Oh, the weather outside is frightful, and the holidays are long over. North Carolina winters have turned cruel since we moved here nine years ago. I long ago ditched my quilted parka and moon boots that carried me through many winters in Minneapolis, Madison, and Chicago. I was … [Read more...] about Cocoa Cozy – 5:00 Fridays
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Snowball – 5:00 Fridays
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
Soul Warming Spicy Hot Chocolate – 5:00 Fridays
It's been a frosty week here, and we are ending it with an ice storm. The neighborhood was a veritable skating rink when we walked the dog this afternoon. There are icicles hanging from the patio table umbrella, and my Southern sons are fascinated by them. Their … [Read more...] about Soul Warming Spicy Hot Chocolate – 5:00 Fridays
Wordless Wednesday: Up in the Air.
5:00 Fridays
Today's 5:00 Fridays is a guest post from one of my favorite bloggers. We haven't met (yet) in person, but I think I might squee and pee when I get to belly up to a bar with this fellow mama of boys. I imagine it will pan out a lot like when I met my lovely Caroline for the first … [Read more...] about 5:00 Fridays
5:00 Fridays
Photo courtesy of Laurie White:Photo courtesy of Laurie White:Photo courtesy of Brenda Bartella Peterson:I hear that some people in my viewing area have been hit with just a tish of snow.Prepare yourself for a sidebar here:When I was in about third grade I recall writing a story … [Read more...] about 5:00 Fridays