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Bigg posted a blog entry
Lazing On A Sunny Afternoon
Paula's grandchildren are with us, and so I have been driven into the woods to find some small measure of peace. It's not...
Paula's grandchildren are with us, and so I have been driven into the woods to find some small measure of peace. It's not...
Bigg posted a blog entry
Can We Work It Out? Can We Be A Family?
Finally, a wish comes true: after literally waking up into an argument with J, I set out to find a cool dark place to hide and...
Finally, a wish comes true: after literally waking up into an argument with J, I set out to find a cool dark place to hide and...
Bigg posted a blog entry
It's The Politics Of Contraband
This party has probably been one of the more crucial events in my involvement in the business to date. I have agonized for two...
This party has probably been one of the more crucial events in my involvement in the business to date. I have agonized for two...
Dee posted a blog entry
Its Harvest Time in the Garden
This is the time when the garden is beginning to produce and its time to balance life and summer fun with harvesting vegetables...
This is the time when the garden is beginning to produce and its time to balance life and summer fun with harvesting vegetables...
kitliz posted a blog entry
Testing the limits of our relationship.
MysteryMan and I thought perhaps this month wasn’t challenging enough, what with both of us giving up alcohol for 30...
MysteryMan and I thought perhaps this month wasn’t challenging enough, what with both of us giving up alcohol for 30...
Bigg posted a blog entry
Set Your Secrets Free
The bright sunlight ripples and spatters in the soft green surf of the summer trees. The rough-cut boards I lie on are just...
The bright sunlight ripples and spatters in the soft green surf of the summer trees. The rough-cut boards I lie on are just...
Bigg posted a blog entry
Between The Lines Of Fear And Blame
"I cannot believe I have to have this conversation with you of all people," Katherine accuses me, and crosses her arms...
"I cannot believe I have to have this conversation with you of all people," Katherine accuses me, and crosses her arms...
Bigg posted a blog entry
The Rain's Gonna Wash Away
It's 3:25 am by the clock in my system tray, and I am listening to the sound of rain on my roof. Thunder is muttering...
It's 3:25 am by the clock in my system tray, and I am listening to the sound of rain on my roof. Thunder is muttering...
Dee posted a blog entry
Wildflowers have many uses: Dry flowers for crafting
I have that lull in the garden where everything is pretty much planted but the crops haven’t taken off. It’s a great time...
I have that lull in the garden where everything is pretty much planted but the crops haven’t taken off. It’s a great time...
Andrea posted a blog entry
busy day today
For a short week, this day is lasting forever. But I’m getting a ton done.By short week, I mean I’m not sure where...
For a short week, this day is lasting forever. But I’m getting a ton done.By short week, I mean I’m not sure where...
Sleeping Mommy posted a blog entry
Conspiracies and signs.
Today was the day. I was gonna really dig deep and get the house cleaned. I was doing all the hard dirty work today. The...
Today was the day. I was gonna really dig deep and get the house cleaned. I was doing all the hard dirty work today. The...
Bigg posted a blog entry
Between The Stillness In My Heart And The Roar Of The Approaching Night
Sometimes togetherness is a wonderful thing. The sad part of our closest relationships is that the little irritants that lie...
Sometimes togetherness is a wonderful thing. The sad part of our closest relationships is that the little irritants that lie...
Bigg posted a blog entry
I Love A Rainy Night
The house was dark and quiet when we got back. I have a headache; the great outdoors in general (and sleeping on the ground...
The house was dark and quiet when we got back. I have a headache; the great outdoors in general (and sleeping on the ground...
Bigg posted a blog entry
Early In The Morning, Rise Into The Street
Four thirty in the morning, and the party has been over for approximately ten minutes.We ate in the back yard, on the picnic...
Four thirty in the morning, and the party has been over for approximately ten minutes.We ate in the back yard, on the picnic...
Dee posted a blog entry
Where Winding Dirt Roads Lead. Adventure and Free Plants
One of the most under rated and amazing highlights of living in rural NW PA are the winding dirt roads. You never know what...
One of the most under rated and amazing highlights of living in rural NW PA are the winding dirt roads. You never know what...
Dee posted a blog entry
The Conewango Creek and the Blue Moon
Many people use the moon for planting. My neighbor planned his whole garden around the stages of the moon. I occasionally plant...
Many people use the moon for planting. My neighbor planned his whole garden around the stages of the moon. I occasionally plant...
Bigg posted a blog entry
It's The Nature Of The Business
I often find myself wishing that I could write more clearly about what it is that I do for money. Even though I only turned to...
