This past weekend I decided to make a proclamation. I boldly stated that winter was no longer welcome in our neighborhood and that it was...

I have a 30-year-old washer and dryer set that I hope outlive me (or at least my dog). I will fix them until I cannot any longer, but I am still...

The time has come. After months of scouring seed catalogs and ordering her favorite packets, it was finally time for my bride to venture out to her...

It pays to be resourceful and not run to the store for every little thing these days. There are great ways to stretch not only your budget but also your way of thinking. We...

A Tale of Survival I did it—I survived half a week without my better half. The time had arrived where I had to pay my dues for the boys' weekend in Alabama. This past week,...

I said no to baby chicks this year. I said no to starting seeds that I know are probably going to die before they get to the garden. I said no to...

My kids are ages two, four and six (soon to be three, five and seven), so chores are kind of a new thing in our house. Sure, I’ve asked my oldest to help with odd jobs on...

 Today marks somewhat of a milestone for me. Today, I figuratively pen my 300th column. Of course, I'm not really penning; it's more of a hunt and...

Now that spring has sprung, and we are all feeling the energy from the sunny days and warmer temperatures, it’s time to get to work. The sooner the...

Now that spring has sprung, and we are all feeling the energy from the sunny days and warmer temperatures, it’s time to get to work. The sooner the...

While this early spring weather is nice, it’s also brought about some extra wildlife around the homestead this week. The varmint problems we dealt...

My son-in-law decided it was time for a boys' weekend. Well, originally it was going to be a family weekend, but with three of the grands in...

The following is a best of "Rabbit Hole that originally ran in March of 2022 I had an opportunity to talk to a teacher about a robotics team recently and the opportunities...

My six-year-old is really loving being able to make his own meals from time to time. He has a few favorites, and they are always simple staples that we have in our house,...

This past weekend looked like the perfect weekend on paper, but like your favorite sports team that looks unbeatable on paper only to disappoint,...