I feel like the life has been sucked out of me. I need something to breathe life back into me. September is a whirlwind month, and the season of back to school is full of highs and lows. I was expecting more highs than lows, but so far it hasn't started out that way. We're lying … [Read more...] about Blue Moon – 5:00 Fridays TM
5:00 Fridays
Walkin’ the Dog in Heat – 5:00 Fridays TM
When the North Carolina summers start scorching the soles of our bare feet when we run off the porch to grab the morning paper, I know it's going to be a battle to cajole my boys to come with me to walk the dog. Hell, even the dog doesn't want to go out. On these days I … [Read more...] about Walkin’ the Dog in Heat – 5:00 Fridays TM
Peachy Keen Summer – 5:00 Fridays
We are crossing the line in the sand that demarcates the lazy days of summer and the bustle of school days. We are all approaching this line in Chariots of Fire style, slow motion with an ever so slight sense of urgency. Bird, Deal, and I agree that this summer has been … [Read more...] about Peachy Keen Summer – 5:00 Fridays
Chill Out, Mon – 5:00 Fridays TM
Summer is amped up to 11 here in North Carolina (and pretty much all over the States) right now. It's fifty shades of sweltering, and 100 degrees in the shade. My sons don't want to go out. My dog doesn't want to go out. I happen to hate the over air conditioned air so I enjoy … [Read more...] about Chill Out, Mon – 5:00 Fridays TM
Long Island Iced Tea – 5:00 Fridays TM
My wisdom teeth surgery still has me reeling. I'm beginning to wonder just how much wisdom I lacked to opt for this surgery at my age while juggling kids and work. Anyway, I've called upon my friends to guest post for me. Today's cocktail is concocted by my brainy, energetic, … [Read more...] about Long Island Iced Tea – 5:00 Fridays TM
Refreshing Vodka Mango Slushie – 5:00 Fridays TM
Since I'm knocked out from having three wisdom teeth out yesterday, my dear friend Corina is stepping up to guest post today. She's a peach. Note that she used mango in her concoction, but to say "She's a mango" would just be weird. The first time I met Ilina, I forgot … [Read more...] about Refreshing Vodka Mango Slushie – 5:00 Fridays TM
Fireworks Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
Some people go gaga for Christmas. Some people relish all that Thanksgiving brings. Some people favor the hoopla of St. Patrick's Day or New Year's Eve. Not me. Independence Day is my favorite holiday. Don't laugh. I get teary eyed listening to patriotic tunes and choke back a … [Read more...] about Fireworks Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM