Honeysuckle vines cover the ditch across the road from the barndo. They look great and save mowing. That's a win/win....
Spring in Indiana
I witnessed a swimmer risking hypothermia
If my pool ever opens again like it did this year, I'm done. It's too much work! She went coverless all winter and rests...
lesson from a novice user of a power washer
During the spring months, I feel like I'm spread as thin as cobwebs. When Mr. Pesky let me know that it was likely going to...
7th grade graduates celebrate end of year
My favorite granddaughter's graduation ceremony was today. This past year, she went to a school in Indy -- a Center for...
scout brings friends to drown in the sink
Just as the stinkbugs vacated the premises the ants arrived. I made hand pies yesterday (recipe below) and someone left a...
Katie is now a Tennessean… or a butternut…
I knew people from Tennessee are called Tennesseans, but I didn't know they're also known as Volunteers, Big Benders or...
after retirement job search based on qualifications
I'm thinking I should go into the mowing business once I retire. I'm currently getting a whole lot of experience and figure...
first ripe tomato of the season
Mr. Pesky picked the 1st ripe tomato of the season last week. He sent me a text letting me know since I bought the plant, I...
We don’t start the show because we’re ready
Joe Calloway, a friend and former speaker, has shared one story on Facebook more than a few times throughout the years. I...









