In rural north central Iowa, where I live, a lot of small talk revolves around weather. We use phrases like: “This heat wouldn’t be so
Tag: Idyllic Life
Regarding Holland
The other night, I went out to dinner with a friend, and over guacamole, the conversation quickly, and predictably, turned toward the deeper stuff (we
The Idyllic Life #14: Pause, But Don’t Stop
I first met Lisa when I was 12. I had just moved to rural Iowa from California, and she was from a nearby school district
Think Big, Small Towners — It’s Never Too Late
When I was in high school, during a “career day,” I was asked what I wanted to do for a job after college. I answered
