Here in southern Indiana, nighttime temps are in the 50's or low 60's. During the daytime, however, we're high 70's to low...
Summer in Indiana
are you under the age of 60?
If you are between the ages of 18 and 60 (yes, 60!), you can join The Foreign Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine. You...
dirt, drool, and the face of regret
Early evening, with food prepared to take to those Pesky neighbors, Perry and I faced our usual dog problem -- separating...
power cuts off when it sprinkles here
One thing I can definitely tell you that's different living in rural Jackson County as opposed to Seymour city is that our...
new found respect for sharing
My Nanny used to can all kinds of stuff... from pickles to relish, and from green beans to peppers. She even made ketchup...
moths at night and corn flies during the day
It's rural living at its finest, isn't it? Insects galore pestering humans the second they step outside... and even when...
retirement should look like this every day
You'd think retirement -- even practice retirement -- would translate into many relaxing days all strung together. Sort of...
a world where nothing looks the same twice
We are living in an era where reality is edited in real time. Have you noticed it too? Celebrities vanish and then reappear...
curfews, exercise, and another expense
The outgoing of funds around here has been way above what is typical. If the lawn mower, A/C, tires, deer accident, and...









