Governments use private contractors so they can have plausible deniability. Another way to cover their hinnies. Been doing it for years. Our data is not secure from anyone. I have been known to have trust

You have this @papa-pepper! We all have bad days. Thankfully they don't last long. Pull up the boots straps! Tomorrow is another day!

August doesn't seem like a good month for us, Karen. You do have some wonderful memories though.

My children were all homeschooled and they turned out just fine. They grew up to be independent thinkers and now homeschool the grandkids. The public education system was designed to dumb down the population,

Thank you, Karen. My son and I will go out tomorrow to find a tree to plant in his memory. Today is a bit of loss...

Today is indeed a sad day. My friend, Lars, past away this morning of a massive heart attack. He was an Elvis fan too. We often heard him humming or singing an Elvis tune. Feel like I have been gut-punched.

Things are not settling down and it looks like we are heading for more trouble. We now have government supporters setting up shop less than 30 feet from our front gate. We don't know what they are up to

Happy Birthday, Shortie! It is awesome to be a teenager. I have not had any teenagers in my house for a long time, but I am looking forward to my grandchildren becoming teens. I hope the COVID doesn't

Rescue dogs are the best. I have had more than a few over the years. I now have seven living in the compound with us. All have great personalities and are very affectionate with the kids. People should

Well said @karinxxl! Unfortunately, this is not over yet and to act like it is foolhardy. Frontline workers have taken the brunt of this pandemic. They need our support. It is them that are holding things

I wish you a speedy recovery, Jerry. You could have picked up the virus on one of the outings to get groceries or even at the VA. I noticed she said she would call every weekday. What happens on the weekends?

I had my first hair cut when I was 18. That one was the most liberating of my life. I had been forbidden to cut my hair. I defied the "law" and I felt free. I admire you for sticking to what

Thumbs up for some awesome advice @papa-pepper! That is what we do here until I met with the lumberjack. He came and saw what I needed and then went and found the trees and took them to the sawmill to

But just look at the adventures! Whether they happen to be good experiences or bad, we learn and move on. The key is not to regret anything you do.

Have you tried hydrogen peroxide and bicarbonate soda mixed in a paste and left to dry overnight? This usually works on tough oven/stove spills. Poor pups. This should be over soon, then it will go back

You can never have enough wood when the apocalypse hits harder and faster. Always be prepared!

Hi @fishyculture and @longsilver! Long time no see. I have not posted in 3 years I lurk about and comment but I still need to be super careful and vigilant. Things are not improving here and safety is

I believe you are right, @karinxxl. Covid will define our lives for some time yet. I too will wait for the vaccine. A few months is not adequate time for proper testing. It will also be some time before

At least they called you. Here no call and no show is usual. I was raised to be on time. It has served me well over the years. But respect, much like common sense has gone the way of the dodo bird...

Love those shades! Sweet Pepper's harvest looks amazing. Preserving these for winter or are you going to eat these delicious beans for supper?