Not sure if it’s a good year or a bad year for berries, seems average-ly decent here.  Handfuls of black caps and raspberries if you’re willing to take a scratch…View post

Regarding the state of my agricultural endeavors: For Father’s Day, my tots gave me a gift labeled “Dad’s Favorite Fencing Tool.” Inside the wrap was a packet of bungee cords.

According to the three-year-old: “When I sing my heart feels colorful.”

Recently, I was asked to write an essay for Father’s Day.  The request came as we were preparing to travel to Colorado for a funeral.  I wrote most of it…View post

Lately a certain nearly-three-year-old of my acquaintance has begun responding to interdiction by sticking her tongue out.  There has been much use of the third stair and a timer.  But…View post