Mar 23, 2012

Is there a music festival that people will buy tickets for before they even know who’s playing?  Yes, it’s this thing in Des Moines called 80/35 that is now entering it’s 5th year of production as one of the Midwest’s largest outdoor summer events.  80/35 usually sells out on the Early Bird Tickets (like the ones that go on sale Monday...

Mar 22, 2012

Last summer I was at the park when I met a really cool mom. Now I meet a lot of moms at the park, but rarely do I feel some sort of connection with them. This was different. I instantly felt like I could relate to her in other ways aside from being a parent and raising small children. She seemed friend-worthy. And then I learned that this woman is co-owner of...

Jan 5, 2012

A new year always begs me to make lists. I have them scattered about our house in hopes of becoming more organized (I do see the irony here). I’m not one to make New Year’s Resolutions for myself as I found that I often don’t follow through with my resolutions, but I do make goals for myself. They can be big, but they’re usually small,...

Dec 19, 2011

He Ate What can you say about Centro that has not already been said? Quality food and ingredients prepared in a casual yet precise fashion? Check. Well-trained service staff eager to make your meal memorable? Check. Atmosphere pumping with the who’s who of Des Moines and one of the few places in town where you need a reservation? Check, check. SHE and I have...

Oct 27, 2011

A few months ago I posted about Center on Sustainable Communities(COSC), and I want to let you all know about their annual fundraising party, Evergreen. I know what you’re thinking, “Another damn fundraiser.” I know they seem to hit you everywhere from work to school to the phone calls, but this fundraiser is seriously cool. And it’s...