Iowa

  • She Left Her Mark

    She Left Her Mark

    Our little garden spider was apparently much busier than I realized after our visit the other day. She has moved along, but she left behind evidence that she was here. Tucked onto the wall beneath the patio ledge is what appears to be her egg sac, a small reminder that some visitors leave more behind… Continue reading

  • How Behind the Puddle Got Its Name

    There really isn’t a grand story behind the name Behind the Puddle. It came from directions. I grew up in Nevada, Iowa, and like most people who grew up here, I learned to give directions the Midwestern way, not necessarily by street names and house numbers, but by landmarks, old names, and places everyone is… Continue reading