I was thinking that gin season was over. I do love gin, but in a way I was hoping it was a thing of season's past. I love fall and that comes with it. Alas, Mother Nature is a menopausal dame in North Carolina so gin season is still here. Temps are in the mid-80s, and the blue … [Read more...] about Gin is Still In – 5:00 Fridays TM
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Apple Cider Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
I love fall for many reasons. Boots. Pumpkins. Crisp nights. Crackling leaves. Boots. Sweaters. Squash. Coziness. Boots. Root vegetables. Flannel. Apples. Bourbon. Cider. Boots. I like to mix up something in a batch for … [Read more...] about Apple Cider Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
Thyme for Autumn Tonic – 5:00 Fridays TM
I'm suffering from acute tendinitis in my elbow. I assure you there is nothing cute about it. I shall keep my writing brief today, lest I strain my arm even more. While I covet boots weather, we are still in summer mode here in North Carolina. The days are … [Read more...] about Thyme for Autumn Tonic – 5:00 Fridays TM
Tequila Mockingbird – 5:00 Fridays TM
You know what I love more than a great cocktail? A great book. Now if you combine the two, I might just crumble in awe at your feet. Tim Federle, sorry about the crumbled mess I just left at your feet. In the last week I've had the luxury of devouring four books. … [Read more...] about Tequila Mockingbird – 5:00 Fridays TM
Barcelona Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
We took our children on a surprise trip to Barcelona. We packed their bags and left them by their beds with a note that said "Put on a collared shirt. An adventure awaits you. Stay tuned for instructions." The boys knew right away this surprise entailed a plane since they … [Read more...] about Barcelona Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
Sparkling White Peach Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
Summer is fading. I can tell the days are already getting shorter. Our after work romp time darkens more quickly than just days ago. School starts in a few weeks, and I feel like we never got around to really embracing summer. I have so many undone summery things on my list. … [Read more...] about Sparkling White Peach Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
Blue NC – 5:00 Fridays TM
The only thing blue in North Carolina right now is the sky. And our collective mood. It's been a heated time in North Carolina. Our bastion of progress has been crumpled into a sorry wad. The state GOP has set its sights on killing everything - education, access to healthcare, … [Read more...] about Blue NC – 5:00 Fridays TM