It was nineteen years ago today that I put up the last board on my fence. It’s a simple three-rail white fence made of hemlock,

Chilly, rainy, and cloudy—we’re having a quiet Fourth of July here. Last night, the fireworks in the distance sounded almost …

Mom returned to her home a couple of days ago and the house is quiet. The puppy doesn’t have anyone to follow around. My …

Today is Father’s Day, but this morning I’m mostly dealing with Mom. She is visiting right now (2 weeks into a 3-week stay). It …

This week, I was able to go see my niece graduate high school. On the surface, it’s a very boring event. We heard a platitudinal …

It’s a beautiful day here today. I have big plans to do outdoor chores until the bugs drive me back inside and then stay inside …

When I have company visiting, my routine changes quite a bit. I’m not saying it’s a bad thing. Instead of putting on my …

It’s summer here now. We’re supposed to have temps in the 80s today (26º C plus). Unfortunately, we’ve had no rain. The …

One of my close friends (let’s refer to him as Dave) is always engaged in the pursuit of New Interests. He picks up hobbies …

When I was a kid, my mom wore a cape. It was a figurative garment that she donned when she felt that she had been …

What happened to boredom? There’s always so much to do. I can take a break and relax for a few minutes, but after that I …

Compared to last year, it’s hard to believe how well my father is doing. He went into the hospital in March of 2020 because he …

Do you have a basement? What’s it like? When I was growing up, we had a little TV room down in the southwest corner of …

One of the nicknames for Maine is Vacationland. That’s what it was when I was a kid. This was the place where we would come …

English Mastiffs are very easy puppies. They play occasionally, but mostly spend their time eating and growing. German Shepherds …

I’m actually a little nervous. Tonight (March 29, 2021), Finn and I are going to be on an episode of Maine Cabin Masters on the …