
Not a Paid Activist, Just an Iowa Farm Girl
Dear Readers, Normally when I write about something other than food or farm weddings, it's about something I have found...
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By Mary
/ February 24, 2017
Not a Paid Activist, Just an Iowa Farm Girl
Dear Readers, Normally when I write about something other than food or farm weddings, it's about something I have found amusing or curious. So this is your fair warning -- I'm going to be serious. This Tuesday, I went to my first town hall --ever! I went to express my concerns to Iowa Senator Grassley about a number of things, but mostly about the dangers of repealing the ACA without an adequate and quick replacement. Who knew that before the end of the day I would have people sending me clips of me on Greta and in the morning I'd wake up and see myself on Morning Joe -- Wow -- that was surreal !!! And boy I am glad I managed to comb my hair, put on a little lipstick and throw on a clean sweater. Upfront I want to say "I AM NOT A PAID ACTIVIST". I don't even know how you could get a paid gig and dang, if I was going to do it for money, I sure would try to do it in a warmer location than Iowa. I love living on our century family farm in Iowa, but I think I would lobby for somewhere with white sand and beaches. I may not be a paid activist, but I have discovered my activist roots. I was recently reminded of several stories about my maternal grandmother, Mame. During the depression she was the first woman Democratic Chairperson for our county. I find this pretty amazing since it was only about 15 years earlier women got the vote. Oh, ok, there were only five Democrats in a sea of Republican farm families -- but it was still cool. It was also told that she had what was called a "marked" house. Hobos and homeless men out...
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Welcome to my blog! I am an Iowa Farm girl who aspires to write a cookbook featuring vintage and favorite recipes from my family and friends. I'd like to bring you the art of cooking like your mother, grandmother, or whoever is your cooking inspiration. Keep it simple and enjoy! --Mary Food Blogger, Travel Writer, Photographer, Computer Geek, & Gardener
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