Many people have asked me about what's in my emergency kit after reading yesterday's post. The trees, they are a swayin' this morning. We lucked out last night and settled in for the night with just a few bolts of lightning and a couple provocations from Thor. Bird and Deal slept … [Read more...] about Emergency Kit
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Roll of Thunder
A few years ago Mac Daddy and I had a rare date night. We hired a favorite neighborhood boy to watch Bird and Deal. He was a fantastic sitter who played Wii with the boys, tossed a football in the yard, and took them to play mini golf. He had younger siblings and knew to balance … [Read more...] about Roll of Thunder
Thaw – 5:00 Fridays TM
Mother Nature must think we are all April Fools. Despite her attempt to keep us in winter's gnarly nailed grip, we are busting out of this frigid mess one open toed shoe, one pedicure, one pollen laden porch chat, one cocktail at a time. I blame Disney for this. Let it … [Read more...] about Thaw – 5:00 Fridays TM
Reawakening
I've had a blah year so far. Just recently I was lamenting to a friend that January was mostly a blur, having been down with the flu and a respiratory infection for three weeks and then having arm surgery. My friend looked at me quizzically and said, "Dude, it's March. Actually, … [Read more...] about Reawakening
Clem – 5:00 Fridays TM
The worst thing about winter for me is the lack of fresh fruit. Okay, it's not really the worst. Suffice it to say I hate everything about winter. Except the boots. I do love me some boots. Around here we eat our weight in citrus. I always have a bowl … [Read more...] about Clem – 5:00 Fridays TM
Snow Day Long Ago – Wordless Wednesday
Snow Cone – 5:00 Fridays TM
+ = We've got nothing but hard, cold rain drenching our winter spirits here in North Carolina. The snow just one state north of us warrants a whole different jolt of spirits. Snow cones aren't just for kids frolicking poolside in August's sultry heat. When Mother … [Read more...] about Snow Cone – 5:00 Fridays TM