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Rita Staged a Coup

Rodney Ewing

Well yes, today was the day. According to the calendar this group of ewes was supposed to start lambing, and over the years I’ve got it pretty dialed in, so...

Rita Staged a Coup

Rodney Ewing

Well yes, today was the day. According to the calendar this group of ewes was supposed to start lambing, and over the years I’ve got it pretty dialed in, so...

The Four-Plate Threshold

Rodney Ewing

The other night I dropped a dinner plate. Not just any plate, but one from the place settings Anne and I registered for when we got married in 1996. Now...

The Four-Plate Threshold

Rodney Ewing

The other night I dropped a dinner plate. Not just any plate, but one from the place settings Anne and I registered for when we got married in 1996. Now...

A Prognosticating Rodent Decides Our Fate

Rodney Ewing

I think I finally understand why Groundhog Day is even a thing. It’s the first moment in the year where a true optimist is officially allowed to start exiting winter...

A Prognosticating Rodent Decides Our Fate

Rodney Ewing

I think I finally understand why Groundhog Day is even a thing. It’s the first moment in the year where a true optimist is officially allowed to start exiting winter...

Morning Chores at 9:30pm

Rodney Ewing

There’s nothing wrong with a full day’s work. Some days, it’s actually kind of nice to be so busy there isn’t a spare moment to think about what you should...

Morning Chores at 9:30pm

Rodney Ewing

There’s nothing wrong with a full day’s work. Some days, it’s actually kind of nice to be so busy there isn’t a spare moment to think about what you should...

The Rule Was Challenged This Week

Rodney Ewing

Anne mentioned the other day that she noticed I ate half of the last scone. Half. Which immediately brought up The Rule. Years ago — back when Tess and Ezdon...

The Rule Was Challenged This Week

Rodney Ewing

Anne mentioned the other day that she noticed I ate half of the last scone. Half. Which immediately brought up The Rule. Years ago — back when Tess and Ezdon...

Logic left the chat at the word “free”

Rodney Ewing

I made a quick decision this week that Future Rod is probably going to be mad about. Again. It started with a text from my son on Monday. “Hey… do...

Logic left the chat at the word “free”

Rodney Ewing

I made a quick decision this week that Future Rod is probably going to be mad about. Again. It started with a text from my son on Monday. “Hey… do...