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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.

Barndo Creek is a great place if you’re a dog — not a privacy fence in sight.
@ my county road…
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....
Sign language for “come see me!”
The key box is on the door and the sign is in the yard at the 80's house. Merida and Dharma are on the lookout for interested parties and would love...
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....
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...
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...
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...