Today was a pretty big School Tour (Grandview Elementary) at Hanna’s Town. There were over 140 kids. That meant the sessions were pretty large. I had the tin punch station, and until 12:30pm there was no other staff at my…

I woke up this morning and it was October! It’s been a beautiful day – sunny and warm and inviting. I did spend a few hours outside weeding – with my right hand! It felt good to accomplish something as…

Here we are – the last day of September, 2026. The year is just speeding by! I feel like I’m missing out on things. I spent the day – as is usual for a Wednesday – cleaning and doing some…

Work this morning – Rege is on vacation but Ken and Barry were both there. Ken can usually get us on track to hack through the ‘Smail’ days — we all three worked there together. So it was a lively…

I had time to make the bed, get a shower, have tea and breakfast, and start laundry before Paul got here to pick up the truck. Of course everything looks fresh and nice with it gone. Again, I walked around…

Sunday School is still in Acts; Todd’s message was in the book of James. Both were informative and inspiring. After church I stopped at Ollies and got a pack of batteries for my light sets. They should last me through…

BUSY all day. It was a really beautiful day to be outside all day. Right after a quick breakfast I went out and started trimming the little lilac sprouts that pop up – ones that a chain saw wouldn’t handle.…

My neck is aching today – all around. Dr. ‘Mom’ would tell me I get swollen glands every time it’s windy, whether I’m outside or inside. I have to believe her. Speaking of outside, I took a picture of the…

Rough night last night! Couldn’t sleep, couldn’t get warm, stomach issues into the morning. Couldn’t even eat anything until after noon. I worked slow all day but got work done, then cleaned the house. Good to have that done. Nate…

You would think that it wouldn’t take all day to put up fall decorations, especially since I had already done the blankets, flags, and coasters! But I am particular about where everything goes, and try to switch some things up…