Congratulations, America! You've just jaded a new generation of pint-sized doubters and skeptics! When my sons woke up this morning they proclaimed it was a glorious day...not because of election results, for we are not feeling so glorious about that. They were raising their … [Read more...] about A New Generation of Jaded Future Voters
Dirt and Noise
Car Talk Saved My Relationship
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
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