Ruby's Reflections
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Garage Sale Adventures
I don’t remember there being any garage sales in our neighborhood in the 1950s and 60s, but no doubt there were some. My dad...
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Full, Queen, or King?
I was about 8 years old when the giant furniture delivery truck pulled up to our front door. It was exciting because I had...
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When the Doorbell Rang
As a very young boy, I remember racing to the front door whenever I heard the doorbell ring to see who was standing on...
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I’ll Stick with White
It’s interesting to follow the ebb and flow of popular colors, whether they are for clothes, appliances, cars, or home decorating. If we are...
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The Milkman
A few weeks ago, while looking for something in our basement, I ran across a glass milk bottle with the name of the dairy...
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Making Room for One More
Several years ago, we received a phone call from friends saying they were going to be in town the following weekend. It would be...
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The Cleaning Lady
I grew up in a large, five-bedroom house built in 1912. At times it seemed too small when my siblings and I were at...
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Homesickness is No Joke
As a Boy Scout, I looked forward to a week of camp each summer and have many fond memories of those days. Invariably, there...
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Who’s Your Neighbor?
A few months ago, I read a disturbing fact; only 31% of Americans know their neighbors. How sad. Even though I left my hometown...
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What Will Your Obituary Say About You?
I’m convinced January comes around faster every year. As I hang the new calendar on the kitchen wall, I become more aware of my...
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2020 – Safest Year on Record for MPW
The Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) Board of Trustees were informed at Tuesday night’s meeting that 2020 was the...
