Category: Dear Diary

I’m hoping some of this rain passes over our house. It hasn’t rained in months. Our water collection system is ready and waiting. I talked to Jott this morning. He’s still trying to get his knee surgery. Old Jott. He’s…

I wish each and every one of you a day worth living. Including my haters! I built this cabin last summer for my wife and me. It’s our little desert love shack. Totally paid for, free and clear. 

My father read his Bible daily but followed the teachings of Machiavelli. He did things to me regularly that would land him in jail today. What a contrast from the unconditional love my grandma Marino gave me. I’m working on…

The air is crisp and cool here on this high desert spring morning. We have all the windows open, and a soft breeze gently sways the drapery cloth. One candle illuminates the room. Dogs snore in deep, peaceful sleep as…

It’s early morning, and the wind is still blowing. I was hoping it would have settled down by now. We had a doozy of a windstorm all day yesterday with winds reaching 60mph. I feel sorry for the people out…

I can hear that rooster crow. It’s going to be 105 today. Good morning 🌄

I’m working on an SEO-rich blog post for our home protection dog training website. The goal of SEO is to get web pages to stick on the top of search results. I’ve always preferred this type of marketing over social…

A lady in the neighborhood lost her roof during Monday’s winds. I’m going on Sunday to help put it back on. I can’t help but want to help. I’m very familiar with suffering. Why is the spring air so fresh…