Alice shares how Nicole has helped her grow and helps her by taking care of her children.

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Posted: July 31st, 2009 under Friend for Life.
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I do my best to help out around the house with Amy.  A lot of times on the weekend that involves helping with the laundry.  But I can tell you that there’s one thing I’ve never seen while doing that laundry, and that’s a washing machine that’s on fire.  Can you imagine throwing in a load of laundry only to have it burst into flames?  That’s why there’s a recall out on some washers right now, because that’s exactly what could happen.  They’re newer washers from Crosley, Frigidaire, Kelvinator, Kenmore, Wascomat, and White-Westinghouse and they were sold at Sears between February and May of this year.  You can find more details here.

Posted: July 31st, 2009 under Recalls, Show Notes.
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So, you’re done with work, and you run off to pick up the kids, stop by the grocery store for some items for dinner, then realize you need to fill up the car on the way home, and while you’re doing that see that you need to call and schedule an oil change when you get home.  As everyone unloads and you start digging around for that recipe, the thought runs through your mind, “I wish things were more simple.”   I have to be honest and tell you that part of me believes it’s not possible to have life be more simple.  But maybe that’s because I’m living in the wrong place;  I just have to move west…to Ames.  In a recent survey, Ames was listed as number 5 on a list of the top ten cities to live “the simple life”. Maybe they can help the rest of us figure it out.

Posted: July 30th, 2009 under Crazy Stuff, Local News, Show Notes.
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I have a lot of great memories from growing up: running in the backyard, biking around the neighborhood, trying and failing numerous times to do stunts on a skateboard, and more.  One of the reasons I have those memories is because I felt safe (and I’m sure my parents did as well) where I grew up.  And I’m not the only one.  Iowa recently ranked sixth in a recent KIDS COUNT report for places to raise children. The numbers are based on safety, healthcare rates, and more.  So, now that you know Iowa is a great place for your kids, might I recommend taking advantage of it tonight and getting out to have some fun with your kids?

Posted: July 30th, 2009 under Local News, Show Notes.
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At times, during a conversation you might have trouble finding the right words or figuring out exactly what you want to say.  Then there are other times where it’s a bit too easy.  You know those times when you watch the words come out of your mouth and wish you could grab them and put them back in?  Instead, you just put your foot in your mouth.  Well, even I suffer from that, and this morning was one of those times.  Because of Julia’s busy schedule with vacation the last few days and a late flight back into town, her hair was a little more disheveled than usual.  So when she came over to my desk this morning and said, “Mike, I need your help!”, naturally the first thing out of my mouth was “I’m sorry Julia,  I don’t work at a hair salon.”

I’m really glad to still be alive this afternoon.

Posted: July 29th, 2009 under Crazy Stuff, Show Notes.
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