Ash

  • February 16, 2004

    Today is February 16.  Today is the day.  I don’t think of it every year, the day usually passes without a thought, but today I have remembered.  Seven years ago today, my 4 1/2-year-old  niece was holding a puppy, singing it a song, when she was suddenly attacked by two Rottweilers.  I was at work, just finishing… Read more

  • Got No Power Windows

    Let me tell you about my yesterday. We had to do some work on the chicken coop, so I needed my new, old truck to help haul some old wood for me.  We tore down one side of the chicken coop that was just crappy old particle board hammered together. We’re replacing it with some rustic looking… Read more

  • Amazing Grace

    My eleven year old niece takes art lessons.  This is her most recent painting. She loves art, drawing, creating, and having fun. Let me tell you a little bit about her. She was born under less than perfect circumstances and survived a very traumatic beginning in this cruel world.  Her middle name is Grace and she was quickly… Read more

  • Funny Stuff My Niece Says

    Funny #1—- She loves Halloween and last year she went as a bunch of grapes.  This year she told me she was going to go as an apple.  Grapes last year and an apple this year.  I do believe she has a theme going on.  Pumping her fist in the air she cheered, “Go Protein!!!”… Read more

  • I tried to post a Wordless Wednesday blog.I’ve noticed some bloggers do it.  They don’t say anything, just post a picture.I tried, I really did.I posted the picture, but I couldn’t stand not to say something.  Anything. I don’t think I’m much of a talker.  I attribute that to my mom, who is one.  I… Read more