Living in rural Indiana means you get used to a few things. Tractors at sunrise. Combines rolling through the fields. The...
Hugo vs. the Helicopter: A Battle of Nerves
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Barndo
have you ever known someone who could do anything?
When someone retires, we often picture leisurely mornings, fishing trips, and afternoons spent relaxing in a favorite...
the puppies only wanted to make friends
Sitting in the family room early evening last night, Hugo spotted something out the window that was the farthest away from...
predicting the weather: ouija board or meteorologist?
The Ouija board might be fun for spooky vibes, but it's about as useful for weather predictions as asking your dogs. 🐶 So...
mr pesky has a new pet cat
The neighbor down the road from the barndo has a trail cam. On that cam, he captured a bobcat near his home headed back...
poof! 1,000 insects gone… just like that!
Did you know that toads eat around 1,000 insects every day? That includes flies and mosquitos, etc., so in rural Indiana in...
Rain is over: excessive heat incoming
After days of rain, the latest severe weather threat for my slice of the world is a heat advisory. I’m good with about...
when dogs think they’re abstract artists of floor decor
It started raining overnight. I heard it begin. And... it's rained off an on so far today with more in the forecast. I...
it’s a sad day at the barndo… maybe
Just yesterday, I head incessant chirping coming from the wren's nest hidden in the plant on the deck. I took a quick photo...