I’ve spent 58 of my 60 years on this land. It’s more than just a property to me it’s home. This is where I share the ongoing work, the big projects, and what it takes to keep the homestead going.
I’m definitely not turning this into some kind of dedicated cyber security blog; that’s just not what we do around here. However, dealing with a recovery scam or helping people figure out things like the expn.pro Experian scam or the…
They say gardening is a way to save money, but if you’ve ever walked into a garden center unprepared, you know how fast a small project like a square foot garden can turn into a massive credit card bill. If…
UPDATE: Right after publishing this story, the scammers doubled down. I was immediately targeted on Facebook by a secondary “recovery scam” bot trying to exploit the situation. [Read the new breakdown here] The sheer irony of running a recovery scam…
VPNs are all the rage today, and for good reason. They’re great at encrypting your traffic and keeping your browsing private. But a VPN only protects the journey; your passwords are what actually protects the destination. That’s why the real…
The ice storm settled into Texas late Friday, and by Monday it was clear it was not going to be a quick event. Freezing rain, icy roads, and lingering cold led to school being cancelled as conditions continued to worsen.…
The forecast is clear, and ice is expected across much of Texas. A Texas freeze isn’t just another weather event. It’s a stress test for infrastructure, utilities, and preparation. Instead of waiting until the last minute, we spent the day…
I don’t usually answer unknown numbers. This time I did, and it turned into an unexpected masterclass in how AT&T discount scams actually work. Over three calls, I tied up one scammer for 65 minutes total: 34 minutes on the…
Maintaining a Texas Ag Exemption is a central part of life at home. While we enjoy our time on the highway, the majority of our days are spent right here, focusing on the details of the land we love. Sometimes,…
Sometimes, the best way to process a life-changing event is to return to the things you know how to fix. After weeks of monitoring heart rates, blood pressure, and recovery timelines, I finally stepped back into my role as a…
They say you don’t notice the length of the stripes on the road until you’re forced to slow down. In late 2024, our world didn’t just slow down—it came to a complete halt. We often share the highlights of our…