I often find myself wishing that I could write more clearly about what it is that I do for money. Even though I only turned to...
Bigg posted a blog entry
This Amusement Never Ends
HB and J are away working an indoor construction project, so I got to spend the day mostly with Nick and Brad. I had a good...
HB and J are away working an indoor construction project, so I got to spend the day mostly with Nick and Brad. I had a good...
Sleeping Mommy posted a blog entry
3 miles a day
That’s all I need.I used Google Maps Pedometer to find out the distance of the route I walked through the neighborhood...
That’s all I need.I used Google Maps Pedometer to find out the distance of the route I walked through the neighborhood...
Julie @ The Surrendered Scribe posted a blog entry
City-fied
(This is Keuka Lake in Hammondsport, NY. If you want a northeast vacation or something comprehensive about Upstate NY, check...
(This is Keuka Lake in Hammondsport, NY. If you want a northeast vacation or something comprehensive about Upstate NY, check...
Bigg posted a blog entry
Sometimes I'm Right And I Can Be Wrong
Brad mowed my lawn today and trimmed the crazy high grass along the driveway and my end of the road. As soon as he came in I...
Brad mowed my lawn today and trimmed the crazy high grass along the driveway and my end of the road. As soon as he came in I...
Dee posted a blog entry
The Joy of Mowing: Wild herbs in the Yard
As strange as it may seem, I enjoy mowing. And it’s a good thing since I mow about five acres. People ask my why I mow as...
As strange as it may seem, I enjoy mowing. And it’s a good thing since I mow about five acres. People ask my why I mow as...
Drew posted a blog entry
Photo # 232
Took me 280 shots to get this one last night from the deck last night.Even this one ain't that great… But...
Took me 280 shots to get this one last night from the deck last night.Even this one ain't that great… But...
Bigg posted a blog entry
Head To The Summertime Hangout
Today I didn't really feel so hot. I am starting to notice the difference without the medication, and it's not a happy...
Today I didn't really feel so hot. I am starting to notice the difference without the medication, and it's not a happy...
Bigg posted a blog entry
My Friends Will All Be Stunned... They're Stunned.
We're all playing Guitar Hero and hanging out. Some of the boys are drinking; there's a case of Bud longnecks in the fridge,...
We're all playing Guitar Hero and hanging out. Some of the boys are drinking; there's a case of Bud longnecks in the fridge,...
Drew posted a blog entry
The Good Life (as modeled by P-Nut)
P-Nut on the deck…One day about a year ago Karin walked through the door and said, "Guess what…"She...
P-Nut on the deck…One day about a year ago Karin walked through the door and said, "Guess what…"She...
Bigg posted a blog entry
It's Only Time That Heals The Pain And Makes The Sun Come Out Again
Today is a rainy day, and I'm tired and don't feel all that great.J and HB are playing some horrible video game - I think...
Today is a rainy day, and I'm tired and don't feel all that great.J and HB are playing some horrible video game - I think...
Bigg posted a blog entry
Our Love Would Rule This Kingdom We Had Made
When I finally went to bed this morning I was one grumpy bastard, I'll tell you that right now. HB woke up and tried to get...
When I finally went to bed this morning I was one grumpy bastard, I'll tell you that right now. HB woke up and tried to get...
Bigg posted a blog entry
There's A Party Going On Right Here
I told them I was tired. I told them I needed to rest. Plus, as I pointed out, J just got back from his trip last night and he...
I told them I was tired. I told them I needed to rest. Plus, as I pointed out, J just got back from his trip last night and he...
Bigg posted a blog entry
I'm Packed And I'm Holding
I am utterly flying.My thighs clench HB's hips; his long flaring back is encircled in my arms, and his hair whips my face. The...
I am utterly flying.My thighs clench HB's hips; his long flaring back is encircled in my arms, and his hair whips my face. The...
Bigg posted a blog entry
I Find Myself Telling You Things
HB found me on the garconniere porch at sunset.The sunsets have been rather vivid this spring, and this one was painting my...
HB found me on the garconniere porch at sunset.The sunsets have been rather vivid this spring, and this one was painting my...
Bigg posted a blog entry
Don't Expect Too Much From Me
The restaurant was dark, like before, and as usual we were the only patrons. Technically the place had closed at eleven since...
The restaurant was dark, like before, and as usual we were the only patrons. Technically the place had closed at eleven since...
Dee posted a blog entry
Amish Country - The search for reasonable priced and unusual plants
With the garden season under way I realized I needed a few more plants. Looking for reasonable prices and unique plants I...
With the garden season under way I realized I needed a few more plants. Looking for reasonable prices and unique plants I...
