Mac Daddy and I have a black tie party to attend tonight. We're going out like real grown ups with a social life. We even have two more cocktail parties to attend this week. In case you're bad at math, that's three parties in one week that require me to stand up straight and suck … [Read more...] about All Dressed Up and Somewhere To Go – 5:00 Fridays
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Whipped Up Pumpkin Pie – 5:00 Fridays
When I was in elementary school I had a friend named Pumpkin. I don't know if it was a family nickname that caught on or if she was indeed named after a gourd. Everyone called her Pumpkin, and I followed suit. I can't remember her last name or much else about her. Her unusual … [Read more...] about Whipped Up Pumpkin Pie – 5:00 Fridays
Wake Up – 5:00 Fridays
I realize I've been waxing about school board elections for a while now. I can be relentless when it comes to spending my passion points. I am thrilled to report that Tuesday's election results left me beaming. Christine Kushner won in my … [Read more...] about Wake Up – 5:00 Fridays
Apple of My Eye – 5:00 Fridays
People everywhere from West Podunk to the people who live under a proverbial rock have heard the news. Steve Jobs died. The icon who made icons and apps ubiquitous. The man who showed us that style and functionality are not mutually exclusive. He touched even me, a decidedly … [Read more...] about Apple of My Eye – 5:00 Fridays
Autumn’s Dance – 5:00 Fridays
To say the weather outside is frightful would make you think of snow and Christmas and pine trees and mittens, right? Well, this time of year in North Carolina doesn't bring anything in the way of cool weather. What's so frightful about our weather right now is that Mother … [Read more...] about Autumn’s Dance – 5:00 Fridays
The Universe – 5:00 Fridays
My good friend Will lost his dad this week. He was of a rare ilk who warmly looked you in the eye, made you feel special and important, and indelibly left his imprint on everyone he met. On the very day Will's dad died, just hours later as a matter of fact, my niece gave … [Read more...] about The Universe – 5:00 Fridays
A Real Woman Doesn’t Lie About Her Age – 5:00 Fridays
It's funny that people get gifts on their birthday. Aging in and of itself is a gift. Aging means time accrued in this dear sweet life. The only one we get. Aging is not only celebrating another year down, but it's a marvelous opportunity to carry on. It should be noted, however, … [Read more...] about A Real Woman Doesn’t Lie About Her Age – 5:00 Fridays