The weather folks are promising a hot weekend. I'll embrace it because spring was more like winter around here, and I am allergic to winter. I've been eying a bright orange eyelet dress that hangs in my closet with the tags still attached. The sun hasn't struck hot enough for me … [Read more...] about Sorbet Margarita – 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
Puerto Rico Vacation
This slideshow design made with Smilebox We took a much needed family vacation during spring break. It was the calm before the storm (never mind that it did actually storm the first day of our vacation). The storm of packing, moving, renovating, moving again. We … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico Vacation
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