my county road

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My County Road: Hit the Reset

Growing up in the country outside a small town in Indiana with a population around 1,700 — we moved to a neighborhood in a city with a population of around 20,000. Now we’re back where we were before… and live in a barn.

From here, I can see the house where I grew up. I can also see the one where I raised my son. We were ready for a more relaxed and imperfect way of life, and have found it here.

Merida & Dharma

Barndo Creek is a great place if you’re a dog — not a privacy fence in sight. 

@ my county road…

And we’re live!

And we’re live!

I had the bed made by 8:00 AM this morning. While that might be normal for you, it's likely a first for me. The house is live online this morning....

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prep for showing

prep for showing

Prepping the house for showings is complicated with hounds. It's especially difficult when the temps outside are over 90° F and your doggos are fat....

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the first ripe tomato

the first ripe tomato

The first red, ripe tomato has arrived at the homestead in the Ville. It's about the size of a golf ball. Sadly, I can get better than this at the...

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nanny’s cookies

nanny’s cookies

Once the house is sold, I have no idea how long it will be before I have an oven, much less counter space for a mixer. I'm trying not to buy...

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house on the market

house on the market

Photos of the house to be sold were taken today and it will go on the market on Monday. It's truly a great house in a fabulous neighborhood. All...

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