Winter is comin’
Do you like to skate? I know I do. I use to pretend I was a professional ice skater in my rollerblades circling my garage until it made me hurl. And yet, I still have not figured out how to […]
Rent
So, I don’t have a life most of the time but when I do…boy do I have a good time! Last Friday I got to see the musical RENT at the Des Moines Civic Center and it was AWESOME. I
Des Moines makes my job too easy
See, it’s my job to tell you how much Iowa rocks an sometimes that job includes merely collecting news articles from others about how much Des Moines rocks. So, enjoy this: MSN says Des Moines is the NUMBER ONE most-livable
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Holiday fun begins…
It’s rare in Iowa to be this far into the winter season without seeing the white stuff or being completely bundled up. Still, you wouldn’t expect to be able to enjoy a farmers’ market in November! But you can! Friday
They want your blood!
No, no, this isn’t some crazy post to coincide with society’s obsession with vampires… The Women’s Medical Alliance is sponsoring a blood drive @ DMU this Friday, Nov. 20, 11-4, in Ryan Hall #178. Sign up today to make a
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Fourth-year rotations… check!
Well, for me anyway. I’ve always enjoyed going wherever the wind blows and making the most of new experiences. But the month of October was really tense when my applications were sent to various programs and the only thing I
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Halloween or paw-lloween
I think Halloween is mostly to entertain the adults. I tried dressing up my guinea pig as a mummy, but I don’t think she appreciated the holiday as much as I did. (hehehe)
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Helping at the health fair
This past Saturday I was a part of the free senior health fair at DMU. There were nineteen DMU student groups helping put on this health fair. The health fair was open to anyone above the age of 50 and
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Cuteness break!
Set the book aside & take a break this week to smile. Thursday is Fall Brew @ the zoo. A 21+ event, it costs $15 for zoo members. Sounds like fun! Or just take time to go visit the animals.
Wellness all around us.
According to Gallup poll results, Iowa is the 4th highest state in well-being. Does that seem surprising or is it what you’d expect? What do you think contributes to our overall wellness? Is it access to fresh fruits & veggies?
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