In fact, this was the number two e-mailed story on the Times web site. Complete with a very "How New Yorkers view Iowans" type of photo. I mean, granted, the guy worked on a farm in Adel, but still. Aren't there any non-farm related things happening in Iowa that deserve a national news story? Maybe I'm just being sensitive...The gist of the story (which can be found here) is that a corn and soybean farmer in Adel has converted his farm into vineyard and tasting room. And it's been relatively successful. And he isn't the only one. Apparently, these days in America's heartland it's all about grapes.
Unfortunately, according to a quote in the story, the wine snobs from the coast aren't buying it. I guess the wine isn't ritzy enough for more refined palates. Too bad, but I'd be still be happy to one day hit the Marshalltown wine region.
In other Iowa news, on Studio 60 tonight, in a waaaay too drawn out and unfunny joke about peace in the Midwest, Amanda Peet asked us to take a moment to consider the suffering in Des Moines. Yeah! Iowa!! Seriously, why isn't this show canceled yet?
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Calling for the cancellation of a Sorkin show? Really? I imagine you would replace with another hour of Deal or No Deal.
I think they have enough shows now to make a "Deal or No Deal" channel...
I don't hate Studio 60, but it'd almost be better if it was straight up crap. Since it's not and presents itself as highbrow or quality TV, I have higher standards for it. That's why when it extends a lame joke into the middle of the show, it's depressing to me.
Also, Sorkin has been hogging the "primetime drama writing" spotlight for awhile. Surely, someone else can write a halfway decent hour-long drama. Maybe? Possibly?
It is good to see another Iowan lives in Cincinnati. What town did you live in? I grew up in Denision, IA. Our big claim to fame is the Donna Reed Festival -
http://www.donnareed.org/
Hey anonymous! I'm sure you're not tracking this blog daily, but I did just come across your comment. I've heard of Denison, but I'm not sure if I ever went through there. I was born in Ottumwa, raised in Des Moines, went to school in Iowa City and lived for about a couple of years in Cedar Rapids.
So I got around.
Thanks for stopping by! Comment again -- I'll be quicker to respond! :)
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