Forgot it was game day. Wore an ISU ball cap in public. No fewer than 10 people asked me the final score. Forcing me to admit I had absolutely no idea.

Holy shit

Don't mind me, just low-key trolling the Hawkeyes this Farmer's Day...

Sensational. Every bit.

Note: If you're listening to Midnights - look for the 3am Edition. It has a couple extra tracks.

Anyone else listening to sharonsaysso document the Japanese incarceration after Pearl Harbor? George Takei was young and lived in the internment camp. One day they owned a two bedroom house. The next their family was sleeping in a horse stall. open.spotify.com/show/4EcyJDMDS…

Hang in there, Wooldridge MO. Wildfire happens everywhere. Could have just as easily been Iowa. If anyone knows of ways to support the people or community please share. apnews.com/article/wildfi…

time to start adding "watch for deer" to your Midwest goodbyes if you haven't already (ope) seriously, though, deer are on the move - keep scanning the road and remember deer move most at dawn and dusk, but can cross your path anytime.

Apparently we weren't the only parents planning to order pizza before trick or treating. Our local Casey's gave us two time options: Now - or 7pm

I think comparing the cut out of Katy Perry's performance dress on the CMAs to a fistulated cow firmly removes me me from "fashionista" territory. (This surprises no one.)

In summary: (1) Family time is limited—cherish it. (2) Friend time is limited—prioritize real ones. (3) Partner time is significant—never settle. (4) Children time is precious—be present. (5) Coworker time is significant—find energy. (6) Alone time is highest—love yourself.

Much appreciation to McFarland Clinic Urgent Care and Hy-Vee pharmacy staff. Not only open late but worked together to get my 7yo an antibiotic for her ear infection despite being out of amoxicillin and cefdinir. Still a rough night, but it would have been so much worse!

Excited to share I am wrapping up my first week in a new role with Iowa State Online, a division of the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. While I'm looking forward to new audiences and projects, I will forever be a cheerleader of Agronomy!

Just here to tell daryl herzmann this reminded me of him and the IEM.