My Oura ring detected an elevated temperature last night and warned me to take it easy today. My Apple watch said my...
Spring in Indiana
the lazy man’s (not woman’s) power mower: the wonder boy
Have you heard of the Wonder-Boy X-100? Maybe you know it by a different name -- the "Comfort Lawn Mower" or "Power Mower...
when dogs play tug of war for your attention
If you share your life with more than one dog, you’ve probably seen it happen: the moment you sit down, suddenly everyone...
it’s Easter Sunday – what’s on the menu?
Here at the barndo, Perry is smoking a ham -- the cherry glazed amazing kind -- and I'm doing the rest. When we planned...
only people with few brain cells believe it’s real
If you're on Facebook (and/or Instagram), you know that every few days there's a new AI photo fad going around. At...
if days were graded, yesterday was an F
Yesterday, I got up early and was bright and cheery at the start of the day. I had laundry to do, a house to sweep and...
pick a weekend activity and i’ll know your personality style
Your weekend choices say more about you than you think—how you relax, recharge, and spend your time is basically your...
first mow of 2026 at the barndo in southern Indiana
You mow on my county road when Mr. Pesky says it's time to mow. I talked about how I thought our yard was looking rough and...
june birthday bash: the beat goes on
My sweet Momma blew out one candle on her birthday cake yesterday. I didn't opt for a big cake with a lot of candles...









