Indiana persimmons are found primarily in the Midwest -- especially in my home state of Indiana. Smaller than their Asian...
Nature
one common interpretation is wrong
A visit from a cardinal is often seen as a spiritual or symbolic event. Interpretations vary depending on personal beliefs...
if our current weather was a car i wouldn’t buy it
When I awoke this morning it was barely 40°. It's supposed to reach almost 80° in a few short hours. Pretty impressive for...
the rain that never happened
Under an air quality alert because of high temps and humidity the night before last, Mr. Pesky and I decided not to take...
being unhealthy is more fun
It's taken me 2 weeks to determine this healthier lifestyle thing I'm doing is nothing but work and deprivation. Weigh-in...
social and economic achievements celebrated
Happy Labor Day! We've spent the entire weekend celebrating the contributions to our country made by laborers -- and will...
corn makes for high humidity in indiana
I am a life-long Hoosier and never heard of corn sweat before. Have you? I know it's hot and humid and people sweat... but...
2 ways to beat the August heat
There's a heat advisory here for the next couple days and it's miserable. I have just 2 tips to help you stay cool when...
a little uptick after a big dip
Yesterday was another bad day in a row of bad days. It's been a long time since I've had so many challenges all at once....