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Autumn Leaves Falling Like Rain
Sena caught video of leaves falling like rain during an actual rain shower, so it watching it was twice as fun. It’s been raining nearly non-stop for the last two days and you can see the raindrops on the window. Adding to the rain was the spectacle of a sudden release of leaves from the…
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Iowa Hawkeyes Win Against Michigan Wolverines in Last 2 Seconds!
Wow! The Iowa Hawkeyes football team wins against the Michigan Wolverines in the last 2 seconds of the game with a stunning touchdown tonight! The winning score 20-19!
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Fingerless Whistling Practice Perseverance
I’m still practicing fingerless whistling. I recorded my progress in the lower level of our house where I think the acoustics might be better. I also used our Nikon DSLR camera. Try cranking the volume and see what you think. See this helpful YouTube on how to whistle.
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Neck Catch Juggle Trick Coming Up!
Can you guess what I’m doing in the picture? It’s the neck catch juggle trick, which I swore I’d never be able to do. I’m planning a new juggling video with new, so-called easy juggling tricks, ordinary style. I’ve been avoiding the neck catch trick because, well, I figured it would be a pain in…
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Just Found Guitarist Mike Howe
I just found out about Mike Howe and heard his guitar instrumental song, “The River May Rise,” last night on Stingray. I’m a fan of this kind of music.
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Special Remarks on Upcoming Svengoolie Show Movie: “Trilogy of Terror”
This is an unusual situation for us because this Saturday the Svengoolie Show movie will be Trilogy of Terror—which we saw in May of 2024 and which I did a rather semi-serious review. That was before I actually started doing the fake reviews which I think are funnier and more fun to write. However, there…
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Cribbage Tournament at the Iowa State Fair This Year!
Hey, there’ll be the annual Iowa State Fair Cribbage Tournament on August 23, 2026. It’s on the last day of the Fair. The time and rules are below: We’ve never been to the Iowa State Fair, much less the annual cribbage tournament. According to a Facebook post, there are usually over 200 players who enter…
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Shout Out to Dr. George Dawson, MD on Antidepressant Post
I just want to give a shout-out to Dr. George Dawson on his excellent post, “A Few More Lost Pieces of the Antidepressant Discussion.” I urge everyone who has a stake in this debate to read Dr. Dawson’s clear and thoughtful essay on this critically important clinical care issue.
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Iowa City Sculptors Showcase 2026 to 2028!
This is just an update about the Iowa City notice regarding the upcoming Iowa City Sculptors Showcase for 2026-2028. This means that the date is fast approaching for sculptors to remove the current sculptures to be removed between July 21-28, 2026. We have enjoyed the Art in Parks sculptors showcase and anticipate another great set…
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Happy 4th of July 250th Anniversary
Have a safe and happy 4th of July! Here’s a list of what Iowans are doing to celebrate!
