An Ohio Gen X-er's day-in-the-life blog.

An Ohio Gen X-er's day-in-the-life blog.

Outdoors

What State has the Highest Percentage of Homesteaders Relative to Total Households?

UpdatedAug 19, 2024

Creative Commons Image of the Homestead near Strasburg, North Dakota of Ludwig and Christina Welk, parents of Lawrence Welk of that TV show from 1955-1971

Included is a chart of the states with the highest percentage of homesteads relative to total number of households.

Outdoors

Beach Bash at Mosquito Lake State Park

UpdatedAug 18, 2024

Image of people enjoying the live music at the 2nd Beach Bash of the summer at Mosquito Lake State Park. August 2024.

Quality time at the 2nd Beach Bash at Mosquito Lake State Park in Trumbull County, Ohio.

Gardening

My 2024 Victory Garden Has Lost a Few Battles So Far This Season

UpdatedAug 6, 2024

CounterIt.ch's blog: 2024 Victory Garden and American flag.

My 2024 Victory Garden has lost a few battles so far. I'm hoping by season's end it won't be considered just a Pyrrhic Victory Garden.

Outdoors

Visited Headlands Beach State Park in Mentor, Ohio

UpdatedJul 28, 2024

Headlands Beach State Park - Fairport Harbor West Lighthouse

Photos from my visit to Headlands Beach State Park in Mentor, Ohio in July 2024.