My favorite brother's birthday is on election day (November 4th). Mine is on St. Patrick's Day (March 17th). My pap-pa's...
Family
labeling Merida even at the risk of being stigmatizing
I told y'all that we had Taco Bell for dinner last night. I didn't say anything about Coco not picking up what she had...
first week of summer vacation and it’s not even summer
Coco's first week of summer vacation and she's here today while her Dad works. I'll be humming video game songs in my sleep...
I witnessed a swimmer risking hypothermia
If my pool ever opens again like it did this year, I'm done. It's too much work! She went coverless all winter and rests...
lesson from a novice user of a power washer
During the spring months, I feel like I'm spread as thin as cobwebs. When Mr. Pesky let me know that it was likely going to...
7th grade graduates celebrate end of year
My favorite granddaughter's graduation ceremony was today. This past year, she went to a school in Indy -- a Center for...
Katie is now a Tennessean… or a butternut…
I knew people from Tennessee are called Tennesseans, but I didn't know they're also known as Volunteers, Big Benders or...
first ripe tomato of the season
Mr. Pesky picked the 1st ripe tomato of the season last week. He sent me a text letting me know since I bought the plant, I...
the good and bad of summer heat
In southern Indiana, there are so many wonderful things that only happen in late spring and summertime. Pools open, trees...









