Welcome to the Friday mailbag where you will find some of the comments, questions and ideas sent recently by subscribers of this newsletter or our publications. They are edited for space and clarity.

“We still have our first flat panel TV, just moved it to our bedroom for early-morning weather. We have two others (Television sets, Feb. 22, 2023). Size and price made all of this gluttony possible. We haven’t gone super-technical, partly because we don’t understand, and mostly because we don’t watch that much. Also we have endured what was described by a TV dealer as Sony coming in during the night and making software updates on a TV we thought was turned off. Or, even more spooky, our television has talked to us when it was supposedly turned off. Over several months, a few times in the middle of the night. Saying words to the effect there was an error and to take some kind of correction action. We were never sure if it was the TV or the satellite receiver until we moved. In our new apartment with no satellite, we have had the TV talk a couple of times.” - Chuck

You might want to inspect your closets. - Shane

“One thing I do actually get right is the answer to your question. It’s ‘spring forward, fall back’ (It’s about time, March 1, 2023). I only know this because before they changed it to mid-November, in my college years, I always got an extra hour at the bar on my birthday weekend (end of October) because they turned the clock back at midnight. That doesn’t need to end up in the mailbag; that’s just for your knowledge. Ha!” - Chris

Oops. - Shane

“Good morning, Shane. Congrats on being recognized by the Johnston program (Invested in wrestling, March 7, 2023). Well deserved. Also, an awesome column. We're blessed to have had both boys wrestle over many years from youth through college. The lessons learned and the friendships will last them forever. We also have many friends because of wrestling. We've shared highs and lows and celebrations on and off the mat with them.” - Jeff

Compared to other sports participants and fans, the wrestling circle may be small, but it is definitely strong. - Shane

Have a fantastic Friday, and thanks 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 Mediterranean Food

1. Fresh Mediterranean Express

2. Gazali’s Mediterranean Grill

3. Olympic Flame Restaurant

SEE EVENT PHOTOS HERE...

Your Clear Mortgage forecast from Jason Parkin

It'll stay cloudy but dry today and we'll melt a little of our snowfall. The next snow chance comes late Saturday afternoon into Saturday night, when we could see accumulations similar to our last system. Saturday and Sunday will be breezy. It appears beyond that it'll be dry into next Thursday.

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

Meet Brian Cyr

Teaching architecture and engineering

By Darren Tromblay

Brian Cyr is an architecture and engineering instructor at Waukee Apex Innovation & Learning Center.

In layman’s terms, describe what an architecture and engineering instructor does.
“At Waukee APEX, our focus is to provide professional development and growth experiences to our student-associates by drawing on the expertise of business partners to bring real-world experience to high school. As an architecture and engineering instructor, my focus is to provide the basics of the design process and development tools so that the student-associates can add value to business partners in this sector while exploring career possibilities. Through passion-based learning, authentic projects and experiences, it’s a win-win experience for both the students and the business partners.”

... Read more in the February issue of Waukee  Living magazine.

Happy Birthday Chance Tomlinson!

These celebrities were born on this date: Olivia Wilde, Chuck Norris, Sharon Stone, Carrie Underwood, Zach LaVine, Jon Hamm, Emily Osment, Paget Brewster, Robin Thicke, Jasmine Guy

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

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