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In Memory of Leonard Tow, Founder of the Tow Foundation and Humanism in Medicine
I just found out that Leonard Tow died on August 10, 2025. In humility, I express my gratitude and respect for his creation of the Tow Foundation, a big part of that being the Humanism in Medicine Award, of which I am one of the many recipients over the years. I hope this great tradition…
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Butterflies on Butterfly Weed
Sena got another nice video, this time of butterflies on the butterfly weed in our back yard. We call this “Friendship” because at times the butterflies seem to be hanging out with each other.
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Upcoming Svengoolie Movie: “Werewolf of London”!
Svengoolie intro: “Calling all stations, clear the air lanes, clear all air lanes for the big broadcast!” The Svengoolie show will be airing the movie “Werewolf of London” this coming Saturday night. It was released in 1935 and features something I don’t usually associate with werewolves—a special flower. Anyway, it’s the first full-length werewolf film.…
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See The Patio Slicer Tomatoes!
I have an update on Sena’s patio tomatoes. The last time I wrote about this, there were virtually no slicer tomatoes although there were a lot of cherry tomatoes. There are now visible slicer tomatoes in the pot on the right, which I’m sure will make it to our dinner table soon!
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Svengoolie Interviewed at the Comic-Con!
Hey, I thought it would be fun to share an interview that somebody did of Svengoolie at the Comic-Con in San Diego yesterday. Svengoolie is played by Rich Koz and he’s been around a long time. He’s definitely not thinkinig of retiring. The only way we would have recognized him is by his voice!
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Extreme Heat Warning for I-80 Corridor
There’s an extreme heat warning from the National Weather Service for much of the I-80 corridor today and tomorrow. Heat indices of 95-110+ are expected. Cooling Centers in Iowa City, IA Cooling Centers in Coralville, IA Consider donating to the Iowa City Shelter House Beat the Heat drive!
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Extreme Heat Watch This Week in Eastern Iowa!
There’s an extreme heat watch starting tomorrow through Thursday in eastern Iowa. Heat indices of 95 to 105+ are expected. There is a list available of cooling centers published by KCRG although that was published on June 20, 2025, so it is not current. Heat safety tips are at this link.
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Two to Tango Cribbage Mistake Update!
I already have an update to the cribbage kerfuffle I posted about yesterday! The American Cribbage Congress (ACC) representative clarified what to do if the non-dealer and dealer by mistake switched roles during the cut of the deck and picking the starter card. According to Dan: “This mishap of the cutting of the starter card…
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Svengoolie Movie Tonight: “Return of the Vampire”
“Calling all stations, clear the air lines, clear all air lanes for the big broadcast!” (Svengoolie show intro). Tonight’s Svengoolie movie is “Return of the Vampire.” I’m debating on whether to watch it because I’ve heard there’s a talking werewolf. Is that even legal?
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Iowa City Jazz Festival 2025 Kicks Off July 4-6!
Hey, the Iowa City Jazz Festival starts tomorrow! The fireworks will be the evening of July 5, 2025. Read the Little Village story and for a full list of the bands and all see the Summer of the Arts web page!
