Last week, I did a Walmart grocery order. Nothing out of the ordinary, it was a simple take my $200 for a few sacks of food...
Family
may we at least have a peaceful father’s day?
Yesterday morning, I hoped that both the 250th birthday celebration for the US Army and the 'no kings' protests would be...
something in the past i regret
I've sure made more than my fair share of mistakes and bad decisions. I don't regret all my bad judgement calls because...
today is my dad’s birthday
My Dad, Dallas McKain, was born on June 9, 1929. Although he passed on August 1, 2004, I think about him often and miss him...
i’d rather drive with my feet than my arms
The yard here at the barndo isn't huge, but it's still quite a bit to mow. The backyard isn't all that large, but the...
why you feel bad when you don’t get enough sleep
The dogs woke me this morning at 4:30 AM. I'm not one of those people that can get up (like to let the dogs outside, wait...
Navigating Mobility Challenges as You Age
Dharma is still struggling with mobility but seems to be improving somewhat. She's on meds from the vet and although I...
it’s like a popping lawn mower
If you ever had young children, you know the dread that comes when someone walks in with a gift and it's one of those lawn...
how many tomato plants for a family of six?
There are only 6 people that consistently eat from Mr. Pesky's garden. Those 6 rotate according to what vegetable is...









