In the wee hours of the morning yesterday (3:48 AM), a homeowner in Madison, IN, called 911 and advised Jefferson County Dispatch that he had shot two people who had broken into his residence. The Sheriff’s Office arrived and found the two men deceased.
Perry works in Madison and heard about it from almost every customer throughout the day. I’ve always thought of Madison as an artsy/craftsy sort of river town, and love the downtown homes and shops. Bad things can happen anywhere, right?
The Sheriff’s Office posted about the incident on Facebook
The FB comments are black or white. There are those who believe the men were “somebody’s babies,” “would never have hurt anyone,” and believe the homeowner was “too quick to defend his property.” Then there are those who want to “give the homeowner a medal,” and are happy because “it saved taxpayers money.” And still others ranting that it’s the fault of the parents.
I’ve been a victim of a break-in, and it sucks!
Nanny’s house was broken into right after she passed away… before her body was cold in the grave. I already owned the house and I’m telling you — it’s an awful feeling to know strangers were touching the stuff inside to decide if it was worthy to steal. I still feel that same ickyness when I think about it to this day. If something doesn’t belong to you, leave it the Hell alone. 😡
How far would you go to protect your home and family?
The fact is, we don’t know how quickly the homeowner reacted or what other family members were present. We do know that 2 grown men came inside uninvited with the intent to take stuff that they didn’t work to pay for — and who knows what they would’ve actually done (or did) when confronted. We know it was close to 4:00 AM so it certainly wasn’t a social call.
Law enforcement is investigating and it appears the homeowner hasn’t yet had charges brought against him/her. Indiana has the Castle Doctrine and the Stand Your Ground Law — allowing the use of deadly force to defend yourself and your property in certain circumstances… including if someone breaks in your home. I’m guessing the homeowner was within his/her rights.
I have cameras. I have dogs. And, I have guns.
I wouldn’t hesitate to shoot an intruder. When my camera caught them and my dogs were flipping their shit, I would first call 911. If a door is breached, getting shot would be the consequence for a bad action.
So would you shoot someone you didn’t know that entered your home at 3:48 AM?
It’s sad all around, yanno? It’s sad that two men felt it was ok to enter into another’s home; it’s sad they’re dead… especially for their families; it’s sad the homeowner will forever remember taking two lives; and it’s even sad for law enforcement as they had to find two dead humans.
Now you know: The phrase “witching hour” was first recorded around 1835, and may have originated from a time in 1535 when the Catholic Church forbade activities between 3–4 AM due to concerns about witchcraft.
I’m sure Seymour had wind, but I swear I don’t remember it being so freaking windy there all the time. The pool cover is hanging in there, but it’s not happy about it.
Today is the first day of winter 2024!
A few flurries yesterday is all we got and the forecast for Christmas Day here is above 50°. My favorite brother, now in Fort Wayne, IN instead of Vegas, got about the same amount. To hear him tell about it is like reliving my Dad talking about walking 10 miles to school uphill and barefoot. 😉
Now you know: The idea that caffeine makes you dehydrated is largely a myth.
I know what you’re thinking. “Winter? Outdoor space? Are you crazy?” But hear me out. With a little creativity and the right gear, you can transform your deck into a cozy winter retreat.
But NOT when it’s windy!
There’s nothing quite like soaking in a hot tub on a snowy day. The contrast of the warm water and the cold air is pure bliss. With string lights and a few lit candles, you have a magical atmosphere to enjoy the winter scenery. But again, NOT when it’s windy.
When the wind blows, the spray from the hot tub’s jets sprinkle your face — and that moisture is insta-frozen. No cozy vibes or winter wonderland feels, y’all.
I’ll be staying inside with a cup of coffee and a stack of soft blankets for this snow. ⛄️
Now you know: A team of researchers at UC Irvine found that the average attention span in 2004 was 150 seconds. In 2012 it was found to be 75 seconds, and recently was found to be 47 seconds.
Poor Dharma girl has believed that floors without carpet are lava for several years now. She is especially afraid to go down the one small step to get into the fenced in yard. We have no idea if her challenge is because of arthritic joints, poor eyesight, or just anxiety in general, but we’ve not found a way to desensitize the situation.
We need a new plan.
For almost 2 years, we’ve put a leash on Dharma to get her down those steps every single time she goes outside to do her business. Through rain, sleet, snow, and dark of night… we’re out there praising her for being led down 1 tiny step. Now, even that doesn’t always work.
This morning, when it was 18° freaking degrees outside and still dark, I poured hot water on the steps to ensure they weren’t slick right before leading her out to pee. That wasn’t good enough.
There are only 2 things left to try that I can think of:
(1) make a path of rose petals (2) cut a piece of carpet for the step and one for the end of the sidewalk
Regular senior vet appointment incoming…
The ole’ girl has a vet appointment tomorrow morning and I have no clue how I’m going to get her into my vehicle — or out of it — to get her there and back home.
Now you know: In 2020, Pakistan International Airlines was banned from flying in Europe and the United States after an investigation found that at least a fourth of all pilots’ licenses issued in Pakistan were not genuine.
FINALLY, we’ve eaten the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers. The only thing we didn’t finish off was the mashed potatoes and those went in the trash this evening.
We had a little help…
All the puppies had their fair share of noodles, ham and turkey. And they took more than their fair share of naps. 🙂
Katie had leftovers once and Ben came home at lunch to eat a turkey salad sandwich twice. I’ve eaten something almost every waking hour since Thanksgiving. It’s not the holiday meal that devastates a diet — it’s getting rid of all those darned leftovers that get you.
Tomorrow is Monday and I’m back to Weight Watchers to get the 3-5 pounds I’ve gained back off.
I hope it disappears just as quickly as yesterday’s snow…
Now you know: In 1984, 13-year-old Andy Smith wrote to President Reagan asking for funds to clean his bedroom after his mom called it a “disaster area”. Raegan sent a tongue-in-cheek reply saying his funds were “dangerously low” and suggested he practice volunteerism instead to solve local problems.
