The viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge came my way. Miranda from Plus Sized Mama and author of Lemonade and Holy Stuff challenged me. I get what the intention was in the beginning. Well, kind of. Bring awareness to the horrid disease that takes the joy of living from so many people. I did a bit of research online so that I could be more educated on the disease. What has gotten lost in the challenge, however, is the education and the actual donations to a reputable charity that is in dire need of … [Read more...]
Aug 21, 2014
I’ll Do it Frank Sinatra Style
By Beth Ann · 28 Comments
Filed Under: Charity, Video · Tagged: ALS Association, challenge accepted, Ice Bucket Challenge, Miranda Gargasz, Samaritan's Purse, Sudan, Vimeo, water project in Sudan
Aug 21, 2014
Let’s Super Size This! Your Chance to Save a Landmark!
By Beth Ann · 28 Comments
I often wonder why I am the last one to find out about some things. I try to keep up with the news and the goings on in the world but at times I am basically clueless about the things that are practically in my own back yard. How did I not know about The Barrel Drive In in Clear Lake---a mere 5 miles from my house? Thanks to a recent social media blitz and with the company of good friends I am now much more educated. And that, my friends, is a very good thing. Especially when it comes to … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Food, Friends, Life stories, Photography, Thoughts, Travel · Tagged: Amy Hild, Barrel Drive, Clear Lake, Donna Hup, historical places, Iowa, Jennifer Flaa, Katy Flint, North Iowa Bloggers, Restaurant Impossible, Sara Broers, Save the Barrel, Seth Thackery, The Barrel Drive In
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