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5:00 Fridays

Did Alcoholism or Hubris kill Elena Shapiro?

Ilinap · November 1, 2010 ·

You might find it hypocritical that I'm writing about alcoholism today. I mean, really, how can the purveyor of 5:00 Fridays have anything legitimate and meaningful to say about alcoholism? I've been accused of being a drunk slobbering mom who ignores her children and carries … [Read more...] about Did Alcoholism or Hubris kill Elena Shapiro?

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, news, responsibility

Twick or Twizzlers – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · October 29, 2010 ·

Photo from Hershey's website. Mac Daddy is a sweet gent but he does not have a sweet tooth. It works out just fine for him since my sweet tooth is ample for both of us. He'd rather nosh on chips and salsa, while anything with sugar is my cup of tea (Oddly enough, I like my tea … [Read more...] about Twick or Twizzlers – 5:00 Fridays

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, fun, Halloween, happy hour, party

Remembering Persephone – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · October 22, 2010 ·

Could it be that North Carolina is finally over its blazing love affair with Summer? Mother Nature, in an ironic twist, sheds her mantle of leaves while we cloak ourselves in coats. The leaves crunch underfoot as I walk my dog. The wind even sighs in relief. I trust that … [Read more...] about Remembering Persephone – 5:00 Fridays

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, fall, fun, happy hour, party

H2O – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · October 15, 2010 ·

There's one essential ingredient that makes all my 5:00 Fridays posts possible. Vodka? Lime? Ginger ale? Garnish. Well, yes, to garnish, but that's not what I mean. 5:00 Fridays wouldn't exist without it. Indeed, none of us would exist without it. Water. … [Read more...] about H2O – 5:00 Fridays

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, America, Blog Action Day, happy hour, poverty, water

Bloody Good Mary – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · October 8, 2010 ·

I remember when I was in third grade or so my brother and I shared bathroom in our faux English tudor split level with wall to wall carpeting. It was the 70s. 'Nuff said. There were double sinks with a wall size mirror and a door leading to a separate toilet and tub. My mother … [Read more...] about Bloody Good Mary – 5:00 Fridays

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, brothers, cocktail, fun, Hallowen, happy hour, party

Crimson Crush – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · October 1, 2010 ·

There are only five foods I won't eat. Raisins, lima beans, cherries, liver, black licorice. People are mostly astounded by the presence of raisins and cherries on my list. Even in Door County, WI, home of the über Cherry Zealots, I hated the cherries fresh off the trees. George … [Read more...] about Crimson Crush – 5:00 Fridays

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, fun, happy hour, party

Type A POM – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · September 24, 2010 ·

I'm hanging with a whole host of cool moms this weekend at the TypeAMom Conference. This is my favorite blog conference since it's small, and therefore intimate. Instead of a "Hey, howya doin'?" yelled across a hotel ballroom, the meetings and greetings involve hugs, time for a … [Read more...] about Type A POM – 5:00 Fridays

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, fun, happy hour, party, TypeAMom

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