Hello, Des Moines!

Hello, Des Moines!

You have a beautiful State Capitol and an excellent history center! Thrivent was an EXCELLENT host, and a special shout-out to Gabriel—a 12-year-old with a passion for history and a love for America’s Story. Gabriel, your passion for our country is an...
Unsung Heroes

Unsung Heroes

In the fall of the year, homecoming floats will be filled with heroes. Teachers, coaches, and mentors remembered for helping kids become better versions of themselves. They may never make the news stream, but they are never forgotten by the students whose lives were...
Kind of Sad

Kind of Sad

  It usually starts August 1.   Libby says, “I suppose we should take the bunting down.”   I nod.   We do nothing.   We find ways to postpone this simple task—to delay the inevitable.   Truth is, we LIKE the bunting.   It makes our plain Victorian house look a little...
One Day

One Day

One morning, you’ll step outside and feel it. The humidity is gone, and there’s a certain crispness to the air. The next morning, the humidity may come roaring back, as oppressive as ever. But on this morning, you look around and see the signs of the inevitable. An...