If there's ONE THING you do before the month ends, this is it. Get yourself to Graham, NC right away to see The Art of the Brick by artist Nathan Sawaya. We are lucky to have this traveling show stop in humble Alamance County. The exhibit is in the Captain White House, a lovely … [Read more...] about The Art of the Brick – MUST SEE Exhibit in NC
Dirt and Noise
Boorbon – 5:00 Fridays TM
Halloween's coming. I do love Halloween. It's so much better with a little nip in the air. There's nothing better than taking a little nip to ward off the chill. Boorbon! 1 ounce bourbon 3 ounces cranberry juice 3 ounce ginger ale fresh orange wedge few whole … [Read more...] about Boorbon – 5:00 Fridays TM
It’s World Polio Day
Today is World Polio Day. It's not a day for crepe paper streamers and marching bands. But that day is coming. Soon. Very soon. World Polio Day is meant for us to honor the tremendous work that has gone into eradicating polio from this planet. I think I'll bake … [Read more...] about It’s World Polio Day
A Lifetime of Nutella – Wordless Wednesday
No Fall Decorating This Year
It's silly, really. Such a small, insignificant thing, especially in light of all the trials each day brings. But we have been in transition, cramped together in a smallish space for over six months now. We are without our things, our comforts, and sentimental doodads as we await … [Read more...] about No Fall Decorating This Year
Trophy Brewing’s Next Best in Show – 5:00 Fridays TM
My writing and time on the computer are still limited. I've been relying on Siri a lot. She's a tish hard of hearing and cannot pronounce my name properly. Hmmm...sort of like my ex-father-in-law... Siri also has atrocious spelling. And most annoying is Siri's constant need for … [Read more...] about Trophy Brewing’s Next Best in Show – 5:00 Fridays TM
Slavery Right Here at Home – Blog Action Day
I do love a fresh tomato. The top reason I love summer is that it's tomato season. It's a short window for that juicy goodness so all the canker sores from eating too many tomatoes is worth. I know it's short lived. Come November, the maters are long gone. Those fleshy, dull red … [Read more...] about Slavery Right Here at Home – Blog Action Day