Every day you can check to see how overcrowded our Iowa prisons are http://www.doc.state.ia.us/DailyStats.asp Today’s number =22% overcrowded.
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I used to crochet, but whenever I try it lately, it hurts my wrist. My Grandma Hazel refused to teach me to crochet because I wouldn’t hold the yar the way she wanted me to. I taught myself from some books. I really missed crocheting, so I decided to give knitting atry. So far, I [...]
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I received a RoboMaid as a Christmas gift from a friend. Basically, it is an automatic Swiffer/fun cat toy. It picks up dust and pet hair, much like a Swiffer does. It runs quite awhile on a charge. The added bonus–Simon loves it! He chases it, and tries to bat the ball in the cage. [...]
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This is from Stacy Ross–a coworker of John’s. True! Christmas tree and ornaments: $100 Cage and hammock to keep cat away from tree: $100 Litter and food to refill cat pan and dish after cat dumped them every day: $10 Chicken wire: $18 Cost of keeping Christmas spirit alive…………………….. PRICELESS!!!
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Yesterday, I got my first Christmas letter of the year from my former brother and sister in law. It was a great letter! No bragging, just a nice summary of what is going on with their family, and some future plans. I have received 2 pictures and a few cards. Lots of my friends have [...]
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