Entertainment… It’s National Coffee Day 29 Sep 201129 Sep 2011 Today is National Coffee Day and at least three coffee outlets are offering a free cup - McDonald's, Krispy Kreme, and 7-11 convenience stores. But don't show up at Starbucks…
Entertainment… Sunshine, Cookout, and ‘Ole Timey’ Music 25 Sep 201125 Sep 2011 Yesterday, after the fog lifted, we pulled out the large charcoal cooker to see if was still in good condition. Luckily, it was. I had hoped it would be and…
Entertainment… Two Ingredient Biscuits 23 Sep 201123 Sep 2011 When my son started school I looked for something we could do together during summer breaks that wasn't sports related. And since every adult needs to know something about cooking,…
Entertainment… The First Day Of Fall – Almost 22 Sep 201122 Sep 2011 Today is NOT the first day of fall as I have been thinking incorrectly all day. Officially it is tomorrow, September 23, 2011. That's because it must coincide with the…
Entertainment… Tonight’s Harvest Moon 12 Sep 201112 Sep 2011 Wikipedia describes the harvest moon as the full moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox which is on September 23rd this year, making tonight's full moon the Harvest Moon!…
Entertainment… Amana Colonies in Iowa 9 Sep 201110 Sep 2011 One of the conditions when I agreed to the road trip was that we not miss what was right in front of us in an all out rush to…
Entertainment… Renee’s Barbecue Chicken Pizza 8 Sep 20118 Sep 2011 While we were away, our garden thrived. And thrived! It is a small little patch of herbs and a very few vegetables. But the peppers, tomatoes, and basil are extremely…
Entertainment… Recreating Our Favorite Meal on the Trip West 6 Sep 20116 Sep 2011 One of my favorite things about travel is bringing home a new idea for dinner. A great wine, new cheese, or a method of preparing a dish prolongs my visit…
Entertainment… Illinois and Iowa Offer Surprises 22 Aug 201122 Aug 2011 Mighty Mississippi RiverWe arrived in Illinois last night as the sun was setting and it's salmon-colored ridge spread across the western horizon in front of us for over an hour.…
Entertainment… Bland and Giles, Virginia 20 Aug 201120 Aug 2011 The sign out front advertises their peaches and ice cream.One of the best things about Southwest Virginia - besides the views, fresh mountain air, lovely residents, and varied wildlife -…