COVID-19, Oh Sweet, Sweet Quarantine

I think we can all agree, this is a crazy time we’re living in. Food and cleaning supplies are flying off the shelves. New cases pop up every day as well as reports of death. Understandably, it’s easy to become scared during times like these, but don’t lose hope. There’s a lot of bad news we... Continue Reading →

What Happened?

What happened to unity? What happened to kindness? What happened to forgiveness? All these things seemed to have gone away in our current society. Is it the news’ fault? Social Media’s? Ours? When it comes down to it, I think everything falls on us. Our actions only feed the news to report on what they... Continue Reading →

Failing Is Learning

Imagine you’re at Disney World with your best friends. You're walking around the park and you see this gigantic sign that says Grand Opening! It’s the latest, greatest ride, it has everything from loops and twists, to the biggest free fall you’ve ever seen. Immediately you get a bad feeling in your stomach, you hate... Continue Reading →

Veterans Day

Since the very inception of the United States there has been a special group of people protecting her. They have fought in every major war throughout the years and sacrificed life and limb in the protection of our freedom. These special people are the brave men and women who make up the armed forces. While... Continue Reading →

You Can Do It!

Recently I decided to join that crazy brotherhood of people who run even though no zombies are chasing them. Yup, I've decided to run a half marathon, which is in May of this year. Since I'm a pro at procrastinating, I’ve only been training for basically the past month or so. I’m taking the couch... Continue Reading →

The Reason Why I Love Severe Weather

I love a good strong thunderstorm. The sound of the pouring rain, the howl of the wind, the loud crack of lightning and the boom of thunder all mingle together into a symphony of power. Sometimes, you get the extra loud thumps of hail raining down as well. These storms are powerful things to witness,... Continue Reading →

Farming in Iowa (7 reasons it’s the best profession)

Farming in Iowa is the best profession anyone could ever ask for, in fact it’s one of the best professions there is. I have many hobbies and farming could be considered one of them, but it’s more than just a hobby, its a way of life. People always ask me why my family and I... Continue Reading →

Slow Roasted Iowa Pork Roast with Potatoes

I love to cook and this is one of my family’s favorite recipes that I’ve made. It tastes good anytime of the year, but especially good in the fall months, after a long day out in the field. I make my own barbecue sauce recipe for this but you can use any store bought brand.... Continue Reading →

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