June 1st, 2025 – Today’s Prompt


What fears have you overcome and how? One thing is foods. As a kid I was what they call a “picky” eater. I had things that I liked and that was it - not open to trying new things. Most kids are probably that way I guess. My first try at “adventurous eating” was trying … Continue reading June 1st, 2025 – Today’s Prompt

April 3rd, 2025 – Weston Bend State Park, Weston, MO


I have an app for hiking trails and got a good deal on the Pro version so I upgraded. I have used it in the past on trails and it is very handy. It will record your trip and you can post pictures & review your hike on it. Since I upgraded the app, I … Continue reading April 3rd, 2025 – Weston Bend State Park, Weston, MO

I’m Back!


Well, I just could not stay away. When I stopped blogging last year my intent was to do a YouTube channel but I just never got going on it; life got in the way. In the meantime, it felt like I had a LOT of extra time since I had stopped blogging. And, quite honestly, … Continue reading I’m Back!

A Valentine’s Day to Remember


Three years ago today I woke up with a backache and ended up in a hospital catheter lab getting a stent after having a heart attack earlier that morning. Things could have ended up much differently, but I was one of the very lucky ones - and I know that. I was in the hospital … Continue reading A Valentine’s Day to Remember

Got THAT Done Finally; Clean-up; Trailer and Truck; Health


I had to run to town and while I was there I got a quart of oil for the generator. While looking at the manual (yes, I wanted to do it right…) I discovered it actually has a battery for the electric start. This I did not know and I figured the battery was probably … Continue reading Got THAT Done Finally; Clean-up; Trailer and Truck; Health