Before I moved to the barndo, I was surrounded by fields that were farmed by one family. We got beans almost every year. I...
Summer in Indiana
summer project is in the books
The barndo's yard was a total mess when we moved here about 2 years ago. The grass was clumpy -- it was mowed before we...
being unhealthy is more fun
It's taken me 2 weeks to determine this healthier lifestyle thing I'm doing is nothing but work and deprivation. Weigh-in...
it’s too early to decorate for Halloween
Here we are... early September and nearing the end of summer. On social media, I see many already decorating for fall. I'm...
social and economic achievements celebrated
Happy Labor Day! We've spent the entire weekend celebrating the contributions to our country made by laborers -- and will...
corn makes for high humidity in indiana
I am a life-long Hoosier and never heard of corn sweat before. Have you? I know it's hot and humid and people sweat... but...
2 ways to beat the August heat
There's a heat advisory here for the next couple days and it's miserable. I have just 2 tips to help you stay cool when...
what do you like less the older you get?
I'll go first. The thing that I like less and less the older I get are people that are petty. You know, people who stir...
a little uptick after a big dip
Yesterday was another bad day in a row of bad days. It's been a long time since I've had so many challenges all at once....