When I was little I pined for a simulated wood paneled station wagon, the kind with the rear facing seat in the very back. I was certain that dream mobile would have made our hellish family road trips more bearable. I looked enviously at all the wood paneled station wagons that … [Read more...] about Road Trippin’
Dirt and Noise
My Favorite Holiday – Wordless Wednesday
Trophy Brewing – 5:00 Fridays TM
So we bought a house. To say it's a fixer-upper would be a severe understatement. It's a storied house, having been a fraternity and most recently, home to a bunch of Dominican friars. I also met a neighborhood gent who told me about some hubba-hubba moments he had in the … [Read more...] about Trophy Brewing – 5:00 Fridays TM
Just Waving – Wordless Wednesday
Diaper Train in Need of Diapers!
The Diaper Train of Wake County is completely out of diapers sizes 4, 5 and 6! They are turning away families who are in desperate need of clean diapers. Can you imagine not having clean diapers for your baby? This is not a time to be judgmental. When children are … [Read more...] about Diaper Train in Need of Diapers!
And Then He Was 8
This happened eight years ago today. Deal is a special little boy. He's eight today. The number 8 is Infinity when turned on its side. How fitting that he brings us infinite joy. That little hand peeking out of the blanket still sits tucked under his chin as this … [Read more...] about And Then He Was 8
The Joy of Doing Nothing
I believe in the joy of doing nothing. The second week of summer vacation is just about to wrap up. We've had lots of time to just hang out and loll around. I've not yelled as much as I normally do. I've laughed more. Mac Daddy might find this hard to believe because … [Read more...] about The Joy of Doing Nothing