Monthly Archives: February 2016

On the Pledge of Allegiance

Posted on February 28, 2016 by the roused bear

One of the local school districts has decided to require that the Pledge of Allegiance be recited by all students, k-12, at least once a week. I recited the pledge often as a child–at school and at events for certain … Continue reading →

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Snow

Posted on February 11, 2016 by the roused bear

It is well into February and I am tired of the snow.  The weather forecast is for temperatures above freezing and sunny skies next week. I can hardly wait.

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San Diego Bugs

Posted on February 9, 2016 by the roused bear

I recently spent a week in San Diego California for a course that was required as part of my work.  Since it was below freezing when I left, and snowed here in Iowa while I was gone,  I was sort … Continue reading →

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