Back In My Hay Day

That noise you hear coming from the Keloland countryside these days is the sound of corn, soybeans and alfalfa growing. I’m told that on these stifling humid days,  you can actually go out and see and hear it happening.    But, I have enough trouble trying to explain to others how I enjoy spending my…

Cicadas, Start Your Engines!

As Linda and I sat out on our new back deck July 4th, it was hot but not intolerable thanks to a couple of ice cold adult beverages.  It was quiet and peaceful because our neighbors, who often opt to mow when we’re sitting outside, must have been off celebrating Independence day by a lake…