ON THE LAKE
More home improvements, a correction, and confessions
Posted 2/8/2022
By Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
Inside this edition of Lake Panorama Times, you will find our latest Home Improvement guide. These sections have become quite popular, and we enjoy sharing the stories of lake residents who have transformed their homes and properties into beautiful living spaces.
In this issue, you will learn about the incredible additions that John and Jennifer Dilley had added to their home. You will also discover how Jo Juhl-Johnson updated her bathroom from afar. If you are considering adding a four-season room, then be sure to check out what Tom and Conni Jeschke did as part of their Lake Panorama home. And, finally, if a kitchen remodel is in your future, then prepare to be amazed at the traditional look and modern flair that Chad and Sarah Till brought to their home.
Look for the guide as a special section in this issue. My thanks to Darren Tromblay for writing these wonderful stories.
I stand corrected
Jeremy King, an alert reader of this publication, brought to my attention that my reference to “Canadian” geese in last month’s column was incorrect. “This is a common mistake,” he shared. “They are not Canadian geese, but rather Canada geese. They would only be Canadian geese if they were from Canada. However, even in that case, they would be Canadian Canada geese. Technically, they are more than likely Iowan Canada geese.” Point taken. Thank you, Jeremy.
Another lake chuckle
Three Catholic priests decided to go fishing at Lake Panorama. While on the lake, they noticed that the fish weren’t biting. While sitting in boredom, one of the priests offered an idea. He said, “We always give confession amongst others, but we rarely have the opportunity to give it amongst ourselves.” The other two priests agreed, and they all decided to confess their sins to each other at that moment.
The first priest shared, “Things would get hectic at the monastery every once in a while, and I would sometimes smoke a joint to calm myself down.” The other two priests told him that his sins had been forgiven.
The second priest confessed, “Every once in a while, I gamble when I’m in a nearby town. I should use it for charity, but I have a gambling addiction.” The other priests told him that his sins had been forgiven.
The first two priests then asked the third priest to confess his sins.
“No thanks, guys. I’m good,” he quickly replied.
The other priests who already confessed didn’t think it was fair that they shared their sins and that the third priest did not.
“You must tell us,” they begged in frustration.
He snapped back, “No, mine is worse than both of what you guys shared. I’m not sharing.”
They yelled back, “Tell us!”
So the third priest finally decided to confess.
“Fine, I’ll share my sin. My sin is gossip, and I can’t wait until we get back to the shoreline.”
More of this kind of stuff
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Have a great month, and, as always, thank you for reading.
Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
shane@dmcityview.com
515-953-4822, ext. 305
By Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
Inside this edition of Lake Panorama Times, you will find our latest Home Improvement guide. These sections have become quite popular, and we enjoy sharing the stories of lake residents who have transformed their homes and properties into beautiful living spaces.
In this issue, you will learn about the incredible additions that John and Jennifer Dilley had added to their home. You will also discover how Jo Juhl-Johnson updated her bathroom from afar. If you are considering adding a four-season room, then be sure to check out what Tom and Conni Jeschke did as part of their Lake Panorama home. And, finally, if a kitchen remodel is in your future, then prepare to be amazed at the traditional look and modern flair that Chad and Sarah Till brought to their home.
Look for the guide as a special section in this issue. My thanks to Darren Tromblay for writing these wonderful stories.
I stand corrected
Jeremy King, an alert reader of this publication, brought to my attention that my reference to “Canadian” geese in last month’s column was incorrect. “This is a common mistake,” he shared. “They are not Canadian geese, but rather Canada geese. They would only be Canadian geese if they were from Canada. However, even in that case, they would be Canadian Canada geese. Technically, they are more than likely Iowan Canada geese.” Point taken. Thank you, Jeremy.
Another lake chuckle
Three Catholic priests decided to go fishing at Lake Panorama. While on the lake, they noticed that the fish weren’t biting. While sitting in boredom, one of the priests offered an idea. He said, “We always give confession amongst others, but we rarely have the opportunity to give it amongst ourselves.” The other two priests agreed, and they all decided to confess their sins to each other at that moment.
The first priest shared, “Things would get hectic at the monastery every once in a while, and I would sometimes smoke a joint to calm myself down.” The other two priests told him that his sins had been forgiven.
The second priest confessed, “Every once in a while, I gamble when I’m in a nearby town. I should use it for charity, but I have a gambling addiction.” The other priests told him that his sins had been forgiven.
The first two priests then asked the third priest to confess his sins.
“No thanks, guys. I’m good,” he quickly replied.
The other priests who already confessed didn’t think it was fair that they shared their sins and that the third priest did not.
“You must tell us,” they begged in frustration.
He snapped back, “No, mine is worse than both of what you guys shared. I’m not sharing.”
They yelled back, “Tell us!”
So the third priest finally decided to confess.
“Fine, I’ll share my sin. My sin is gossip, and I can’t wait until we get back to the shoreline.”
More of this kind of stuff
If you enjoy my monthly musings, you can read similar columns by subscribing to our free email newsletter, The Daily Umbrella, delivered via email each weekday morning. Sign up at www.thedailyumbrella.com.
Have a great month, and, as always, thank you for reading.
Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
shane@dmcityview.com
515-953-4822, ext. 305