Winter, Food, TV, Furnishings, Plumbing


Cold. Dreary. Grey. Let’s not forget depressing with all the dead-looking foliage. Welcome to winter in the Midwest. It looks like a cold week ahead. As I type this it is snowing - first one of the year here. I have gotten to hate snow…AAARRRGGHH! Glad I did laundry this morning and also glad that … Continue reading Winter, Food, TV, Furnishings, Plumbing

Busy…Both Inside & Outside the House, Heavy Machinery, Animals


Been rather busy the past few days. Getting quite a bit more accomplished! Before the rain last Friday I got some more of the yard cleaned up, cutting out brush and making more piles to pick up. I figured it’s best to make the most of a trailer if I’m gonna rent one for a … Continue reading Busy…Both Inside & Outside the House, Heavy Machinery, Animals

A Trip Through Memories


I’ve been pretty busy taking care of things around the house. I’ve actually gotten quite a few more things off my list this past week and I’m happy about that. I have not gotten much cooking done since I’ve been focusing more on the things outside that need fixed. I have plenty to eat without … Continue reading A Trip Through Memories

A Few More Things off the List, The Winds Are Blowing But the Leaves Aren’t, Drought, Speeding Bike, Another Beautiful Evening, Jealous Dogs, Travel


Yesterday morning I worked in the shed, organizing and cleaning up mouse turds everywhere. It was horrible. But, I left the shop vac outside and just went as far as the hose would reach; that way the nasty exhaust air was blowing outside. I had on my N95 mask but still trying hard to avoid … Continue reading A Few More Things off the List, The Winds Are Blowing But the Leaves Aren’t, Drought, Speeding Bike, Another Beautiful Evening, Jealous Dogs, Travel

Up on the Rooftop & Down on the Ground, Un-gardening, Gardening, Birds, Some Very Nice Weather…But Too Nice to Cook, A Good Score


I put together a “S*** To Do Around Here” list and got one thing checked off this morning after I got back from the city. I got on the roof and finished installing the last eight feet of gutter leaf guard that needed to be done. Glad I got it finished up when I did … Continue reading Up on the Rooftop & Down on the Ground, Un-gardening, Gardening, Birds, Some Very Nice Weather…But Too Nice to Cook, A Good Score