November 8th, 2025 – A Quote That Says so Much


"Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live." - Norman Cousins I saw this quote on a chalkboard welcoming people into a 7-11 store someplace on a Reddit post. Of course, things like this make me really see what is being said. If you … Continue reading November 8th, 2025 – A Quote That Says so Much

November 7th, 2025 – Current Air Travel Cutbacks


It was just thinking about the ongoing current air travel issues in the news and how it will probably get much worse since there are no real adults working on the problem. This stupidity is really showing, amongst other things, how far behind we are in decent transportation. It really made me think about the … Continue reading November 7th, 2025 – Current Air Travel Cutbacks

November 4th, 2025 – Nice Days


My pond What beautiful weather the last few days! I have really been busy and am in the zone so I am getting some shit done. I have been busting my ass and needed to take a break from the work for a walk then came back to do more work. Since it froze and … Continue reading November 4th, 2025 – Nice Days

November 2nd, 2025 – First Freeze…Goodbye Insects!; House Repairs Moving Right Along


I woke up to 27° F this morning and the leaves were dropping off the trees like crazy. That means that finally I can get out for a walk around the acreage and not be eaten alive by chiggers, mosquitoes, or covered in ticks. As soon as it gets a bit drier out and not … Continue reading November 2nd, 2025 – First Freeze…Goodbye Insects!; House Repairs Moving Right Along

October 28th, 2025 – Making Great Progress


Today I pretty much finished up going through the last of the things in the main area of the house. I am really glad this part is nearly completed...but the basement awaits. I had already sorted through most of my parent's things in some closets and boxes, but there was still a little bit left. … Continue reading October 28th, 2025 – Making Great Progress