This is on my “Top 10 Things I Dread” list. When the throbbing toothache came, I did not suspect I would have a new crown and have spent $1200, all by noon the next day. But to my surprise, my costly trip to the dentist turned out to be quite enjoyable, thank God. He is […]
Continue ReadingBig Red Is Dead
It was a spectacular grand finale. Big Red hit an ice patch, skidded sideways, spun 360°, plowed through a ditch, rolled over and landed on its wheels in a farmer’s field. What a ride! Don had a front row seat. Thankfully only Big Red was totaled. Don walked away with only a sore back. […]
Continue ReadingHere We Go Again
“I just rolled my truck. Could you come get me?” Don’s voice was shakey, hopefully due to the 5° Wednesday cold spell. I bundled up and drove a couple miles down our icy road where I spied Big Red standing in the field. The front windshield, tools and truck bed contents were strung out all over the ground. […]
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Bumping Bullet # 2
So how is it going in your tight space called “a home” with your people to bump into called “family”? As I blogged about “Bumping Into Each Other,” I had a couple more “bumping bullets” to share that Don and I have learned over the past 50 years together. Bumping Bullet # 2: Learn […]
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