Monthly Archives: July 2011

Isn’t 97 hot enough?

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

The weather people are not happy giving us the temperature, be it hot or cold. We have to hear about wind chills or heat indexes, thus producing statements like ‘It’s 97 degrees outside but it FEELS LIKE 110.’ No it … Continue reading →

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An enjoyable three days.

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

Susie and I went camping last week at the Hardin Ridge Campground in the Hoosier National Forest on the eastern side of Lake Monroe. This was the first time in memory that we went camping just to camp. It was … Continue reading →

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I hadn’t heard.

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

According to a sign board in the Library, today is National Ice Cream Day. I don’t who decides those things but this sounds like a good idea. Of course, with the temperature at a robust 91 degrees, better plan on … Continue reading →

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Heirloom tomatoes.

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

I am growing an heirloom tomato this year; a Brandywine variety. It’s a favorite of the Amish which may explain why I like them as well. Today, I picked my first one and had a huge slice on a Thomas’ … Continue reading →

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Any farmers out there?

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

A question for you farmers and fresh vegetable lovers. I just harvested my first crop of beets. I have not raised beets before so I’m trying to figure out what to do with the five gallon bucket full of them. … Continue reading →

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One more year

Posted on July 16, 2011 by

In the annals of worthwhile hobbies, it can’t hold a candle to say, restoring a 1939 Ford Coupe, but today , my hobby produced a ripe tomato for my breakfast. Every year, i get excited about this. I guess I … Continue reading →

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Decisions. Decisions.

Posted on July 10, 2011 by

We’re at the Mayberry Cafe in Danville and i can’t decide between Aunt Bee’s fried chicken and sheriff Taylor’s prime rib. Any ideas?

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Who decides this kind of stuff?

Posted on July 10, 2011 by

Today’s Indianapolis Star had a piece on the disappearance of cursive writing. It is no longer being taught in Indiana schools and has been replaced by keyboarding. How are we going to attach a keyboard to the refrigerator door when … Continue reading →

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Guess what?

Posted on July 10, 2011 by

I just put my first post out here since June 3rd. Not having instant access to the internet is just too discouraging. But It really felt good to get on here and cut loose. Of course, I don’t know how … Continue reading →

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What’s that smell??

Posted on July 10, 2011 by

If you happen to be in the Monroovia, In Library right now and are wondering what that wonderful aroma is, chances are it could be me. I’m enjoying the afterglow of my mid-day shower using Nivea for Men, the hair and … Continue reading →

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