It's that time again when the whole country raises a big hoopla for hoops. Tis the season for underdogs and rivalries, tears and jeers. For a couple of weeks we forget about reality and engross ourselves in the war on the hardwood. I sit back and await a good Cinderella story, … [Read more...] about Orange You Glad Basketball’s On – 5:00 Fridays
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EAT Green on St. Patrick’s Day
Oh sure, we're all decked out in green, or for the lame among us, donning a shamrock sticker stolen from the the kids' art box, to pretend to be Irish for the day. We're all about the Luck o' the Irish and all things green. It seems to me that it's a fine time to eat green … [Read more...] about EAT Green on St. Patrick’s Day
Rock Stars – Wordless Wednesday
Happy Anniversary, Mac Daddy!
When Mac Daddy proposed I thought he was joking. He woke up one morning and said, "Hey, let's get married in Key West when we're there on vacation!" I snickered. We were leaving in three weeks. It was only appropriate that our first dance was to a Jimmy Buffett song, … [Read more...] about Happy Anniversary, Mac Daddy!
Root Beer Cocktail – 5:00 Fridays
I'm hosting a LIVE 5:00 Fridays this week at The Union in downtown Raleigh! A portion of the proceeds from the sale of all the special 5:00 Fridays cocktails will benefit my 39 mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. I'm walking to support two friends who are battling breast cancer … [Read more...] about Root Beer Cocktail – 5:00 Fridays
Patience – Wordless Wednesday
If only my patience with my children were as great as my love for them. … [Read more...] about Patience – Wordless Wednesday
International Woman’s Day – A Tribute to Our Nanny
Today is International Women's Day. It's a day to celebrate achievement, shed light on inspiration, and call attention to women's issues the world over. I'd like to mark today with a few words about an uncelebrated but much loved woman who has graced our lives. Miss E. Miss … [Read more...] about International Woman’s Day – A Tribute to Our Nanny