Dad: “Did you ever take that DNA test?” Me: “What DNA test? And no, I wouldn’t have taken it anyway.” Dad: “Why not? Don’t you want to know about your family history?” Me: “I know enough about you people and I don’t want the government to have my DNA.” Dad: “How would the government get …
John Cole Presents "This Fucking Old House"
Lily’s Big Day
Cancer 0, Lily 1: Just got back from the veterinary hospital for Lily’s final round of treatment, and she was given a clean bill of health and t hey all just gushed about how she was really tough and was doing great. Been a long 18 months, but we did it. And now we nap: …
Very Exciting Tree News
I am very excited to report that the maple out front, in the last 24-28 hours, has had its leaves change, and I can look forward to many years of a deep majestic red tree: I am so excited for it to grow big and tower over everything. In other news, I remain consistently horrified …
Everyone is Finally Gone
I dropped my friend off at the airport tonight, and all the empty kegs and the tap have been returned for the deposit, and the floors no longer stick, and I am once again free to roam my house in only boxer shorts and slippers and Homecoming 2019 is finally over. I’m really all over …
Homecoming Weekend
House is filled with maniacs, smoked 6 pork shoulders and a turkey and have enough food to feed an army, two kegs. Steve is in hiding. Will send requests for bail money if needed.
John Cole’s Winter 2019/2020 Post Apocalyptic Bunker Complete
I got the last run of sauerkraut out of the crocks and canned, and the bunker is 95% complete. Still have about 10 butternut squash to deal with, but I will just clean them and freeze them, a bunch of beets and green beans still growing, and some basil to pack in olive oil, but …
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My Weekend Plans
My spider plant had babies, and I have nine of them soaking in wine glasses around the house before I root them and give them away. I’ll probably keep a couple. Also, I am hoping that the pears will be ripe enough in the next couple of days to get them canned, and then I …