To say it's a rainy day is a gross understatement. This is the closest to understanding my parents' description of Calcutta's monsoon season that I've ever gotten. Roads are flooded, and my phone's weather severe weather app keeps beeping with flash flood alerts. The wind is a … [Read more...] about Raleigh Monsoon – 5:00 Fridays
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Sorbet Margarita – 5:00 Fridays TM
The weather folks are promising a hot weekend. I'll embrace it because spring was more like winter around here, and I am allergic to winter. I've been eying a bright orange eyelet dress that hangs in my closet with the tags still attached. The sun hasn't struck hot enough for me … [Read more...] about Sorbet Margarita – 5:00 Fridays TM
Oh, Oklahoma
There's so much pain in the world. Suffering abounds. There are so many soulless people just down the street from me in our state's legislature. I met mothers in Uganda who buried their children because they had no access to basic vaccines that we take for granted. I … [Read more...] about Oh, Oklahoma
Menopausal Mother Nature – 5:00 Fridays TM
It's cold. I'm a master of the obvious. Earlier this week we were sporting shorts (even me, and I'm always freezing unless the temps hit 82 at a minimum). Let me outline this for you. Monday - 3 hour delay for school due to threat of freezing rain (Nothing happened, but we … [Read more...] about Menopausal Mother Nature – 5:00 Fridays TM
Just Snow – 5:00 Fridays TM
There's snow in the forecast, but all I hear right now is rain. There were some fluffy flakes before the boys went to bed, so at least they sparkled at the glimpse of (practically) ne'er seen snow. They went to bed in fits of giggles and wide-eyed wonder and kept popping out from … [Read more...] about Just Snow – 5:00 Fridays TM
Coffee Cocktail – 5:00 Fridays TM
It's cold, people. And dark. So very dark. You should know that I am a wimp about cold weather. A tish below 60 degrees makes me reach for the flannel sheets and slipper socks. This is the time of year that I wear a Snuggie while Mac Daddy dons shorts and sweats in said flannel … [Read more...] about Coffee Cocktail – 5:00 Fridays TM
Booted Up – 5:00 Fridays TM
Fall is officially here. I don't use the calendar to determine the season. I don't look to the moons or Al Roker. I use foot wear. I transitioned from sandals to boots over the last few days. I have an affinity for knee socks so the natural pairing with boots makes me … [Read more...] about Booted Up – 5:00 Fridays TM