My Oura ring detected an elevated temperature last night and warned me to take it easy today. My Apple watch said my...
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the lazy man’s (not woman’s) power mower: the wonder boy
Have you heard of the Wonder-Boy X-100? Maybe you know it by a different name -- the "Comfort Lawn Mower" or "Power Mower...
first mow of 2026 at the barndo in southern Indiana
You mow on my county road when Mr. Pesky says it's time to mow. I talked about how I thought our yard was looking rough and...
trip for pancakes morphs into zombie hunt
Perry and I went to Cracker Barrel for pancakes over the weekend. I LOVE their pancakes, you guys. I would've been happy...
dinner challenge caused by wind
I got up this morning and put a pork tenderloin in the crockpot with potatoes, carrots, and onions. It was already smelling...
let me off of Indiana’s weather roller coaster
We're supposed to hit at least 75° today. Sure, there may be some rain but that's expected in springtime. But.... it won't...
is Seymour, Indiana a sanctuary city?
As Perry takes over TA Travel Center as general manager, there have been some things brought to light that I simply wasn't...
when days end better than they begin
Yesterday started out with snow. The snow was gone before 11:00 AM and the day just kept getting better and better. By 6:00...
winter kicked spring out of the neighborhood
We had 70° days earlier in the week. It was warm enough to sit outside in shorts and a long-sleeved t-shirt, relax and read...









