Welcome to the Friday mailbag, where you will find comments, questions and ideas that were sent recently by many of you.

“Who knew toenails (March 8, 2022) would become such a job years later? And me dealing with Medicare folks, how many are plain mad Medicare won’t pay for just a trim?” – Diane

Bingo. And let’s not even talk about ear hair. - Shane

“I always have Psalm 23 Stuart Townend 2013 Integrity Music playing in my head. I set up my phone alarm with that song. Thanks for keeping your editorials to smiles (March 10, 2022). I prefer not to have my blood pressure raised so early in the morning.” - Donna

Thanks, Donna. I am for low blood pressure, too. - Shane

“Looks as though I have a new song to sing every morning (March 10, 2022). Though I am more partial to the theme song to ‘Oklahoma.’ Insert Oprahoma as you see fit. There are 2 phrases that I repeat at work when someone asks how’s my day. ‘I’m alright. It’s the world that’s all wrong.” And ‘I don’t have bad days; some are just better than others.’ Attitudes are contagious! Thanks for the awesome read this morning!” - Jimmy

Well, as Oprah once said, “If you want your life to be more rewarding, you have to change the way you think.” Thanks for the note, Jimmy. - Shane

“Shane, thank you for your uplifting emails and positivity every day in a world that could use a lot more of this kindness (March 10, 2022). Unfortunately, we will always have hatred, violence, disease, etc. in our fallen world, but reading your positive words and knowing that there are WAY more positive people in the world than negative always puts a smile on my face. Yes…that song will be stuck in my head all day! Thank you!” - Kim

Kim, I have a wonderful feeling that everything’s going your way. - Shane

“Growing up, family drives (March 14, 2022) were just a part of the week and usually included ice cream — banana split on rare occasions! At our house, COVID brought back some ‘drives around the neighborhood.’ We just needed to get out. We have continued the drives, so far, but not as far now, as gas prices have us watching the gas gauge.” - Diane

We may have to resort to walking. - Shane

Have a fantastic Friday, and thanks for reading.

Shane Goodman
President and Publisher
Big Green Umbrella Media
shane@dmcityview.com
515-953-4822, ext. 305

CITYVIEW announced its 2022 Best Of Des Moines readers' choices Feb.1. You can find all the results from the poll in the February issue of CITYVIEW magazine!

Best Local Sports Commentator or Columnist
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3. Scott Reister - KCCI Channel 8

Volunteering is a family affair
Kuhse sewed 500 bell covers so the grades 5-12 bands could ply during the pandemic.

By Marsha Fisher

Jodi Luellen Kuhse was born and raised on a farm just north of Minburn.

“My parents, Steve and Sharon, raised cattle, sort of as a hobby, only with twice the work,” chuckles Jodi. “But they always were volunteers. It was mostly with the American Legion and 4-H, but I was also involved, so it was just natural for me to look for opportunities to volunteer as I networked to get involved in the Adel community.”

Jodi opened Luellen Chiropractic in 1999 and jumped right into volunteering through the Adel Kiwanis Club.

“I joined Kiwanis shortly after opening my office and helped with casino nights, greenery sales, and Kiwanis-sponsored community activities,” says Jodi.

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