It's snowing as I write this in the wee hours of the morning -- before sleep -- so if the snow is impressive tomorrow, I'll...
Dogs
what does my future partner look like?
First, Mother, my food post from yesterday does NOT look like something the dog threw up. Ok... so the photo wasn't great,...
who cares about kitchen decor — not me!
Somewhere on social media I saw a kitchen "decoration" that I'd never thought of. There's a reason for that... I can't...
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...









