Somewhere on social media I saw a kitchen "decoration" that I'd never thought of. There's a reason for that... I can't...
who cares about kitchen decor — not me!
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it’s a real who done it!
I wasn't going to share the following story but figure I might as well. Maybe it will do someone some good. It started with...
happy new year and an interesting experiment
Hello, 2026! It's that time of year when people make resolutions they rarely keep. I've done it -- and I'm sure you have...
are you depressed after Christmas un-decorating?
Everything Christmas is packed away until next year here at the barndo. Isn't it funny how your rooms seem so much BIGGER...
even retired people need a day of self care
The day after Christmas and it's 65°. Can you believe it? Indiana in late December isn't supposed to feel like springtime,...
what’s your biggest time sink today?
What one thing has quietly absorbed your time today without giving anything back in return? I'll go first. I spend a ton of...
oldest item of footwear you still have in your closet?
Most shoe/boot trends last a few years -- most often 3-7 -- before fading or evolving. Micro-trends are shorter only...
when indiana winter bites back
The kind of cold that settles over Indiana isn’t loud or dramatic—it’s relentless. Last night, as the temps were in single...
feeling of accomplishment vanished in 2 hours
Waking to snow yesterday, I put on my snow kickers and grabbed the snow shovel. I shoveled the deck, the steps and the...