In the old days (like 25 years ago), we used to have maps. If we wanted to get someplace, we had never been before, we used road maps. We had them stuffed in glove compartments and in the sides of the doors. We bought new ones every couple of years in case a new highway came into play. The big problem with the old maps was how to fold them. They were like paper Rubik’s cubes. You had to fold … [Read more...]
Back from Italy
(A truffle farm and winery in Florence) By Angelin Brewer We have returned home from Italy. And I have one word for you: GO! And guess what? My husband of 30 years, who swore he did not want to travel that far on a plane, agrees with me. His words: “It was a trip of a lifetime. Italy is a country rich in history, culture and scenery,” and we are already on the hunt for our next … [Read more...]
Zelda’s Grocery Store
In 1955, Lewisburg, WV was a painted city by Norman Rockwell or could have been. Main Street was pretty much it – three blocks or so with a half dozen businesses per block. There were the usual stores – a five and dime, a barbershop, a bank, a savings and loan, some clothing stores, a jewelry store, two pharmacies, a couple small department stores, a record shop, a doughnut shop and Zelda’s … [Read more...]
Blessed Rain
We take rain for granted and often we are disappointed when it comes and rains out our golf match or family picnic. But when we don’t get rain for a while, that’s when we know how much we need it. Last year it rained a bunch and our yards and gardens prospered. This year, however, we had like one inch of rain during the entire month of April. Gardens and lawns suffered. Last year I was mowing … [Read more...]
Signs of our Times
How To Barbeque Chicken
It’s Barbeque season. Time to wield the tongs over hot coals or gas burners and chickens are historically the most popular barbeque-ees. I have been barbequing chicken on the grill to various degrees of edibility for over 50 years. It is one of the first things I learned – or attempted to learn - to cook. Some of it has been really good, while other attempts turned out more like … [Read more...]
A Rose-breasted Grosbeak: My Lucky Day
I love having strangers visit my yard – bird strangers, that is, not humans. One such bird that comes by on occasion is the Rose-breasted Grosbeak. One stopped by this week, and I considered that my lucky day. There is an old saying, in fact, that simply seeing this lovely bird is associated with hope, joy and good fortune. It is a sign of positive changes on the horizon and who couldn’t use a … [Read more...]
Goodness “Snakes” Alive at Lake Orange
They were first discovered in Virginia back in 2004, and it was thought at that time that Northern Snakeheads might seriously harm the native fish populations. As it turned out, the strange looking fish with serious dentures have not affected our native species and they have proven to be a blast to catch at the end of a rod and reel. Fact is, they are now established in Lake Orange despite all … [Read more...]
Monster Sheepshead
Most all the fish have returned to the Chesapeake Bay – spot, croakers, whiting, blues, Spanish Macs, flounder, spadefish and especially sheepshead. Monster sheepshead are now patrolling the pilings of the Bridge Tunnel and are fond of sand fleas and chunks of blue crab. Citation fish over 11 pounds were weighed this week. Water temperatures are now sitting in the high 60s to low 70s throughout … [Read more...]
Oh no! Not Mercurochrome!
Right before Gretel shoved the Wicked Witch in the oven so she and Hansel could escape from the Gingerbread House, the witch got even with all children of the last century. She invented Mercurochrome and convinced parents of that era that when any child had an open wound, they should pour this red/orange colored fireball medicine directly on the wound and burn the hell out of their offspring. … [Read more...]
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