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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...

😬 That clack-clack sound from the barn roof

Rodney Ewing

Some days I’m reminded I come from a long line of cheapskates. This morning was one of those days. I was out doing chores in a blustery wind and rain...

😬 That clack-clack sound from the barn roof

Rodney Ewing

Some days I’m reminded I come from a long line of cheapskates. This morning was one of those days. I was out doing chores in a blustery wind and rain...