I guess it shouldn’t be surprising that I’m having trouble rejoining the world. I was never terribly outgoing before the …

My sister and nephew are safely back home. They vacationed here for a few weeks this August. We visited the beach and a …

Henri is coming. There’s a tropical storm headed up the East Coast that might evolve into a hurricane before it hits shore …

When we were kids, we were allowed to ride the minibike out back at my grandparents’ house. They had a big field out …

Sometimes I write an email to myself. When I do, the subject is “writing idea,” which tells Gmail to tuck the idea away into a …

Thirty minutes is all I ask. After feed the dogs breakfast, the only thing they want to do is run around like monsters, knocking …

It was nearly the perfect heist. Yesterday morning I got out some supplements for Finn. He takes a big “chewable” pill as a …

I watched Terminator 2 yesterday for no reason. There are some genuinely tense moments in that movie. It was nerve-racking to …

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 …