too hard to be “young” and “hip”. Not only did they try to make the guy on the cover… Read More »But I love gatherings. Isn’t it ironic?
The Wedding of the Year (Prelude)
Not only did I get the honor of being a triple threat at The Wedding of the Year, I also received one of the greatest present I have ever received in my life. That means a lot coming from me. I’m not prone to superlatives. Jen made a sweet stained… Read More »The Wedding of the Year (Prelude)
The Wedding of the Year (Part 3)
As Shawn and I were called to perform our secondary duty of ushering, I handed my camera to Kelly. She took the following pictures before the battery on the camera gave out. I was so completely drained from this wonderful day that I didn’t wake up until 1:30 on Sunday… Read More »The Wedding of the Year (Part 3)
The Wedding of the Year (Part 2)
This is really a continuation of more pictures of the wedding principals taking it easy backstage before the big show. Monica took the pictures of me, including my picture with Jay, the one where he reveals that he truly doesn’t like me all that much.
The Wedding of the Year (Part 1)
I didn’t take many pictures from The Wedding of the Year because I was quite busy being a triple threat: Groomsman, Usher and Reader Guy. However, I did manage to snap off a few photos here and there. I take many a memory away from an absolutely incredible day, but… Read More »The Wedding of the Year (Part 1)
No More Mental Trophies
Last year I won both of the Fantasy Football Leagues that I participate in. This week I finally got what was coming to me, a trophy for the tremendous accomplishment of winning the Fantasy Football League at work. A physical trophy. The trophy was given to me by League Commissioner… Read More »No More Mental Trophies
State Fair Olla Podrida
A random selection of pictures from my trip to the State Fair with my Mom, Jay and Teresa. Ran into Jeff and Yin on the shuttle to the Fair. My new favorite hat. My favorite State Fair Food. (I firmly believe that “food on a stick” is for tourists.) Pioneer… Read More »State Fair Olla Podrida