Still early February and yesterday was 65° in rural southern Indiana. My windows were open the entire day to let in fresh...
open your windows — it’s 65° in southern Indiana in February
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Family
it’s a frosty morning and i feel sorry for everyone
So far this nippy morning, I've escorted Dharma off the porch, fed the puppies breakfast and brushed my teeth and hair....
Elderly Hound With Bad Hips Requires A Rug Maze
Dharma's aging hips and elbows -- plus her quirky fears that stem from those weaknesses -- have my house a maze of rugs and...
i woke up to find i’m the same age as old people
There was a time I was excited for change and technology advances. There was a time I would embrace learning new things and...
remembering nanny on her birthday… yesterday
Yesterday was my Nanny's birthday. (1/27/11 -- 8/26/09) She was a better homemaker than anyone I know. Nanny could sew......
it’s official… Katie is moving south
Katie isn't really my niece but she tells everyone I'm her "aunt Shelley." I talk to her as much as I do my own kid, and...
you can take the man out of the city…
Perry isn't really a country dude but he has adapted. Somewhat. 😉 Today is our last of below zero wind chill temps before...
mark me safe from frostbite here on the glacial trail in the frozen tundra
We're supposed to have a big ole' heat wave headed our way. Why, it's forecasted to get up to 29° F today. While still...
i’m thinking i should get a prison pen pal
Perry is the king of odd Christmas gifts... things you wouldn't think of in a bajillion years. For example, this year, one...