Welcome to the Friday mailbag. In this column, I am sharing some of the wonderful feedback I received from my recent columns. Here we go.
“I am wanting to know how I can get 50 copies of CITYVIEW. I am putting together a gift bag for attendees at a region conference for a worldwide organization whose goal is good food and good wine.” - Lyla
I am all for good food and good wine! I told Lyla I would gladly reserve copies for her, and I would do the same for anyone else who wants copies of any of our publications for their events or gatherings.
“A pusher?”- Joe
Yes, Joe Weeg, you are a pusher — of coffee anyway. Here is the Jan. 12 column he is referring to.
“I’m wondering why Clive is not receiving your magazine. I know a number of people who would be interested.” - Sandra
Sandra was responding to this Jan. 11 column about our Iowa Living magazines. I explained to her that Clive is next on our list to launch a Living magazine with a Living Weekly newsletter. We published Clive Living magazine for many years but did not bring it back after our brief shutdown when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit. We are looking forward to its return.
“I've seen almond milk in the stores. My sons drink it and like it. I just wonder, who milks the almonds?” - Brad
Now that’s funny. Brad was referencing my almond milk and coffee column from Jan. 12.
“I read your column about The Des Moines Register and the idea of a free daily newspaper. We were very upset about no holiday editions — when they charge you for ‘special editions.’ I am old fashioned. I do not like trying to read a paper online. Would sure support a daily paper.” - Alan
Alan’s reply was one of more than 50 that I received from this column – all encouraging us to march ahead with a free daily newspaper. There are more questions than answers, but we will continue the exploration.
“Oh my goodness! How this column spoke to me! I, too, am OCD about keeping my Chevy Equinox clean. I grew up with a dad who had and still has classic Mustangs and really nice cars. So I watched him wash every time they got DUST on them (stored in a heated Morton building) and he detailed them all the time! Good to know there are other crazy car washers out there as well! - Kim (crazy car-washing lady)
Thanks for replying to my car-washing column, Kim. You’re not crazy. Just keep on scrubbing. It keeps people like us sane.
Keep the comments coming, and have a fantastic Friday. As always, thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
President and Publisher
Big Green Umbrella Media
shane@dmcityview.com
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