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But there are no signs near here. Maybe it was coming from the neighbor’s sawmill just down the road.
Moon Shadows
It had been one of those nights when I slept so well I awoke before the alarm went off. I put on my robe then went to the kitchen. The LED lights on the humidifier glowed, illuminating my path down the hallway. The dim lights seemed a little brighter because my eyes were dilated; still, the soft green light was easy on my eyes. My dog slept peacefully on her bed next to ours. June didn’t wake nor follow me down the hall. That was very unusual as she’s always is excited about her first visit to the yard in the morning, breakfast, and perhaps the prospect of someone throwing her toy to play catch, even in the dark. No, today I walked down the hall alone. I wondered how cold it was outside. I knew the temperature was supposed to drop below zero, and the winds were forecast to provide us a bitter wind chill. The house was chilly, so I pulled the collar of my robe, closing it more snuggly. The stillness of the morning was gentle. Outside I heard the metallic sound of something moving; it almost sounded like rusty hinges on an old sign swaying back and forth in the winds.
windows. They were moonlit but with darker areas shading parts of them. I could see it from the end of the hallway in the living room windows as well. The I stopped in the hallway illusions were very distinct to listen. It was like sweet in the large bay window, music with an easy rhythm where it almost looked trying to lure me back into like cobwebs had filled the a slumber. But, it would re- corners. But too much area main a mystery from where was affected, and the lines the noise came. I was not were much too coarse to have a partner. That’s interested in finding its be cobwebs. never stopped me before. source – just its song. It was all too much for me I realized I was seeing to try keeping my feet still. Although my steps were shadows cast from trees So I started softly singing silent, my bare feet were and branches in our yard with the orchestra, an old getting cold. I adjusted my by a very bright moon in Cat Stevens song: “I’m robe again and went back the dark sky. The Light being followed by a moon to the bedroom for my slip- bounced off the white snow shadow. Moon shadow, pers. Each step I took pro- bed in the yard, making the moon shadow.” duced a soft clacking noise morning brilliant. as the heel of my slippers I danced, but I was not contacted the wooden floor. The brightness coming into alone. My own shadow beIt’s a sound that annoys my the house created framed came my partner, keeping wife, and I didn’t want to squares on the oak floor. perfectly n step with me. wake her, so I continued, Each is like a painting with We danced our way toward tip-toeing to the kitchen. At a unique pattern of moonthe kitchen. Once I stepped least for a few steps until I light and shadows. It was out of the framed moonwas distracted, then resimply amazing. light, my shadow left me, turned to my usual step. returning to the darkness. From the kitchen window, I As I moved into each new I heard the boiler kick on looked over the backyard. frame, my partner rejoined in the basement. Then, the The shadows from the me. “Leaping and hopping radiators sounded off a mo- pine and birch trees were on a moon shadow. Moon ment later as the hot water so vivid they were almost shadow, moon shadow.” ran through the cold pipes, surreal. Even the birdbath, changing their temperatopped with its mound of I would make some oatture. It makes a crackling snow, cloned its own image meal for breakfast. Opting sound, like wood burning from the light. not to disturb the magical in a campfire. It is a beautidarkness, I didn’t turn any ful sound that fills the soul I turned to the window and lights on. Without wearing with comfort and warmth; noticed my silhouette cast my contacts, I would have it’s a sound of assurance over the kitchen floor, again to squint to set the timer on that heat is on the way. framed in the moonlight. the microwave. Walking room to room, my Down the hall and across shadow was there, in every I felt pretty proud of myself; the living room, I could window I stood before as Going to bed early, getting see a brightness coming if it was following me. I such a good rest through in the windows. The grey began to question if I was the night, and waking to a clouds had cleared during awake or was I dreaming. morning outpouring with the night, letting the moon serenity and solitude. I shine brightly, casting her The sign, the wind, the boil- became curious just how light over the frigid north er, the pipes, my slippers much time I had until my woods and into my house. touching the floor blended alarm would go off and to create a symphony. I looked at the clock on wanted to dance with so the stove. The clock was In the kitchen, there was much music, but everyone wrong, but the microwave something odd about the was still fast asleep; I didn’t and coffee machine clocks
read the same. Perhaps we had lost power for a while. I picked up my cell phone. The cell phone is independent of the power grid and always has the correct time. “Oh my! It really is 1:27 in the morning.” There is something special about getting up, preparing to start your day, and then realizing you can go back to sleep for another three and a half hours. Not wanting to wake anyone, I tip-toed back to the bedroom. In the moonlight, I could see my wife’s face. She was so beautiful and content. Our two cats, Salem and Eve, were fast asleep on her pillow, resting against the top of Melissa’s head. I carefully climbed back into bed, pulling the covers up to my chin. June, sleeping next to our bed, took a big breath, relaxing as she let the air flow back out from deep within her. I turned on my side, facing my wife. I held her hand, and she took a deep breath, Salem and Eve both started purring, and I smiled, “Cats. Cat Stevens.” I gazed at my wife until I lulled myself back to sleep, softly singing in my mind, “I’m being followed by a moon shadow. Moon shadow, moon shadow.”
