+ = We've got nothing but hard, cold rain drenching our winter spirits here in North Carolina. The snow just one state north of us warrants a whole different jolt of spirits. Snow cones aren't just for kids frolicking poolside in August's sultry heat. When Mother … [Read more...] about Snow Cone – 5:00 Fridays TM
New Year’s Eve is Overrated
I have always hated New Year's Eve. I hate the pressure to dress up and celebrate and whoop it up in fashion. I hate the drunks and hook ups and walks of shame and bleeding red lipstick smearing into laugh lines and bad pick up lines and torment to find someone to kiss. I … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve is Overrated
Gadget Free Christmas
We didn't have to buy batteries this Christmas. There is also no bickering over who gets access to the limited outlets in our rental house. We don't have gadgets to charge or toys to power. This has been a delightfully gadget free Christmas. Deal has been building with LEGO … [Read more...] about Gadget Free Christmas
A Christmas Rant
All this Christmas stress is self-imposed. Are people really having heart palpitations about decorating and shopping? I mean, really, just say those things aloud to realize how ridiculous that is. We all just need to chill the f*#% out. Stop and breathe, people. It defeats the … [Read more...] about A Christmas Rant
Ty’s Nog – 5:00 Fridays TM
It's a gross understatement to say I love egg nog. We were at a neighborhood party recently. We are new to the neighborhood, and everyone knows about the family renovating the friars' house (us). We're not so much the talk of the 'hood as much as the house … [Read more...] about Ty’s Nog – 5:00 Fridays TM
Volunteering with Kids
I volunteer at Deal's school every week. I have been in both my sons' classrooms every week since they started school. I do what I can, though it's not much. I want to do more. Being around children who are eager, imaginative, and curious is just the magical jolt to my week that … [Read more...] about Volunteering with Kids
Renovation Progress
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