Tag Archives: RAGBRAI
Changes in the Garden While I Was Gone
What happened in the world while I was off the grid? Oh, yeah, Obama caved and there is a budget deal. I’m not quite as angry as some seem to be—congressional Republicans seemed in no mood for rational thinking—but I … Continue reading
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I Rode Up Every Hill
I’m back from a wonderful week, and when I get digging into fall course preps, I think maybe climbing out of a river valley near Boone on the longest, steepest hill on this year’s RAGBRAI may seem easier. I rode … Continue reading
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Bye & The Elusive Bird That Hums
I don’t often see hummingbirds—years have gone by between sightings. I think they may have been more common in California—I do recall seeing some there in my youth. Until this year in Iowa, the sightings have been few and far … Continue reading
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Climb Mt. Everest, Anyone?
My daughter Amanda noted that I’ve taken, in recent years, to doing “active” things with my kids, one at a time. Two years ago, Theresa and I ran the Bix. This year, Jon and I are doing RAGBRAI. In a … Continue reading
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Life musings ... My name is Joe Sheller and I'm an Associate Professor at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This blog is personal opinion and does not reflect the opinion of the college, it's administration, staff or board. I love to garden and often find my mind wandering when I'm pondering weeds or flowers. This blog is a pretty random mix of those thoughts, some on gardening, many on life in general.
