The Iowa Experience

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Who said that Iowa did not have mountains? I went for a drive in the country today because I looked up at the sky and it was giving me some interesting effects. This is our snow piled up at an intersection.
It was so nice to see the sun shining and the beautiful wispy clouds. Much nicer than the grey cover we have been having. I love seeing the clusters of farm buildings in the distance.
One of the things I like about living in Ames is that we have some country roads to drive and you can see the sky. I have been pretty busy this week and it was nice today to take some time to go to Staples to buy a new printer cartridge and supplies and then to borders where I purchased Craig Ferguson's book. I forgot to go up and pick up my prescription but I will (most likely) remember tomorrow
Last week was busy. Wednesday to Des Moines to work in the Consistory Office and the knighting of the new Knights of St. Andrew, I forgot to take my camera with me on Thursday so I did not get any pictures of the Spring Kick-off. Kurt was supposed to get the pictures for the Consistory Blog but he was having trouble getting them off the Consistory camera so I doubt there will be a post.

I love trees. Especially this time of year when you can see individual branches.

Friday I went down early and met Shane and Kurt for Lunch and worked in the office and then Friday Night we had our Stated Meeting for Specialis Procer Lodge. It was exciting. There are things in the works which make me proud to be a member of this Lodge. Plus we have a terrific group of members. We had three guests last night and they were nice to have with us. I think they will be back. Actually one of them is going to come for sure and will probably join us as a dual member.
We go out to eat after the meeting. There were 12 of us and we went to Gino's Restaurant and I was there until 11:00.
More Mountains. Today I wrote the minutes for last night's meeting and got them sent out to the members and then I worked on some reports and as I mentioned did a little shopping therapy. Actually I have been working on the reports all day but I did take that little excursion.
Someday perhaps I shall get caught up and get everything organized and cleaned up. I really need a desk. Tomorrow I am having lunch with a Brother and must do laundry or I will have nothing to wear. I am going to try to get some more pictures. I need to get some of Miles. Thanks for stopping by. Have a blessed Sunday. Hugs, j