Delays are often seen as setbacks, but they can be a natural part of any process, as long as you stay committed to...
Barndo
a walk down my county road
When I lived in Seymour, I walked many evenings -- sometimes with Katie and sometimes with one of my hounds. It was a great...
the end of this week is the end of summer
The hottest and brightest season is on the way out and autumn will be ushered in by mother nature on Sunday. Shorter days...
how long does it take for you to feel dumb?
Just got the mower back from being repaired and was charged up to mow myself instead of Mr. Pesky doing it for me. Once I...
one common interpretation is wrong
A visit from a cardinal is often seen as a spiritual or symbolic event. Interpretations vary depending on personal beliefs...
why this crop yield better be a good one
Before I moved to the barndo, I was surrounded by fields that were farmed by one family. We got beans almost every year. I...
summer project is in the books
The barndo's yard was a total mess when we moved here about 2 years ago. The grass was clumpy -- it was mowed before we...
it’s too early to decorate for Halloween
Here we are... early September and nearing the end of summer. On social media, I see many already decorating for fall. I'm...
social and economic achievements celebrated
Happy Labor Day! We've spent the entire weekend celebrating the contributions to our country made by laborers -- and will...