True Story. Car Talk saved my marriage before we were even married. Hell, we weren't even engaged. It was 1999, just around the time Mac Daddy and I were somewhere on the spectrum of being "on a break." How puerile of us, right? Apparently we maintained our youth … [Read more...] about Car Talk Saved My Relationship
Dirt and Noise
SHAKE UP WAKE (County)
Tuesday is ELECTION DAY. It's like a national holiday, really. I waited in line for about thirty minutes with my sons to vote early since I am volunteering at the polls on election day. I have taken my kids to vote with me in every single election. I was downright giddy waiting … [Read more...] about SHAKE UP WAKE (County)
Blood and Sand – 5:00 Fridays TM
You didn't think I'd let Halloween pass without a special cocktail, did you? Craig of Crude Bitters penned today's post. I hinted in yesterday's Handmade in Raleigh post that you could expect a crude awakening today... <<Insert evil laughter … [Read more...] about Blood and Sand – 5:00 Fridays TM
Crude Bitters – Handmade in Raleigh
It's always great to hear the great tale of a hobby sparking a flourishing business. I can see the shine of passion in the eyes and smile lines of every business owner I meet who is doing exactly what he wants. I met up with Craig Rudewicz of Crude Bitters recently. He exhibits … [Read more...] about Crude Bitters – Handmade in Raleigh
In a Quandary? Make a game of it!
My nine-year old son Deal says that people who want to grow up to be President should play Quandary first. He thinks it teaches important skills like listening, weighing other people's opinions, changing people's minds, and finding a solution that helps the most people. Well, … [Read more...] about In a Quandary? Make a game of it!
Vote for Lucy Inman! NC Court of Appeals
There's one thing we must not take for granted. Justice. We need people to serve the public who are smart, fair, and experienced. Political races often focus on high profile candidates, though it's no secret that the hyper local races affect us the most profoundly. We need … [Read more...] about Vote for Lucy Inman! NC Court of Appeals
Homemade Sour Mix – 5:00 Fridays TM
Let's talk about sour mix. Forget the too tart, too treacly sweet stuff found on grocery shelves. Citrus season is upon us so let's make use of all that juicy goodness. When you make it at home, you control the ingredients so that means no food dye, high fructose corn syrup, or … [Read more...] about Homemade Sour Mix – 5:00 Fridays TM