I am officially older than dirt today. A senior citizen even! I've learned from decades of challenges and successes, but...
Random Thoughts
early gifts incoming for the birthday girl
Scott called me yesterday snickering before I even said 'hello.' He had a digital delivery for my birthday and asked if he...
a photo of me on the day i went to prison
I have a BIG birthday coming in 4 days and my driver's license was about to expire. You can only renew online every other...
scary noises and photoshop fails
Before I get into the scary noises here at the barndo, let me first share a photo taken at dusk last night... Pretty,...
don’t waste time complaining over what you can’t control
I know the following complaint is out of my control, but rather than take my own advice, I'm going to complain anyway. But...
parents should encourage children to be plumbers
When Scott and I were in high school, college was the next step to get ahead in life. Why? Because college graduates have...
how to adopt a dog that’s already trained
A few years back, we took Dharma and Merida to Dog World Daycare & Behavioral Center in Columbus, Indiana. Dharma took...
sometimes it’s hard to reply nicely to email messages
I received a business email yesterday that is still setting in my inbox. I haven't replied to it yet because doing so...
trust is the foundation of all meaningful relationships
Cooperation, collaboration, and mutual understanding are all built on trust. Without it, interactions are plagued with...