The Lights Are Off

Shortly after we moved to Indiana, primarily to escape the dreadful, tar-like brew dispensed by the cafeteria’s “coffee” machine, we finally joined the ranks of civilized society and bought our first Keurig. […]

Gary, our sons, and I have always loved to hike. Our years living in New Hampshire and multiple cross-country road trips proved that we could eagerly tackle just about anything—mountains, hills, canyons, and even […]

Last night, we were very excited to leave the woods behind for a taste of sophisticated life in the big city—or at least, Indiana’s version of it. We were headed out to dine and […]

I knew we’d encounter an abundance of wildlife out here in the woods and around the lake—but I wasn’t expecting an abundance of snakes. And let me be very clear: I don’t do snakes. […]

This week I found myself alone at the lake for a night or two—just me, the dogs, and two much older couples in their RVs—while Gary was off on a […]

My favorite scene this past week came after dark — gazing out the window toward the lake, I was treated to the sight of what felt like a million twinkling fireflies. I’ve […]