Everyone wants a deal. I've seen it as I've worked booking speeches for decades, and it's more stressful as the terms...
october 1 is the day of shutdowns
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Nature
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...
did i rescue a tree frog or toad?
Walking out on the deck with 3 hounds yesterday morning, I was the first to spot a small creature sitting on the deck....
it’s quiet and peaceful in the country… until it’s not
Rural living is wonderful all year round, but especially when it's warm enough to be outside -- yet cool enough to be...
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...
hummingbirds have their suitcases packed for the journey
We're down to just a few hummingbirds at the feeder now, and they are simply here to refuel and not stay for any length of...
rural living has a cute and scary side
Sitting at my computer the other day I saw movement right outside the office window. Quickly glancing around, I saw this......
from mowing dirt to a full pool
Perry mowed over the weekend and it looked like he was being followed by a dust cloud. It's been so dry around here, the...
today is the last day for our favorite sweet corn
No available Jackson County homegrown sweet corn is one more thing marking the end of summer! Our favorite sweet corn --...