It was the Dodgers vs the Yankees in Beckley, WV in the summer of 1954. Freddie Arnold was the 11-year-old manager, star pitcher and slugger for the Yankees, I was 10 and filled the same roles for my version of the Dodgers. A game was underway in the vacant lot beside Freddie’s house. He had Warren Furrow, a promising 9-year-old at short stop and Judy Meadows in rightfield, picking dandelion … [Read more...]
The Best Oven Baked Fries
Nothing beats a French Fry - salty, hot and crispy, freshly scooped from of a pan of hot oil. But all that oil and grease? A heart attack waiting to happen and a weight gain for sure. Too bad you can’t get the flavor of a deep-fried French Fry from the oven. Well, you almost can. I ran across a recipe recently that – honestly – rivals that of a traditional French Fry. They were easily … [Read more...]
Stock Up on Racconto
Loyal CvilleBuzz reader, Cheryl Seiber, was in a panic when she couldn’t find her beloved Racconto Spicy Pizza Topping at Kroger’s, so she went out immediately and bought 8 jars from, Meijer, a local grocery store. She was afraid they may discontinue it everywhere - you know, with the broken supply chain and all. Cheryl says the Racconto is the secret to making the best Muffuletta Sandwiches this … [Read more...]
Kiss and Makeup – Bathroom Lighting Tips
By Nancy B The title of my blog was an article written by Randall Whitehead who is a professional lighting designer. I met him in Dallas years ago and while he is witty and loves to tease and laugh, he knows lighting and he is very serious when discussing it. I learned much from him. In his article he wrote about bathroom lighting. I want to expand a bit on this. As we age, we need … [Read more...]
A Mossy Bird House
My daughter, Angelin, gave me a birdhouse made of moss for Christmas. I thought at first it was a gag gift. It looks like it once belonged to the Creature from the Black Lagoon. I put it in the shed. This week, I remembered it, drug it out and hung it on a Shepherd’s Crook with a baffle. The house may look weird, but it has some extraordinary features. The house is made of wicker and green moss … [Read more...]
A Tale of Yesteryear
By Marilyn Norford In days of yore, folks “went visiting,” usually on Sunday afternoons. Rarely did anyone pre-arrange these visits; they just showed up. If it happened around mealtime, of course, they were fed, per the rules of southern hospitality. One Sunday afternoon . . . I guess I was about 12, a couple with two children came to visit. I didn’t recognize them, but that … [Read more...]
Grackle Wars
They are back already. Grackles. There are not many, just 4 or 5 in my backyard, but soon they will come in swarms and eat me out of house and home as I attempt to feed my songbirds and toss some critter food to the squirrels. But I am prepared for battle. Here is my plan to at least discourage the big, black freeloaders. First, I will switch my primary feeder to Safflower Seeds. Neither … [Read more...]
Winter Trout Fishing the South Fork Holston
By Matt Reilly If you were to poll a group of anglers on their favorite times of year to fish, winter would likely fall at the bottom of the list for most. The month of February, in particular, can be a hard one to love. High water, sub-freezing days, and wild bouts of wind are all common occurrences during the second month of the year in the Old Dominion—but so is great … [Read more...]
March Saltwater Opportunities
It’s March and good fishing is right around the corner. Charter crews are working on their boats, tackle shops are servicing reels and replacing old line. Marinas are prepping for the season. March will have some angling opportunities. Puppy drum aare available in Rudee Inlet, Lynnhaven Inlet, the Elizabeth River and other inlets. In fact, Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle … [Read more...]
Remembering Cataract Surgery
No one knows for sure what causes cataracts. It may have something to do with not eating the required 6 daily helpings of fruits and vegetables and not flossing your eyeballs twice a day. It also seems that age has something to do with developing these nasty little blobs, which can occur unannounced any time after age 50. There was once a time when I could not only read license plates on cars … [Read more...]
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