Women have an almost extra-terrestrial ability to transmit neurological signals through space with a single piercing look. It’s called the Evil Eye, and both children and grown men live in fear of it. My wife, Nancy, has perfected the use of her Evil Eye, which can deliver up to 500 volts of “You better watch your ass†with a range of up to 300 yards in clear weather. She used it … [Read more...]
Comparison Shopping
Aldi’s had rack of lamb on sale at $9.99 a pound. I immediately penciled it in for dinner that night. But I knew Aldi’s wouldn’t have mint jelly, so I first went to Kroger’s, but Kroger’s didn’t have mint jelly. Damn! Now I’d have to go to Food Lion and hope they had mint jelly. Nancy had asked a for a bag of mandarins (I think they call them Halo’s). They were $4.48 a bag a … [Read more...]
Western Virginia Sport Show
We still have a few more weeks before things start to happen on the fishing scene. In the meantime, there are Sport Shows to whet out outdoor appetites. One of the best is the Western Virginia Sport Show in Fishersville on Feb. 23-25. It’s hard to believe, but this will be the 36th Annual Show. Wow, I remember going to the first one at the Augusta Expo. They always have lots of fun and … [Read more...]
Hand-Me-Down’s and Madras Shirts
Not many Boomers were able to avoid the scourge of hand-me-down’s, those clothes and shoes passed down from older brothers or sisters, or from one family to another. Most Boomer parents were children of the depression, and recycling was a way of life, not a fashion statement. Moms were even known to cut off buttons from old shirts and coats, so you know they were eager for gently used … [Read more...]
Mississippi Mud Cake
Recently I saw a recipe called Mississippi Mud Cake and I had to try it. Afterall, who wouldn’t like Mississippi Mud? But the “mud†is chocolate, and everybody likes chocolate, so I baked the cake. However, instead of baking a chocolate cake base from scratch, I used a mix – Betty Crocker’s Devils Food Cake. Betty knows how to make cakes, so I let her do the hard part. About 4 minutes … [Read more...]
A War Zone Lawn
My yard looks like a war zone with thousands of little mortar shell divots. The squirrels have taken advantage of my wet, soggy back yard and have dug holes in nearly every square foot, burying seeds and nuts and probably squirrel time capsules.The climbing tree rats have also dislodged the soil from each and every one of Nancy’s potted plants Squirrels are born to chew, and they are born to … [Read more...]
“Punxsutawney†Frog
I have become fascinated with frogs. They are interesting creatures, to say the least. Since we installed our goldfish pond a few years back, frogs have paid us visits. Some have come via the tadpoles I bought and introduced to the pond while others just show up. Where they came from, I have no clue, but my neighbor Kenny Hoy said a snapping turtle showed up one day in his driveway, miles away … [Read more...]
Signs of Our Times
Ten Sushi
Our daughter, Laura, treated us to a wonderful experience at Ten Sushi, a Modern Japanese-style Tapas Restaurant on the Downtown Mall and it was delightful. When I think of Sushi, I think of raw fish. Some I can eat but generally I’d rather have my fish cooked. At Ten Sushi, you can have it both ways, and everything I ate was delicious. The Tapas-style restaurant is a place to bring friends … [Read more...]
Going Ice Fishing
One day, a fellow at the local bar had a bit too much to drink and decided to go ice fishing. He staggered out onto the ice and drilled a hole. As he peered into the hole, a loud voice called out, “There are no fish down there.†The drunk walked several yards away and drilled another hole and peered into the hole and again the voice said, “There are no fish down there.†He then … [Read more...]
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