Oh! The glorious smells of rural living! Time outside in the mornings smell like stink bugs. They are everywhere. There's...
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losing a full hour a daylight this month
I'm reminded that here in good ole' southern Indiana, we're about to lose even more daylight as fall gets underway. One...
what do retired folks do all day?
I had a call from my cousin, Sherry, today. She's about a month older than me and she's a retired teacher. Sherry has...
october 1 is the day of shutdowns
Everyone wants a deal. I've seen it as I've worked booking speeches for decades, and it's more stressful as the terms...
random tech — and over 1/8th ton of love
One of my best friends has 2 rescue dogs that total about 100 pounds (one is still a growing girl). We were talking about...
video games help seniors avoid dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and social abilities, and is a concern for many seniors. While...
how long before harvest on my county road?
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...
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...
quirky is distinctive: not always in a good way
Hugo was close to death when he found me. Starving to the point of being barely able to walk, he inhaled 2 cans of dog food...









