We had a last minute cook out last weekend, with dogs and burgers as the featured entrees. I am a hot dog fanatic and looked forward to the makeshift picnic supper. But…. I was out of hot dog chili. I usually make it in advance and store small containers in the freezer, but I was out and didn’t have time to make a fresh batch. Eating a hot dog without good chili is like….well, eating a hot … [Read more...]

I wrote a book a few years back and still have a few copies remaining. I called it “Dead Squirrels Don’t Lie.” It’s a small paperback with a series of humorous (or so I’ve been told) short stories. It’s a fun and quick read. The small books fit particularly well on the back top of the commode. If you’d like a copy, they are $9.95 each, which includes tax and shipping. Three copies are $25. … [Read more...]

I got what I thought was another adult “sippy cup” for Father’s Day. I have a shelf full of them in the basement. But this one was a Yeti, a gift from my son Jimmie. I am familiar with Yeti coolers. I know they are super expensive and I can’t afford one, but people say that if you put ice in a Yeti cooler, you’ll have ice for a long time. So rather than relegate my new Yeti Tumbler to the … [Read more...]

Robert Kloby, from the Orange County High School Anglers, was recently selected to the All-State Team for Virginia. Robert resides with his parents, Robert and Kristi Kloby, at 5483 Burr Hill Road in Rhoadesville. Robert has numerous awards for big fish and most weight to his credit. He has also participated in many community events. Robert received second place in the state tournament JV … [Read more...]

Over the Thanksgiving holiday we had a few friends drop by to meet and greet my kids and grandkids. I suppose we had 30 guests for a dinner party. Along with a big bowl of jumbo shrimp and the usual spread of veggies, cheese and fruits, we served an eye of round roast. Eye of round is one of the tastiest cuts of beef, and it’s also one of the most reasonably priced. But it can be tough and … [Read more...]