No matter our ages, when one of our contemporaries dies, it hits a little harder. It makes us face the inevitable. It gives us pause to reflect upon our purpose on Earth and to examine our progress or even our failures. We’ve had another loss in our family this week when Cousin Ron Williams passed … read more
No one will argue the point that this Mother’s Day is unusual. While some are planning to visit their moms, I’ll be here in Missouri, sending my love and best wishes over the miles to my mom who is well-cloistered in an assisted living apartment in Wisconsin. It’s not like I visit every year, but … read more
Part 2 –– I’ve Gardened Before. I can do this. I have decided to plant my Victory Garden this year with hopes that it will outshine any previous gardens I’ve grown. During the past few years, I’ve become more interested in developing a more self-sustaining lifestyle. And with the pandemic situation of late, I’m committed … read more
What if we just walk out our back doors and into our gardens to pick some of our food? What if we plant, once again, the inimitable Victory Gardens?
We know that most contractors don’t need more work, so we know that will affect the cost (the old supply and demand theory in play), but we honestly didn’t expect this. How could we have been so far off?
Welcome to Barbed Wire Hollow, my baby boomer gone crazy change of life=style from the suburbs to the country.
Many of my peers have already become grandparents. I’ve gracefully viewed their photos and videos. I’ve oohed and ahhed at the right moments and have truly adored watching them bubble over with joy as they watch their grandkids grow. I have two grown children, and I’ve been hoping I’d be a grandma soon as well, … read more
I was driving home from work today when Luke Bryan’s Drink a Beer came on the radio. I turned it up, and I prepped myself to cry. That song had always tugged at my heart, but today I was sure that the notes riding the air waves would rip it out of my chest. A … read more
Most of us have our heroes in life, and I’m fortunate to have more than a few. My heroes are abundant. Heroes have appeared throughout my life in all shapes, sizes, colors and genders. They’ve taken on the bullies, the misfortunes, the embarrassments and the accidents I’ve suffered with grace, with strength and with compassion. … read more