tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post6381066432803236635..comments2023-10-24T05:53:13.006-05:00Comments on Something She Wrote: Things I Learned in IowaJanna Leadbetterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-33062200829046074942010-07-04T13:14:45.462-05:002010-07-04T13:14:45.462-05:00Loved this!! And cherry-rhubarb wine sounds cool!Loved this!! And cherry-rhubarb wine sounds cool!Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457340386682051325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-78746935208425706312010-06-30T12:23:32.220-05:002010-06-30T12:23:32.220-05:00Spoken like a true writer and a loving wife.Spoken like a true writer and a loving wife.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-49512664349076482982010-06-30T05:57:04.943-05:002010-06-30T05:57:04.943-05:00I've seen those military conveys and they are ...I've seen those military conveys and they are freaky.<br /><br />Love all the details.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-91416126828666072062010-06-29T18:49:23.926-05:002010-06-29T18:49:23.926-05:00Sounds like a good time. And I'm with you on t...Sounds like a good time. And I'm with you on the crowds thing.MedSchoolWifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745408218333024946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-49021574935956966972010-06-28T21:54:40.752-05:002010-06-28T21:54:40.752-05:00Who knew there'd be so much to take in during ...Who knew there'd be so much to take in during a simple daytrip?<br /><br />Actually, I did. ;) Those are my favorite kinds of experiences, where you're alert and observant.Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-73536743202866476432010-06-28T21:52:23.640-05:002010-06-28T21:52:23.640-05:00I love your observation of the young boy on the bi...I love your observation of the young boy on the bike. I feel there is a good story there...Melissa Sarnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215683401795724259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-35975652290595356292010-06-28T21:25:58.729-05:002010-06-28T21:25:58.729-05:0020+ military Hummers? Scary.
Sounds like a fine ...20+ military Hummers? Scary. <br /><br />Sounds like a fine time. I've driven through Iowa many a time. Always see something new. Cherry-rhubarb? I think I'd like that in a pie better than a bottle of wine. Maybe over vanilla ice cream.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-5435769962049512772010-06-28T21:15:12.277-05:002010-06-28T21:15:12.277-05:00I love your list and it sounds like you had a good...I love your list and it sounds like you had a good time. I've never been to Iowa before but I guess I just got to live vicariously through you :) Welcome back!Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-19922929738916445012010-06-28T20:05:28.551-05:002010-06-28T20:05:28.551-05:00Iowa!! My home state! Where in Iowa??Iowa!! My home state! Where in Iowa??Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-5256861109873554852010-06-28T19:51:54.365-05:002010-06-28T19:51:54.365-05:00What an interesting trip! Surely there are story i...What an interesting trip! Surely there are story ideas here...<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Karen :)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-15599309631049541942010-06-28T18:34:15.082-05:002010-06-28T18:34:15.082-05:00Oh, what a trip to remember! Yes to all your obser...Oh, what a trip to remember! Yes to all your observations. Right on.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-38123405885054389202010-06-28T14:54:10.025-05:002010-06-28T14:54:10.025-05:00I must say, I've never heard a recount quite l...I must say, I've never heard a recount quite like that...lol....You are wonderful!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17012982939454873340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-46106982571257696262010-06-28T14:42:02.085-05:002010-06-28T14:42:02.085-05:00There is always more than one detour :D I feel li...There is always more than one detour :D I feel like I was in the car with you. I wonder: what are the untold stories of these little towns? After all, lots of people come from little towns.graceunderpressurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497067608259260039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-15791422018440709312010-06-28T13:14:57.341-05:002010-06-28T13:14:57.341-05:00Life is the best inspiration, isn't it? The v...Life is the best inspiration, isn't it? The very best muse to our work. Ideas are everywhere we look!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-80428740577650630932010-06-28T12:29:00.394-05:002010-06-28T12:29:00.394-05:00LOL! I once had friends in Montana send us Cherry ...LOL! I once had friends in Montana send us Cherry wine. It was actually very good, no sulfites, and stood up to a steak meal. :)<br />Glad you had a great time.Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-2863697696784834942010-06-28T12:18:54.207-05:002010-06-28T12:18:54.207-05:00Ahh, life. Who needs tv when there are so many sto...Ahh, life. Who needs tv when there are so many stories going on when just observing our surroundings? I love the image of the boy riding his bike around DQ. Very nice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-62660690362074555082010-06-28T12:18:53.211-05:002010-06-28T12:18:53.211-05:00This weekend, I will witness that annual phenomeno...This weekend, I will witness that annual phenomenon of men becoming seventh graders again at the Kaboom, the annual Fourth of July cookout and fireworks extravaganza that we host. I'm serious. The men all revert to about junior-high level when the firecrackers come out! That's what I had to think of when you mentioned your husband and his brothers.Rhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-26097810724877984922010-06-28T12:12:47.117-05:002010-06-28T12:12:47.117-05:00Crowds of people make me nervous, and I fumble wit...Crowds of people make me nervous, and I fumble with awkwardness.<br /><br />I can totally relate to that and drinking hot water is disgusting.<br /><br />Sounds like you had fun.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-88096157989149993082010-06-28T11:31:15.990-05:002010-06-28T11:31:15.990-05:00Sounds like a great trip! I love family, and I lo...Sounds like a great trip! I love family, and I love watching the "men" turn into little boys when they're together!<br /><br />I've definitely sipped hot water by accident before. Gross.April Plummerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000526454256802504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-38842794820219047302010-06-28T11:27:21.751-05:002010-06-28T11:27:21.751-05:00So cute, Janna! All but the crack part. Ugghhh!
I...So cute, Janna! All but the crack part. Ugghhh!<br /><br />I hope all those chickens aren't there at the same time!<br /><br />I love how you convey your heart from your word weaving.Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-49247232765422704332010-06-28T10:56:49.759-05:002010-06-28T10:56:49.759-05:00Those are great. I especially like the white salmo...Those are great. I especially like the white salmon.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-4108588519413141462010-06-28T10:21:41.957-05:002010-06-28T10:21:41.957-05:00What fun!
You must be a writer, with those low-rid...What fun!<br />You must be a writer, with those low-rider observations!!! LOL<br /><br />Pattipattihttp://www.pattilacy.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-66153280822370732392010-06-28T10:14:17.012-05:002010-06-28T10:14:17.012-05:00I love your observations! And agree heartily with ...I love your observations! And agree heartily with some, like the hot water. Gross!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-82340950942178449892010-06-28T09:48:32.672-05:002010-06-28T09:48:32.672-05:00Ha! It sounds like a nice trip. And, it appears ...Ha! It sounds like a nice trip. And, it appears you learned some very valuable things.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-18770838857328216252010-06-28T09:24:57.290-05:002010-06-28T09:24:57.290-05:00Sounds like a great experience! :DSounds like a great experience! :DJLChttp://jcaddell.comnoreply@blogger.com