Welcome to the mailbag, once again a day early. Below you will find some of the many comments, questions and ideas sent recently by subscribers of this newsletter or our publications. They are edited for space and clarity. Look for more tomorrow.

“As a senior, my routine is sock/knee brace/shoe, sock/knee brace/shoe (Socks, May 9, 2023)!” - Chuck

Better not mix those up. Could be trouble. - Shane

“Regarding sock-sock, shoe-shoe, or sock-shoe, sock-shoe, I don’t fit your either/or frame (Socks, May 9, 2023). Sometimes sock-shoe, sometimes sock-sock, shoe-shoe. It seems you’re trying to ‘fence in’ your readers on these issues, and some of us don’t fit. I say live a little! Tomorrow when you get dressed, try sock-shoe, sock-shoe. Your Friday might be brighter than usual! You can thank me later.” - Susan

It's nearly summer. I am going with sandals. - Shane

“Shane, remember the old adage ‘Good fences make good neighbors’ (No fences, May 10, 2023)? I have found this to be true in most instances I have encountered in farm life, city life and rural living. Always enjoy your morning thoughts. Keep up the good work.” - Jim

And we all know the importance of good neighbors. Good point, Jim. - Shane

“With credit to a fictitious, famously insane person (Hannibal Lector), ‘How do we begin to covet? We begin by coveting what we see every day’ (No fences, May 10, 2023). Fences help to control the crazies, be they wild and domestic beasts or human ones.” - Bruce

Or jail cells, at least for Hannibal. - Shane

“I wish I had a fence so I don't have to watch where I step in my own yard in order to avoid cleaning the neighbor's dog's ritual from the bottom on my shoes (No fences, May 10, 2023)!” - Brad

Best point yet. Thanks, Brad. - Shane

“Hi, Shane. I worked in a bank for 42 years and Post-it notes were used by me daily, mostly as quick reminders (Post-it Notes, May 11, 2023). Phone calls to return after a customer left, or notes placed in active files of things that needed to be done for that customer. I still use them in retirement. Although my wife now uses them to remind me of things to do or haven't done after repeated requests. Thanks for the memories.” - Dennis

Do it. Ditch it. Or delegate it. Then you don’t need Post-it notes. Just a thought. - Shane

“Shane, I believe there is a middle ground on sticky notes, and that’s where I live (Post-it Notes, May 11, 2023). I only use these for important daily reminders, and often stick one on my cell phone at night regarding something I MUST remember the next morning. I recently purchased a generic packet in four soft pastel colors — pink, green, blue, yellow — much less jarring to the eye and still does the trick.” - Susan

Too much of one thing — bad. Little bit of everything — good. - Shane

Have a thoughtful Thursday, and thank for reading.

Shane Goodman
President and Publisher
Big Green Umbrella Media
shane@dmcityview.com
515-953-4822, ext. 305
www.thedailyumbrella.com

CITYVIEW announced its 2023 Best Of Des Moines readers' choices Jan. 31. You can find all the results from the poll in the February issue of CITYVIEW magazine!

Best Local Liquor Store

1. Ingersoll Wine & Spirits

2. Central City Liquors

3. Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits

SEE EVENT PHOTOS HERE...

Your Clear Mortgage forecast from Jason Parkin

More gorgeous weather is ahead today with a high in the low 80s expected. We'll see a chance for a few showers and thunderstorms this evening into the early morning hours on a breezy and cooler Friday. A gorgeous weekend is followed by a warmer start to next week.

For help with preapprovals or refinancing, get in touch with Jason at parkin.mortgage

Meet Jessie Nelson

Fifth graders bring life to the classroom, says special education teacher.

By T.K. West

Originally from Albia, Jessie Nelson grew up in a family of educators. She received an undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Iowa before earning a master’s degree in special education from Morningside University. Following her student teaching, Nelson taught in Waterloo, Minnesota, and then the Des Moines Public School District before relocating with her family to Bondurant in 2020.

“I had heard amazing things about the school district as a parent and an educator. Even though I loved my job in Des Moines Public Schools, I wanted to come be part of this strong, growing school district. I’m so glad I did,” Nelson says.

... Read more in the April issue of Bondurant Living magazine.

Happy Birthday Ian Brandt!

These celebrities were born on this date: Allen Leech, Brooks Robinson, George Strait, Joe Bonsall, Mark Mothersbaugh, Reggie Jackson, Tina Fey, Violett Beane

SUBMIT: Send your birthday greetings and congratulatory notes to: tammy@iowalivingmagazines.com

The answer to yesterday's riddle:
What do you call a horse that can’t lose a race? SHERBET! (SURE BET)! - Gail Tomlinson. Or "A shoe-in." -Josie Siefken. Or "Charley Horse!" - Dick Williams. Or "A whinny-er." - Lori Bluml. Or "Ka-Ching." - William Snyder

Today's Riddle

Why did the man keep doing the backstroke?

Have a guess? Email tammy@iowalivingmagazines.com

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