An early note to the editors at TIME : Hands down, the unanimous choice for Time’s Person of the Year should be the medical professionals in America’s hospitals. Heroes in the true sense of the word.

My tax return has been filed since May 20 with electronic filing and direct deposit. Still no refund. Website confirms file received and in progress. I suppose that is to be blamed on covid but how long is the federal government going to use that excuse. Chuck Grassley

You're going to want to read this. bit.ly/31f0WWy

Great story by Ben Visser in the Cedar Rapids Gazette. Every Cyclone fan should read this article to best understand how the University arrived at allowing fans. Ben captured the essence of how the decision was made. thegazette.com/subject/sports…

American democracy is doomed once the “we” in “We the people” gets reduced to an “us-verses-them” for the majority of citizens. There is still time to change course, but only if we commit to embracing those we intensely disagree with as included in our “we.” #braverangels

Insight from the Barber Shop today....mullets are the hot new cut.

I received a rebate check from my health insurance provider. The Affordable Care Act requires insurers to spend 80% of the premium on health care. If struck down, there is so much we lose with no replacement in sight. Chuck Grassley Senator Ernst Theresa Greenfield

Travelled across MN and NE this month. People overwhelmingly wearing masks. IA not so much. Whats the deal?

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Are Iowa senators going to debunk rumors that the election was rigged? Democratic principles or politics? Chuck Grassley Joni Ernst

Pulitzer Prize-winning Editorial: Branstad's private Medicaid 'success' that wasn't desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/… via Des Moines Register

Im enjoying watching TV with no political ads.

Let's hope James Pollard research proves accurate in the second half!

This is Awesome | Landscape Photography and Studio Update youtu.be/asFzrKzUFWI via YouTube An American photographer in Portugal. I find him informative and entertaining. Oh yeah....I like his pictures too.

Are we tired of being angry?

Insurance rates should be discounted for vaccinated persons. #vaccination #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives

At Palmers Deli on Ingersol in DesMoines for lunch. A favorite. Did you know reuben sandwich originated in Omaha? Amazing chocolate chip cookies here.

That will be enough emotion for awhile. #TopGun

The Only Living Boy in New York on Prime. Added to my favorite movie list. #movies #callumturner #AmazonPrimeVideo

Wildlife conservationist Matt Poole has the coolest job in the world. He is returning baby owls to their artificial burrow. I think it’s time to reconsider my career. x.com/CURIOSITSClENC…