For those in my generation, going to the movies was a regular, often weekly, activity. The entertainment at the local movie theater began with the previews of coming attractions, followed by a plea from the concession stand to buy some snacks and drinks, and then the cartoons. Sometimes the theater manager played two, but generally one cartoon. In retrospect, the cartoons were often more … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday! It’s Dead Worms!
A birthday disaster was narrowly averted at the Brewer residence. Let me explain. Nancy’s birthday is upcoming, and I have been visiting Mr. Amazon’s fine website on multiple occasions to secure presents she hopefully will use and enjoy. For the last week or so, the gifts have been arriving regularly on the front porch. When Amazon ships a present – already in a sturdy box – I usually … [Read more...]
Robin Babies – Leave Them Alone
Robin Babies – Leave Them Alone Our neighbors came by yesterday. The mom and her boys had found a baby robin in their yard, seemingly alone and possibly injured. Since they considered me something of a bird expert (which I’m not), they wanted to know what to do. My simple advice. “Leave it alone.” Robin chicks come out of the nest almost helpless. It would be nice if the Mama Robin would … [Read more...]
The Best Salads in Town
Not many choose a restaurant because of their salads and salad dressings, but it doesn’t hurt. Many restaurants have tolerable salads – something to make way for the entrée. But not Texas Roadhouse. Nancy and I find their salads to be - not just good - but outstanding. Texas Roadhouse make their salad dressings in house, from scratch, as do many restaurants. But their dressings are so good that … [Read more...]
Now, That’s An Amaryllis Collection
Last week I posted a picture of the potted Amaryllis plant we have on our front porch with three lovely blooms. Then, Hal Hurka, who donated the original Amaryllis bulb to our cause, sent the above picture of his Amaryllis collection. “Wow! What beauties.” Our plant should continue to grow and spread, but I think maybe we should add another pot or two and maybe even some new colors. … [Read more...]
Deep South Cracker Salad
You had to have been from the Deep South to have even once heard of Cracker Salad. It’s a true Southern delicacy often enjoyed at Church Picnics, Funerals, Weddings and Potluck gatherings. I remember it as being one of the first-to-go side dishes at Family Reunions. This is an effortless dish that combines the sweetness of fresh tomatoes with the crunchy, salty goodness of Saltines. A good way … [Read more...]
Hot Fishing in the Chesapeake Bay
If there is such a thing as a fishing hotspot, it’s the Chesapeake Bay. Everything is biting, even the newly arrived spadefish – like the giant shown above caught at the Chesapeake Light Tower. Cobia reports are increasing in the bay, with the lower bay and oceanfront, claiming most of the action. Red drum fishing has been non-stop with some big black drum in the mix. Catches of … [Read more...]
Crappies: Catch a Bunch
There was once a theory at the Game Department that crappie populations and sizes were cyclical. One year, there would be a pond or lake with huge crappie, then gradually, the sizes would lessen and the numbers would increase as the fish became stunted. Then, the stunted fish would die out, and with fewer crappie, the sizes once again increased. If memory serves, it was about a 7-year cycle. I … [Read more...]
Sgt. Dawson
It’s funny how things or people from the past pop into your mind. Last week, an incident happened to me that triggered such a memory. I didn’t have a paring knife that would slice warm butter and I like to tinker around the kitchen. By gum, I thought, I am going to go buy myself a sharp knife. So, I went to Home Goods and tracked down the meanest, scariest looking knife on the rack. Jack the … [Read more...]
The Lovely Amaryllis
My good friend Hal Hurka gave us an Amaryllis bulb last year as a thank you gift for some Lenten roses we gave him. Nancy planted the bulb, and it bloomed the first year with two flowers. A week ago, it bloomed again with three flowers, and it is the epitome of beautiful – delicate, graceful, and inviting. It transformed our porch into an art gallery. In some places called an Easter lily, … [Read more...]
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