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

Road Trip – Springfield, MO; Trailer Stuff; Food Stuff; Outdoor Stuff


I was out and about the last few days and made a return visit to Commercial Street in Springfield, MO. It is such a cool area to visit (at least in daylight), with interesting architecture, shops and food choices. I went back to the tea store I visited several weeks back, which is called Chabom … Continue reading Road Trip – Springfield, MO; Trailer Stuff; Food Stuff; Outdoor Stuff