Wouldn't it be great if you could train dogs to recognize weekends? I'm talking about the days that many humans have off...
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practice retirement: overview of the early days
So many people I know are retiring. Of course, that's a sign that I'm old -- especially since some of them are younger than...
summer will be here in less than 20 days
It's not officially summer until June 20th, but we're geared up and ready right now. I'm about to share FOUR "firsts" as we...
everyone should have a happy place
I have a friend on Facebook that is always showing photos of her patio filled with flowers. She says it's her "happy...
it’s practice retirement time again
I'm back to practice retirement mode. I plan to take at least a few weeks downtime (most likely a couple months). Summers...
country living isn’t for the feint of heart
With rain in the forecast within the next hour, I made my way to the fenced in yard. This part of the yard is better know...
how to get a start from honeysuckle
Honeysuckle vines cover the ditch across the road from the barndo. They look great and save mowing. That's a win/win....
scout brings friends to drown in the sink
Just as the stinkbugs vacated the premises the ants arrived. I made hand pies yesterday (recipe below) and someone left a...
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...