Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night -- nor the actions of a dermatologist -- stays this dog...
Spring in Indiana
i’d rather drive with my feet than my arms
The yard here at the barndo isn't huge, but it's still quite a bit to mow. The backyard isn't all that large, but the...
do people not have to work or take care of families anymore?
Listen... I "get it" if you're passionate about an issue. I even understand how you might attend a peaceful protest or...
the vet said dharma passed her test
Dr. Rennekamp was pleased with Dharma's blood work. Her liver enzymes were slightly elevated and her thyroid levels were...
being overweight diminishes escape chances
First, happy birthday to my granddaughter, Colette! Nothing like a grandchild to make you feel older than dirt. She's 15...
old aged dogs that live with toddler puppies
Hugo is still in the toddler stage of 'doghood.' Merida is experiencing her mid-dog crisis era and Dharma is in the senior...
there’s a baby in our future!
At least I hope there's a baby in our future. A small momma titmouse built her nest in my flower basket on the deck. It's...
rural town swallowed by thick fog that obscures the world
Being outside this morning felt as if I was on the set of some 1980's horror flick with fog creating a visually striking...
an average day for the semi-retired in rural indiana
It rained off and on all day yesterday, but I still trudged out to do a back-flush of the pool filter and add more chlorine...