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growth. Retirement will likely come faster than you think, and you’ll thank yourself later for planning ahead.
Are You Talking Yourself Out of Saving for Retirement? Here’s How to Break the Habit Saving for retirement can be an abstract concept. It’s something we all know we should do, but the farther away we are from it, the easier it is to delay making it a priority – especially when we have other financial commitments nearer on the horizon. If you find you are talking yourself out of saving for retirement, consider reframing your thinking. A shift in perspective may be what you need to get on the right track. Here are some common excuses people give for not saving for retirement – and how you can overcome them.
“I’ll prioritize retirement after paying for my child’s education.” With the rising costs of college, it’s understandable if you to want to help your child obtain a quality education. However, although it may feel like you’re letting your children down if you don’t make paying for their tuition your top financial goal, saving for retirement should take priority. If your retirement savings come up short, you won’t have the ability to apply for scholarships, grants, or financial aid to help bridge the gap like your child might for college. “I can’t afford to save.” If this phrase comes to mind, give your self-talk a flip. Instead, think “I can’t afford not to save”. Setting aside even a small amount of money each month can make a big difference, as your assets can grow with the benefit of compounding. If you are able, consider increasing your monthly contribution to continue to build your nest egg.
“My family will help me.” Perhaps you’re expecting a generous inheritance or hoping that your adult kids will provide a financial cushion “Retirement is a long if you experience unexway off.” It’s easy to get pected expenses later in wrapped up in your curlife. Wishful thinking is rent financial obligations, not a strategy. Regardtelling yourself that you’ll less of who you believe prioritize your retirement may come to your aid, it’s next year. However, like best to take your financial many worthy aspirations, security into your own building a retirement nest hands. Life is full of unceregg takes time and disci- tainties that could impact pline. If your golden years the bank accounts for seem far away, remind both you and your family yourself of the power of members. Knowing your saving early. Time allows future is under financial you to tackle your retirecontrol can give you and ment goals in smaller your family peace of mind. increments with the poDon’t let these common tential for compounded mantras and negative
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self-talk undermine your retirement. With a consistent and well-informed approach to saving and investing, you’ll be in a much better position to retire with confidence. Consider working with a financial advisor to create a plan for your future. Together you can determine your savings targets and explore a wide range of strategies to meet your financial goals. It’s time to talk yourself back into retirement. Duane J Lusson, CFP, ChFC, CLU, MSFS, is a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Ottumwa, Iowa. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 30 years. To contact him, call 641-684-4200 or stop by his office at 527 W. Second in Ottumwa, Iowa Ameriprise Financial cannot guarantee future financial results.. Investment products are not insured by the FDIC, NCUA or any federal agency, are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by any financial institution, and involve investment risks including possible loss of principal and fluctuation in value. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, a registered investment adviser. Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and its affiliates do not offer tax or legal advice. Consumers should consult with their tax advisor or attorney regarding their specific situation. Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2021 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. File File # 3942137
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Trapping Season Not many people run trap lines anymore, which is unfortunate. Years ago, a person could make good money by trapping predators for their fur. This also helped control the population of animals that are so destructive to other animals and birds. Raccoons, skunks, weasels, and mink are some of the furbearing animals whose population growth due to lack of trapping and hunting has been hard on turkeys, pheasants, and quail. Other furbearers, such as beavers and muskrats are destructive to the environment, when they burrow through dams and cut down acres of trees. When fur prices were high, there was an incentive to trap these animals and limit the damage. Now, the only people that trap do it mostly for the joy of being outside. Years ago, back when fur prices were still high, a neighbor ran a trap line. I would go over to his place and help him occasionally. I soon discovered; the hardest part
SAVE OTTUMWA POST field. With most of the muskrats trapped out, Dick’s dad was able to straighten the creek and fill in the swampy areas. I do not think Dick was sorry to see his career as a trapper come to an end. I cannot imagine making a living trapping. In the days when our country was being settled, trappers would of trapping is fighting the weather. Trapping is only venture into the wilderness and spend the entire done during the winter winter trudging around which takes most of the catching animals for the fun out of it right there. fur trade. It had to be a Dick and I were still in school so time was limited hard life. This bit of noson working the trap line. The hours of daylight are short and temperature in Storm Lake always seemed to be bone chilling. The wind always blows. Trapping in those days was not for the weak. Dick and I would trudge across the field from his house toward the creek that meandered through the pasture. The pasture was almost talgia was brought on by useless as beavers had dammed up the creek in a my most recent trapping few places and muskrats experience. I was in the garage one morning and had burrowed in random spots making it dangerous saw a mouse run behind the freezer. I sprang into for man or beast to walk action and sect a series across it. It seems we would generally have two of traps around in places or three muskrats, frozen I have had success in the fingers, and wet feet from past. Now I can check my slipping into the creek. On trap line in my bedroom slippers and sweat suit. a good day, Dick would catch a mink or a beaver. My type of trapping is not very profitable but is much I do not remember how much money he got from easier than going out into the cold. There is a lot his pelts, but in my opinion, it was not enough for the work and misery put into the project. Eventually, the trapping pasture was converted to corn
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