Today is Merida day! Merida is the middle -- and problem -- dog of the barndo bunch. She isn't the boss and isn't the baby...
Dogs
3 days of the dog: age before beauty
Dharma is the dog of the day! Dharma is the g'ma of the barndo bunch. She's the lab that loves water. Sadly, she's too hard...
internet trolls can manipulate AI to defame you
I recently read claims by a high-profile Internet personality saying AI is regurgitating information about her that simply...
when dogs play tug of war for your attention
If you share your life with more than one dog, you’ve probably seen it happen: the moment you sit down, suddenly everyone...
something told me i should do it
I had an email waiting on me on Friday morning regarding website work. It was a good ole' Jackson County resident who is a...
only people with few brain cells believe it’s real
If you're on Facebook (and/or Instagram), you know that every few days there's a new AI photo fad going around. At...
behavior follows incentives: why people do what they do
If you want to understand why people do what they do, start by looking at the incentives around them. In families,...
pick a weekend activity and i’ll know your personality style
Your weekend choices say more about you than you think—how you relax, recharge, and spend your time is basically your...
first mow of 2026 at the barndo in southern Indiana
You mow on my county road when Mr. Pesky says it's time to mow. I talked about how I thought our yard was looking rough and...









