I love grapefruit. No one else in my family does. I love its tart kick and fresh pop. I prefer its natural sour state instead of dolloped on sweetness. I suppose there's a metaphor there. If you read yesterday's post, you know that I'm wiped out. I'm keeping today's 5:00 … [Read more...] about Grapefruit Elixir – 5:00 Fridays TM
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RDU Moms (A toast to LTYM) – 5:00 Fridays TM
I had the honor and joy of speaking at Raleigh's inaugural Listen To Your Mother show a couple days ago. There were 15 of us sharing our stories of motherhood on a stage with just a microphone and a music stand. The auditorium was full (sold out crowd!). Tears and laughter … [Read more...] about RDU Moms (A toast to LTYM) – 5:00 Fridays TM
Rosemary Race – 5:00 Fridays TM
I don't own a fascinator but I do know some fascinating people. And I do fancy a hat. How I wish chapeaux were back in vogue. A man never quite looks like a gent and woman like a lady without a hat. I'm not talkin' baseball caps or wide brim sunhats that are crushable and … [Read more...] about Rosemary Race – 5:00 Fridays TM
San Juan Serendipity – 5:00 Fridays TM
I'm not a rum girl. Never have been. I'm more a gin girl, actually. Somehow gin and the tropics don't mix, so on a recent trip to Puerto Rico I opted do as in Rome, so to speak. I mean really, I realize Rome is not Puerto Rico. I'm speaking figuratively here. On a jaunt to Old … [Read more...] about San Juan Serendipity – 5:00 Fridays TM
Vacation – 5:00 Fridays TM
I'll be taking a short break while the boys are on break. It's time to shut down and recharge with my family. See you in a week or so. Peace. I leave you with this. Vacation 1 ounce rum1 ounce Grand Marnier3 ounces pineapple juice3 ounces citrus soda (like Sprite)splash … [Read more...] about Vacation – 5:00 Fridays TM
Alley-oops – 5:00 Fridays TM
It's round. It's dimpled. No, not a baby's booty. Lemme finish. It's orange. It's NCAA tournament time. What we drink must honor those who dunk, shoot, rebound, and alley-oop. I'm not actually quite sure that alley-oop is a verb, but work with me here. I was just … [Read more...] about Alley-oops – 5:00 Fridays TM
Zipang – 5:00 Fridays TM
Mac Daddy and I went out for sushi last night to celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary. We went to Sono, our favorite sushi place in downtown Raleigh where the vibe is sophisticated but not snooty. The cocktail menu at Sono changes frequently, and the drinks do not disappoint. I … [Read more...] about Zipang – 5:00 Fridays TM