Oh! The glorious smells of rural living! Time outside in the mornings smell like stink bugs. They are everywhere. There's...
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losing a full hour a daylight this month
I'm reminded that here in good ole' southern Indiana, we're about to lose even more daylight as fall gets underway. One...
what do retired folks do all day?
I had a call from my cousin, Sherry, today. She's about a month older than me and she's a retired teacher. Sherry has...
did i rescue a tree frog or toad?
Walking out on the deck with 3 hounds yesterday morning, I was the first to spot a small creature sitting on the deck....
it’s quiet and peaceful in the country… until it’s not
Rural living is wonderful all year round, but especially when it's warm enough to be outside -- yet cool enough to be...
peak for fall leaves in Indiana
Historical data from the Jackson County, IN, Visitor Center says typical timing for peak fall foliage around my slice of...
smart hoosiers put noah on speed dial
It rained ALL DAY today. Our weather conditions were high 60s for temps, a bit of wind, and a really ugly sky. We may need...
hummingbirds have their suitcases packed for the journey
We're down to just a few hummingbirds at the feeder now, and they are simply here to refuel and not stay for any length of...
rural living has a cute and scary side
Sitting at my computer the other day I saw movement right outside the office window. Quickly glancing around, I saw this......









