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Calling on all who love anything Italian!

Italian Fest as I grow up calling it   As a Southsider and Lincoln High School Graduate, this festival was a must to hang with my neighbors and friends.  At the time of my youth, the fun times were had at a neighborhood school. But now we can find the festival downtown for the whole city to find and partake…

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Yippy! It’s Balloon Week….

National Balloon Classic Indianola, Iowa   The Picturesque Southern Hills of Iowa This weekend is the beginning of our annual National Balloon Classic here in Iowa,  My family has been coming to this event before I was in elementary school.  And that’s a long time.  The majestic hot air balloons fill the sky with colors and the peaceful sound of…

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31 Parks 31 Days

  Adventure finding the Parks. My youngest daughter and I started a little adventure this week.  After hearing about Des Moines Parks and Rec Department challenge of 31 Parks 31 Days, we thought we would go for it.  Keep in mind the contest started July 1 and ending July 31.   We just started Monday, July 24th.  But we are up…

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4th of July weekend-Endless Fun

GoodGuys The Car Show for Muscle Hot Rods My family spent the weekend before the 4th of July looking at all the beautiful Hot Rods.  A family tradition for many years. This was my father’s love.  He spent his life rebuilding, racing, and admiring fast machines.  After my dad’s passing, we as a family have kept up the tradition and…

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