SPARKcon revs up this weekend in Raleigh. This means that my family and I will be meandering around downtown listening to live music, watching flame throwing acrobats, cringing at skateboard tricksters, eating some street vendor fare, sipping a local brew or two, and inhaling … [Read more...] about SPARKcon-coction – 5:00 Fridays TM
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Walkin’ the Dog in Heat – 5:00 Fridays TM
When the North Carolina summers start scorching the soles of our bare feet when we run off the porch to grab the morning paper, I know it's going to be a battle to cajole my boys to come with me to walk the dog. Hell, even the dog doesn't want to go out. On these days I … [Read more...] about Walkin’ the Dog in Heat – 5:00 Fridays TM
Peachy Keen Summer – 5:00 Fridays
We are crossing the line in the sand that demarcates the lazy days of summer and the bustle of school days. We are all approaching this line in Chariots of Fire style, slow motion with an ever so slight sense of urgency. Bird, Deal, and I agree that this summer has been … [Read more...] about Peachy Keen Summer – 5:00 Fridays
My Little Adam Levine – Wordless Wednesday
Long Island Iced Tea – 5:00 Fridays TM
My wisdom teeth surgery still has me reeling. I'm beginning to wonder just how much wisdom I lacked to opt for this surgery at my age while juggling kids and work. Anyway, I've called upon my friends to guest post for me. Today's cocktail is concocted by my brainy, energetic, … [Read more...] about Long Island Iced Tea – 5:00 Fridays TM
Fireworks Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
Some people go gaga for Christmas. Some people relish all that Thanksgiving brings. Some people favor the hoopla of St. Patrick's Day or New Year's Eve. Not me. Independence Day is my favorite holiday. Don't laugh. I get teary eyed listening to patriotic tunes and choke back a … [Read more...] about Fireworks Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
Daddy’s Drink – 5:00 Fridays
Mac Daddy is the ultimate dad. He has been since day one. I never loved him more than when I watched him cradle newborn baby Bird in the middle of the night when we brought him home from the hospital. Our house was a disheveled disaster as we were in the midst of … [Read more...] about Daddy’s Drink – 5:00 Fridays