Bird and Deal inspired my cocktail concoction today. I don't mean that they drove me to drink, though that's not a stretch on some days. I admit that sometimes their whining leads to my wining. But that's not the case today. Deal likes to stick a pencil behind his ear, take a … [Read more...] about Hottermelon – 5:00 Fridays
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In the Tropics – 5:00 Fridays
I've been daydreaming about a Caribbean vacation ever since the Travel Channel taunted me with a special on the top 10 resorts in the Caribbean. I drooled and cooed over the crisp linens, poolside bars, fresh fish, flowing cocktails, and hot stone massages. The whispering breeze, … [Read more...] about In the Tropics – 5:00 Fridays
Let Them Eat Pie – 5:00 Fridays
Nevermind that it's not January 23 (National Pie Day) or March 14 (National Pi Day). But it is summer time, when people open up their homes and backyards to herald the longer days and laze among friends. We seem to be minor league entertainers and have a flood of friends in and … [Read more...] about Let Them Eat Pie – 5:00 Fridays
Citrus Granita – 5:00 Fridays
I have a tasty treat to cool you off this weekend. It just occurred to me that if the "t" and the "n" were closer together on the keyboard I could easily mistype and make you think I have a nasty treat. Thanks to whomever invented the qwerty keyboard. And can someone please tell … [Read more...] about Citrus Granita – 5:00 Fridays
Dream House – 5:00 Fridays
I dream of having a glorious old historic home with wide plank hardwood floors, ridiculously high ceilings, fireplaces at every turn and a massive porch bedecked with ceiling fans, rocking chairs, and wicker loveseats. And a porch swing. No porch is complete without a swing. … [Read more...] about Dream House – 5:00 Fridays
Sugar Milk – 5:00 Fridays
Every kid wants to be a super hero when he grows up. Even I used to wrap tin foil on my wrists and pretend to be Wonder Woman. That was before I realized Hollywood exploited her feminine wiles and made her mash her breasts together to create a veritable human Grand Canyon of … [Read more...] about Sugar Milk – 5:00 Fridays
Mojito with Mojo – 5:00 Fridays
My cilantro's flowered and fizzled out. My Italian parsley is browning at the edges. My basil's growth is stunted. My dill looks ill. The only herb thriving in my garden is mint. I tend to use a lot of mint. It's a refreshing addition torn into cucumber salad with crushed … [Read more...] about Mojito with Mojo – 5:00 Fridays