July 23rd, 2023 – Back to St. Joe, MO


Well, another chance to get out of the house so it was back to the dog show. Watching these always reminds me of the movie “Best in Show”. If you have not seen it you need to - it is EXACTLY what it’s like at a dog show. It’s a hilarious mockumentary. Anyhoo, between rounds … Continue reading July 23rd, 2023 – Back to St. Joe, MO

July 22nd, 2023 – St. Joseph, MO


Today I got out of the house and made a trip to “St. Joe”. I was back in the heart of Downtown but in a different area farther north of the Pony Express Museum. I did not get around to see too much due to time constraints but I did get out to get a … Continue reading July 22nd, 2023 – St. Joseph, MO

Out of the Mouths of Babes…; A Sticky Situation


My youngest granddaughter asked me an interesting question today. “Was your Grandpa a wizard?” I was rather taken aback as I’m certain most of you would be if asked that. I asked her to repeat it since I thought I was hearing things. Her response was the same exact question. Still dumbfounded, and not knowing … Continue reading Out of the Mouths of Babes…; A Sticky Situation

Clean-up; Payout


A few days ago I went to town and bought a new shovel and garden rake; good tools with a lifetime warranty purchased from a local, old-school hardware store. I wanted to finish cleaning up where the wood was piled and get it into a pile to burn. There’s too much small broken stuff in … Continue reading Clean-up; Payout

Beaming You Up, Scotty


🥲 I have tried to detach my emotions from losing the trailer over the past few weeks but it is still tough seeing it hauled away. Such a sad & unceremonious ending. I still remember the day my mom said she wanted me to have it and use it “…to travel all over or stay … Continue reading Beaming You Up, Scotty