One of the great things about bacon is that it's seasonless. I live in North Carolina, where pork helps fuel our economy and makes taste buds dance. I've just returned from an NC hog farm tour. It was a remarkable experience that opened my eyes and gave me new … [Read more...] about Bacon ‘n Bourbon – 5:00 Fridays TM
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Carpool Karma – 5:00 Fridays TM
I have a hate/hate relationship with carpool. I hate the parents who think the rules don't apply to them. I hate how long the bus would take if my son rode it home. I don't really mind the waiting in line myself. I view it as me time. I use those … [Read more...] about Carpool Karma – 5:00 Fridays TM
Sorbet & Prosecco – 5:00 Fridays TM
Listen up, people. Mother Nature wins. Again. She teased us with a couple cool evenings a while back, prompting me to don boyfriend jeans and a cardigan. By the way, the term "boyfriend jeans" is lost on me. If my jeans are small enough to belong to a guy, it's likely he wouldn't … [Read more...] about Sorbet & Prosecco – 5:00 Fridays TM
Summer Makes Me Cuke – 5:00 Fridays TM
All the back to school stuff clogging the aisles of every store is making me feel a bit uneasy. Oh sure, I'll miss the boys. We have had a playful summer and wallowed in the luxury of boredom. But I won't miss the din of constant bickering. For the record, bickering at deafening … [Read more...] about Summer Makes Me Cuke – 5:00 Fridays TM
Gardener’s Pimm’s – 5:00 Fridays TM
Some people toil in the soil during the spring breaks in rain to plant a garden. They anticipate summer's bounty and dream droolingly of fried zucchini flowers, succulent tomato sandwiches, and sweet fresh peas. I plant a garden too. But I yearn for cocktails. My summer … [Read more...] about Gardener’s Pimm’s – 5:00 Fridays TM
Orange You Glad It’s Summer – 5:00 Fridays
When Deal and Mac Daddy were away camping one weekend Bird and I wiled away some time at the flea market. It's a favorite family outing where we stumble upon treasure and engage in some fierce people watching. The adage "one man's trash is another man's treasure" … [Read more...] about Orange You Glad It’s Summer – 5:00 Fridays
Cool Dad – 5:00 Fridays TM
It's Father's Day weekend. I thought I'd clue you in just in case all the ads for ties, belts, power tools, and lawn mowers weren't enough. I don't know anyone who wants a tie or anything with "World's Best Dad" emblazoned on it. We don't even have a yard so the … [Read more...] about Cool Dad – 5:00 Fridays TM