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Dirt and Noise
You Say Tomato, I Say, Yes Please!
It matters not if it's a fruit or a vegetable. I have a love affair with 'maters. I relish summer not for its long, sunny days, jaunty dresses, kicky sandals, or soothing sea spray. I adore summer because the season brings me tomatoes. Yes, I am devoting a blog post to this plump … [Read more...] about You Say Tomato, I Say, Yes Please!
Lipton Iced Tea Bourbon Slushies – 5:00 Fridays TM
Disclosure: I received various Lipton Iced Tea products to sample. All opinions are my own, and I was not compensated for this post. Mario Lopez called me the other night. Yup, he sure did. I got to spend part of my evening chatting about our kids, summer fun, cocktails, and … [Read more...] about Lipton Iced Tea Bourbon Slushies – 5:00 Fridays TM
Esse Quam Videri – An Ironic State Motto
Esse Quam Videri is the motto of this state I call home. North Carolina is the state where my sons were born. I tell them that no matter where the winds blow them, they will always have a tie to North Carolina. Bird and Deal will always say, "I was born in North Carolina." They … [Read more...] about Esse Quam Videri – An Ironic State Motto
Blame It On the Rain – 5:00 Fridays
I prefer an umbrella in my drink. I'm not sure if I'm stuck in a Milli Vanilli video or a Ray Bradbury short story. Each glimpse of sunshine makes me feel the anticipation Margot must have felt in the haunting tale All Summer in a Day. Sometimes I have to go outside to ensure … [Read more...] about Blame It On the Rain – 5:00 Fridays
A Door is a Window to Your Home – Home Renovation Surprise #1
There are always surprises in home renovations. Some are serendipitous, like the time in our last historic renovation when contractors uncovered a quaint, intact set of beadboard shelving that had been plastered over for years. We reused them in the boys’ bathroom to give the … [Read more...] about A Door is a Window to Your Home – Home Renovation Surprise #1