Bigg posted a blog entry
Sleeping So Long
After our whirlwind sports tour last week, the boys are now deeply into paintball. I can hear them out the window beside me,...
After our whirlwind sports tour last week, the boys are now deeply into paintball. I can hear them out the window beside me,...
Bigg posted a blog entry
Thunder Only Happens When It's Raining
Today has been a slow day. I needed to recuperate from all of the craziness of the last week, so I'm mostly just lying around...
Today has been a slow day. I needed to recuperate from all of the craziness of the last week, so I'm mostly just lying around...
Bigg posted a blog entry
We Put The Dick In Dixie
J and Duff armwrestle for control of the Wii.Duff's tattoo.Title lyric from "Dick In Dixie" by Hank Williams III.
J and Duff armwrestle for control of the Wii.Duff's tattoo.Title lyric from "Dick In Dixie" by Hank Williams III.
Bigg posted a blog entry
People Respond To Summer Madness
Sorry for the dearth of posts lately, but the last few days have been crazy. Literally.J's fight with D really got me down. I...
Sorry for the dearth of posts lately, but the last few days have been crazy. Literally.J's fight with D really got me down. I...
Dee posted a blog entry
Children and Gardening: Playing in soil can be fun
Children enjoy planting and watching things grow. By giving them a little garden space or a planter to grow vegetables and...
Children enjoy planting and watching things grow. By giving them a little garden space or a planter to grow vegetables and...
Bigg posted a blog entry
I Need A Sign To Let Me Know You're Here
I thought J could use some cheering up after his whole ordeal with his mother, so Katherine and I fixed him a big meal and then...
I thought J could use some cheering up after his whole ordeal with his mother, so Katherine and I fixed him a big meal and then...
Bigg posted a blog entry
I Hate To Look Into Those Eyes And See An Ounce Of Pain
Yesterday afternoon, while it poured down cold rain here in the Big Woods, J left the construction job site where he and HB are...
Yesterday afternoon, while it poured down cold rain here in the Big Woods, J left the construction job site where he and HB are...
Bigg posted a blog entry
Such A Happy Time
Robbie announces that he farted.Title lyric from "Our House" by Madness.
Robbie announces that he farted.Title lyric from "Our House" by Madness.
Bigg posted a blog entry
Time, It Goes So Fast
I was all done being crusty yesterday after my nap. The little pain in my side was better, but not gone. It's still there, but...
I was all done being crusty yesterday after my nap. The little pain in my side was better, but not gone. It's still there, but...
Bigg posted a blog entry
Am I Alive Or Thoughts That Drift Away?
J and HB have landed themselves construction jobs. Every morning at 7 AM they leave for the site and don't return until 5 PM....
J and HB have landed themselves construction jobs. Every morning at 7 AM they leave for the site and don't return until 5 PM....
Am I Alive Or Thoughts That Drift Away?
J and HB have landed themselves construction jobs. Every morning at 7 AM they leave for the site and don't return until 5 PM....
J and HB have landed themselves construction jobs. Every morning at 7 AM they leave for the site and don't return until 5 PM....
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My Confessions
Bigg posted a blog entry
I Sit And Talk To God, And He Just Laughs At My Plans
This morning I got rid of the kids - Amber, J, HB, Andrea and Katherine - and got some details out of the way.I have really...
This morning I got rid of the kids - Amber, J, HB, Andrea and Katherine - and got some details out of the way.I have really...
Bigg posted a blog entry
I Can't Drive 55
J had a car accident last night. He was driving a little too fast on the back country roads around here, and when he came...
J had a car accident last night. He was driving a little too fast on the back country roads around here, and when he came...
Bigg posted a blog entry
Movin' To The Country, Gonna Eat Me A Lot Of Peaches
We went out to eat tonight: HB, me, J, Amber, Robbie and Katherine. They took me to this little restaurant here in town that we...
We went out to eat tonight: HB, me, J, Amber, Robbie and Katherine. They took me to this little restaurant here in town that we...
Bigg posted a blog entry
You Know Their Business, You Think It's A Bore
I spent the early part of the afternoon just sort of gazing out my window, thinking over all the times I had with D. Then I got...
I spent the early part of the afternoon just sort of gazing out my window, thinking over all the times I had with D. Then I got...
Bigg posted a blog entry
Every Waking Hour, I'm Choosing My Confessions
It started a long time ago. D got herself in some trouble with a couple of local businessmen who weren't the sharpest knives...
It started a long time ago. D got herself in some trouble with a couple of local businessmen who weren't the sharpest knives...
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