Monthly Archives: August 2022

It’s incredibly muggy and a bit uncomfortable sitting on the deck this Friday morning. The area is still quite damp from rain cells that passed through here on Thursday evening, the sky is heavy with dark grey clouds to the … Continue reading →

I was chatting with a friend and learned he had battled and conquered prostate cancer this past summer. We’ve known one another for years and I have always appreciated and been inspired by his drive and a positive mindset. Like … Continue reading →

What have I learned with my MS? From an early age, there always seemed to be health issues that were often common but also semi-covers for underlying conditions. Since being diagnosed with RRMS (Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis) in June 2020, I … Continue reading →

This one meme struck me as hilarious only because I struggle with these damned math calculations. When I was young, a pregnant woman was three months, five months, or seven months along. We never said “first trimester,” or when addressing … Continue reading →

Near the northern boundaries of Madison County, Indiana, Boone Township is nestled up to the Grant County line. It is here that my ancestors pioneered and helped settle this little corner of Indiana. Few, if any, family members still reside … Continue reading →

The world around and beyond the deck is damp from the seemingly healthy amount of rain that moved through at some point through the night. A nice breeze moves through the wisteria-clad deck and the sky is a dull grey … Continue reading →

It was an odd day, all around. Time at the park was delightful and there were folks from Canada, Australia, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri (four sets), Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. I love meeting all the folks from … Continue reading →

Elwood Police Department, Officer Noah Shahnavaz, 24. At 8:00 AM, this Sunday morning, a college friend sent me a text inquiring if I knew about the officer killed on duty who belonged to my hometown police department in Elwood. I … Continue reading →

It’s a pleasant but a bit muggy 68 degrees and we’re only to climb another 12 degrees for the high of the day. It’s a bit overcast and expected to remain so most of the day. Today is the 179th … Continue reading →

Thi is not my writing; this is from DailyOM. Renew your resolve and declare to the universe that you are ready for change. One of the hardest things in life is feeling stuck in a situation that we don’t like … Continue reading →