When I lived in the little house just down the road from the barndo, I always had a pool. I said it was for Ben and his...
Spring in Indiana
today is officially uncover the pool day… probably
Yesterday started out with me up at 4:30 AM -- I complained about it, Remember? Well... the day stayed crappy throughout...
why you feel bad when you don’t get enough sleep
The dogs woke me this morning at 4:30 AM. I'm not one of those people that can get up (like to let the dogs outside, wait...
no one cares about your political opinion
From a corporate exec friend on Facebook calling Trump Jr. "classless" while saying how great it would be for a building to...
Navigating Mobility Challenges as You Age
Dharma is still struggling with mobility but seems to be improving somewhat. She's on meds from the vet and although I...
the peony problem and a mean woodpecker
Here we are, a week after I talked about not having the first peony bloom... and I still don't have a single peony bloom. I...
it’s like a popping lawn mower
If you ever had young children, you know the dread that comes when someone walks in with a gift and it's one of those lawn...
how many tomato plants for a family of six?
There are only 6 people that consistently eat from Mr. Pesky's garden. Those 6 rotate according to what vegetable is...
i am not a man with chest hair
EDIT... UPDATE... First, we survived another "be weather aware" night. Although we had a short storm, it wasn't awful. The...