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

Good News Finally!


Pretty much everything is now settled with insurance on the trailer. I called them first thing this morning so I could hopefully get it done. I got a fair price without a hassle. It will be picked up on Wednesday and they’ll have the title that day as well so I should get paid pretty … Continue reading Good News Finally!

So…There I Was…; Weather; Outdoor Cooking, If I May Be So Bold…


…sitting on the porch swing yesterday, dogs sprawling out on the concrete to stay cool (which, I recently learned, could be called “splooting”). They were asleep (as is usual) and I looked up from my phone for no reason and glanced at the end of the sidewalk maybe 20’ away from me. WITAF is THAT?! … Continue reading So…There I Was…; Weather; Outdoor Cooking, If I May Be So Bold…

Swelter Weather; Trailer; Food


FFS. This weather is ridiculous and it sucks. Heat index yesterday of 108° F. With the hot breeze blowing it’s just like being in a giant air fryer. Taking a bath/shower is futile & useless, yet necessary. ————— No word on the trailer yet other than it is a total loss. I was hoping to … Continue reading Swelter Weather; Trailer; Food