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Toledo Farmers Market
August 17, 2012 Market Report for August 3rd It was another fantastic night for the Toledo Farmers’ Market. more »» 
Back to School letter parents need
August 15, 2012 Dear reader: School is starting very soon. Many of you have young drivers who will be feeling their new found independence, and will be driving to school, functions, and well, just driving. more »» 
Wall Street lessons from the farm
August 13, 2012 An old saying often used by traders on Wall Street, “Pigs get fat and hogs get slaughtered” is intended to explain that those who work hard will get what they deserve but those who try to gain... more »» 
The government should take a lesson from the Olympics
August 12, 2012 Have you enjoyed the Olympics? There has been some great stories. People can overcome such difficult obstacles to achieve their dream. more »» 
Toledo Farmers Market
August 10, 2012 What a market! If you missed this one you missed a large variety of produce. There were 14 vendors set up selling the fruits (and veggies) of their labor….. more »» 
Doggedly summer
August 8, 2012 One of the nice things about being a long term columnist, is I can revive things I wrote a few years ago and put a new spin on them. more »» 
Life Changers: The Nurse
August 5, 2012 One of the great things about writing this weekly column is that my subject matter is only limited by my creativity, imagination and intelligence. more »» 
The Olympic Spirit
July 29, 2012 This week marks the beginning of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Every time the Olympics takes place, we hear of tremendous feats of courage, encouragement and the overcoming of all odds. more »» 
Toledo Farmers Market
July 27, 2012 It was a hot night at the Toledo Farmers’ Market. This didn’t stop the 12 vendors that braved the night to sell their bakery or produce. more »» 
Spatially challenged
July 25, 2012 Being truly spatially challenged carries with it certain responsibilities. Your weekly columnist believes himself to be truly spatially challenged. The baggage one carries can be troublesom. more »» 
Growing Tama County
July 24, 2012 Not long ago, I met a man who shared with me his story of what had happened to him many years ago when he was very young. His parents invited their elderly preacher for Sunday dinne. more »» 
The death of common sense
July 22, 2012 Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Mr. Common Sense, aka C.S., who has been with us for many years. more »» 
Toleod Farmers Market
July 20, 2012 Another Stoplight Festival down, another chaotic market over. The Courthouse square was really buzzing on this market night. more »» 
Too little; too late
July 18, 2012 Perhaps too little; perhaps too late, distant thunder rolls through the hills of South Tama County. Early morning mist rises from ground laid wet by gentle rain. more »» 
Hound or Hare?
July 16, 2012 A hound spotted a hare and gave chase. After some distance the hound began to gain, but then gave up the chase. more »» 
ANDY GRIFFITH; 1926-2012
July 15, 2012 I know there are so many more important things to write about such as the heat wave, the drought, all the celebrations & County Fairs but the passing of the beloved Andy Griffith really brought back... more »» 
Toledo Farmers Market
July 13, 2012 This market manager was on a little vacation this market night. But according to reports this market evening was a little wet. I understand that market started a little late als. more »» 
Stop here for fun
July 12, 2012 Editor’s note: Mike, as one of the co-founders and chairs of the Toledo Stoplight festival was extremely busy last Friday as deadline for his column approached. more »» 
Women are strange and men are weird!
July 8, 2012 I probably will get in trouble for this column, but it is my absolute duty to tell the truth. Years ago, we did a "Couples Bible Study" called "Women are like spaghetti: Men are like waffles. more »» |
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