I'm still doing my PT stretches 3 times a day, followed by a short stint on the treadmill. Every time I have a good day and...
Summer in Indiana
an uneven trade that i didn’t agree to
Sitting outside early -- before it gets swampy hot -- I saw this crawling on the table... It's a potato beetle. These...
eat them if you’ve got them: they’ll be gone soon
I absolutely LOVE homegrown tomatoes! While I wouldn't care if I never see a hot-house tomato again in my lifetime, I will...
temperatures weren’t the only thing dropping
Storms yesterday evening were pretty awful here at the barndo. I picked up outdoor rugs that blew all over the place,...
too hot for my morning breakfast spot
You're supposed to expect heat in Indiana in August -- and I did expect it. I also expected to only need to mow once every...
i’ve been mia – it’s what happens sometimes when you’re old
Imagine me not having anything to talk about! Thing is, I try not to be negative in every post and I simply didn't have...
Hugo vs. the Helicopter: A Battle of Nerves
Living in rural Indiana means you get used to a few things. Tractors at sunrise. Combines rolling through the fields. The...
have you ever known someone who could do anything?
When someone retires, we often picture leisurely mornings, fishing trips, and afternoons spent relaxing in a favorite...
the puppies only wanted to make friends
Sitting in the family room early evening last night, Hugo spotted something out the window that was the farthest away from...









