Looking out across Mr. Farmer's bean field has me wondering how long it will be before harvest. I'm no farmer by a long...
Fall in Indiana
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...
rose petals in December: the best option?
Poor Dharma girl has believed that floors without carpet are lava for several years now. She is especially afraid to go...
December 1 and all the leftovers are gone
FINALLY, we've eaten the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers. The only thing we didn't finish off was the mashed potatoes...
Thanksgiving 2024 is in the books
We'll be eating leftovers after the Thanksgiving holiday at least through the weekend. Oh! You too? I'm ok with that...
we’ve been passing around a bug like it’s our job
Perry brought home some viral thing from work. He gave it to me and then I gave it to Ben. It's a whole lot easier to pass...
baked mini penne pasta with red sauce… nope — tacos
It's been one of those days. I fixed the meat and boiled the pasta. Had the garlic bread ready to go, too. About to put it...









