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Snowball – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · December 17, 2010 ·

Hell must be freezing over in pockets east of I-95 right about now. You see, it snowed here in North Carolina. Twice. In December. That's unheard of, people. We had a snow day today. No school! Now before you go all Norman Rockwell on me with your oohs and aahs … [Read more...] about Snowball – 5:00 Fridays

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, fun, happy hour, holidays, party, weather, winter

Lion Around at Biltmore House – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · December 1, 2010 ·

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Tags: Bird, brothers, Deal, family, fun, holidays, vacation

Lark, Rescue Dog Extraordinaire

Ilinap · November 28, 2010 ·

One year ago today, our family grew by leaps and bounds and licks and wags. Lark, half beagle, half corgi, joined our family. He didn't bark for a full two months, and for the first several weeks we had to carry him up the stairs every night. Upon entering our house he slipped … [Read more...] about Lark, Rescue Dog Extraordinaire

Tags: family, holidays, love, pet, thankful

Giving Thanks Every Single Day

Ilinap · November 25, 2010 ·

Much like my views on Earth Day, I think Thanksgiving is a day not to be reserved just for a cool fall day in November that is more about football and food than actually being thankful in earnest. I mean, the whole Pilgrim/Native American feast aside, I think we have a lot to be … [Read more...] about Giving Thanks Every Single Day

Tags: community, holidays, poverty, thankful, values

My Thanksgiving Wishes, More or Less

Ilinap · November 23, 2010 ·

More loving, less loathing. More helping, less hindering. More giggles, less gloom. More humility, less hubris. More friendship, less fighting. More praise, less pain. More delight, less depression. More glee, less … [Read more...] about My Thanksgiving Wishes, More or Less

Tags: holidays, thankful, values

Holiday Staples at My Table

Ilinap · November 22, 2010 ·

I wish I had a holiday staple. When people learn I like to cook they inevitably ask me what my specialty is. And then, because I am Indian, they ask me if I can cook good Indian food. And my answer is always the same, "No, I don't have a specialty, and yes, I can cook Indian … [Read more...] about Holiday Staples at My Table

Tags: cook, food, holidays

Champagne Bar – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · November 19, 2010 ·

The holidays are synonymous with entertaining. The holidays are also synonymous with stress, but my post today will help alleviate some of that negative chill in the air. I'm not recommending you imbibe as a coping mechanism, but a drink will surely help make your familial, shall … [Read more...] about Champagne Bar – 5:00 Fridays

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

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