I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me! ~Dr. Seuss

Just when I think I've made some forward progress in life, something happens to drag me back to a memory that's not so good.

Pain is inevitable.  Suffering is optional.  ~M. Kathleen Casey

Iowa

I've come to appreciate Iowa much more this summer after a visit to Miami, Florida in June. I knew that Iowa was very hot and humid in the summer, yet still beautiful. Go to Miami in June, it is not only hot and humid, but really not that pretty. All I could see were all the bars on the houses, peach/orange colored stucco houses, dead palm trees, and LOTS of cars and people. I am spoiled here. If I am tired of our little town I can drive a short distance to the Mississippi, or in the other direction to Des Moines to find something to do. Yes, Miami has beautiful sunsets, IF you can get to the ocean or can find a place where the buildings don't get in the way. I am sure I will feel differently in December and January though.