I was thinking that gin season was over. I do love gin, but in a way I was hoping it was a thing of season's past. I love fall and that comes with it. Alas, Mother Nature is a menopausal dame in North Carolina so gin season is still here. Temps are in the mid-80s, and the blue … [Read more...] about Gin is Still In – 5:00 Fridays TM
A Tale of House in the Woods
I came across these fascinating photographs on my Facebook feed a while ago. I scrolled through and found myself staring at every nook and artifact in each photo. I've been wanting to write about this, but every time I sat down to click at keyboard I felt the nagging need to … [Read more...] about A Tale of House in the Woods
What I Wanted to Be When I Grew Up – Wordless Wednesday
Ronald McDonald House Keeps Families Together
She was just 17. Her birthday was Christmas Day, and not a December 25 goes by with a silent nod to Jana and a prayer for her family. I was in my 20s, working in a pretty fun job in my city's tallest skyscraper, earning great money, having lots of fun, all in all living the … [Read more...] about Ronald McDonald House Keeps Families Together
Apple Cider Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
I love fall for many reasons. Boots. Pumpkins. Crisp nights. Crackling leaves. Boots. Sweaters. Squash. Coziness. Boots. Root vegetables. Flannel. Apples. Bourbon. Cider. Boots. I like to mix up something in a batch for … [Read more...] about Apple Cider Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
The Best Gift I Ever Got
Mac Daddy and the boys gave me this bracelet for my birthday last week. It has my sons' names and a small drawing on it representing their nicknames (Bird and Deal). When I tore into the silver and black box and saw the bracelet I positively SWOONED. I declared it was my most … [Read more...] about The Best Gift I Ever Got
