It was television that triggered the explosion in sales of men’s fragrances. Before TV, there were a handful of scents on the market – Mennen, Pinaud Clubman, Williams After Shave and a couple of others. But in the late 50s and 60s people – especially men people – would buy most anything that was advertised. And we Boomers bought a pile of fragrances. Let’s go back and see. Old Spice had been … [Read more...]
Doughtie’s: The Real Deal BBQ
It was nearly lunchtime, and I wanted a BBQ. I was also in Kroger’s and knew exactly what to do. I went back to the prepared foods section and crossed my fingers, hoping to find some Doughtie’s BBQ. It was there and within the hour I was eating BBQ you would normally only find in Eastern North Carolina. Doughtie’s is whole-hog BBQ with a little smokiness mixed in with the pork, vinegar, and … [Read more...]
Lenten Roses for Early Blooms
Our first jonquils are just beginning to pop up, but our Lenten Roses are in full bloom Snow, sleet, frost, cold - it doesn’t matter to these hardy plants. They are the Energize Bunnies of all our flowers. They are early bloomers, they are beautiful, they flourish in shady areas, and they have earned their rightful place as the most important flowers in our yard. Though the blooms resemble … [Read more...]
Cajun Fried Tiger Shrimp
I had a bag of Cajun Shrimp Fry Breading that I was itching to use. I love Fried Shrimp, which I ordinarily only get at restaurants, but now was my time to shine. I went to Aldi’s to check out their frozen shrimp supply and found a 1-pound bag of Tiger Shrimp for about $11 and snatched it up. Tiger Shrimp have – by far – the best flavor of all the shrimps. They make for great Shrimp Cocktails and … [Read more...]
Signs of Our Times
Birds: Count ‘em
I saw a perfectly awful movie on Netflix last week – “The Big Year”, with Steve Martin, Owen Wilson and Jack Black and I watched the whole thing, which felt like two weeks. Why? Because it was a movie about 3 guys competing to see who could spot and identify the most birds in one year – The Big Year. The winner spotted over 750 species of birds. I found that interesting and it got me to wondering … [Read more...]
The “Buck” Stops Here
Finally! A bill out of Richmond that makes sense. Del. Tony Wilt out of Rockingham, authored a bill that allows people to pick up dead deer, bears, elk or turkeys that have been hit by vehicles. They call it the “roadkill bill” and it was passed by a vote of 99-0. Now, if someone hits a deer that likely puts a dent in their car - or worse – they are allowed to pick the animal up, take it home … [Read more...]
Catching Coldwater Smallmouth
By Alex McCrickard/DWR During the coldest months of the year, anglers often find solitude on the river. Many choose to wait the winter out, cozying up to a fire inside the warmth of their homes. However, for the angler that does choose to brave the elements out on the water, patience and persistence are essential to success. Fishing for smallmouth bass in the wintertime can be … [Read more...]
Mid-Winter Fishing Report
The Chesapeake Bay water is cold at about 48 degrees, but offshore boats are finding big sea bass, tautog, and even flounder. BTW, you can catch Black Sea Bass in February if you have a permit. . Visit the VMRC website for more info. Some anglers are taking advantage of the recent warm spell, and are catching trout, puppy drum and stripers in the warmer rivers. Stripers, of course, must be … [Read more...]
Packing Lunch
Recently, I heard about the “Dos and Don’ts” of school lunches these days - especially lunches sent from home. Apparently, the modern Lunch Nazis now rifle through each Spiderman lunchbox or brown paper bag to approve or disapprove of what children can eat. Donuts are definite “no-no’s and so are Oreo cookies. When I was a kid, you only got an Oreo cookie if you’d behaved yourself the day before. … [Read more...]
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