Let's talk about sour mix. Forget the too tart, too treacly sweet stuff found on grocery shelves. Citrus season is upon us so let's make use of all that juicy goodness. When you make it at home, you control the ingredients so that means no food dye, high fructose corn syrup, or … [Read more...] about Homemade Sour Mix – 5:00 Fridays TM
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You Spice Up My Life – 5:00 Fridays TM
Even at a young age I knew Debbie Boone was boring. I mean, really, is there anything more nauseatingly treacly than You Light Up My Life? It’s the perfect song to mock, and I have it tucked away for just when I need a karmic embarrassing moment for tween payback. I vowed to … [Read more...] about You Spice Up My Life – 5:00 Fridays TM
Summer Makes Me Cuke – 5:00 Fridays TM
All the back to school stuff clogging the aisles of every store is making me feel a bit uneasy. Oh sure, I'll miss the boys. We have had a playful summer and wallowed in the luxury of boredom. But I won't miss the din of constant bickering. For the record, bickering at deafening … [Read more...] about Summer Makes Me Cuke – 5:00 Fridays TM
Derby Mint Julep – 5:00 Fridays TM
I have always wanted to go to the Kentucky Derby. A financial advisor colleague in Louisville invited me once eons ago, but he was a sexist creep so I declined. I fondly recall the Foxfield Races in my hometown. Fun was had by all, and we never saw a horse. Let's … [Read more...] about Derby Mint Julep – 5:00 Fridays TM
It’s Called HOOps for a Reason – 5:00 Fridays TM
My Cavaliers play again tonight. Bird and Deal get annoyed that I refer to the team as "my Cavaliers." I also call them "my boys," which is apparently equally irritating. But here's the thing, first of all, they are all young enough to be be my boys (if I started … [Read more...] about It’s Called HOOps for a Reason – 5:00 Fridays TM
Featuring Brewconomy – 5:00 Fridays TM
I'm so pleased to share my friend Camden's new project with you! She's a documentary film maker and all around creative spirit. You do know Camden, right? Of Abandoned Allies fame? She's someone you want to know. She's going places. Trust me. Camden and her team are busy … [Read more...] about Featuring Brewconomy – 5:00 Fridays TM
Ty’s Nog – 5:00 Fridays TM
It's a gross understatement to say I love egg nog. We were at a neighborhood party recently. We are new to the neighborhood, and everyone knows about the family renovating the friars' house (us). We're not so much the talk of the 'hood as much as the house … [Read more...] about Ty’s Nog – 5:00 Fridays TM