The hamburger is as American as - well - Germany. Hamburg, Germany to be exact. That’s where the first ground meats are said to have originated. But wait. While the term “hamburger” may have found its origins in Germany, it was America that put the famous dish on the map. At the 1940 World's Fair in St. Louis, the term “hamburger” gained worldwide recognition when … [Read more...]
Catching Crickets
We now have four very small bullfrogs in our goldfish pond. We put six tadpoles in the pond back in April and I believe that four successfully became frogs and the others may be on the way. We have had frogs before, and I always assumed frogs didn’t need any help eating things. Afterall, if they can get in in their mouths, they eat it. A friend told us that he once fed his frogs live … [Read more...]
Summer Residential Lighting Tips
By Nancy B Keep cool, wear sunscreen, drinks lots of water, leave car windows cracked if having to leave a pet in the car for a few minutes, and cut grass 2 to 2.5″ in height. Now, in the lighting world, give your aluminum outdoor lighting some love by adding a coat of Linseed oil or a water-based silicone. This will help protect your fixtures from the elements, brighten up … [Read more...]
The Flounder Bite is On
It’s been a while coming, but the flounder bite is on and catches are on the increase. Some of the larger fish are being caught by anglers jigging bucktails tagged with strip baits or Gulps near the CBBT. Captain Craig Paige, Paige II Charters has been putting his clients on the flounder as shown above. This is really the peek fishing season in Virginia. There’s a nice class of Spanish … [Read more...]
The Court Theater
There was just one movie theater in Lewisburg when I moved from Beckley – the Court Theater. It was located, naturally, on Court Street, about a half block from Washington Street, the main thoroughfare through town. The Court Theater served as a major hub of social activity for young and old alike. If there was a decent movie playing, we went. Even if it wasn’t a decent movie, we went. The … [Read more...]
Band Concert on July 11
The Charlottesville Band (the new name for the Municipal Band) is getting back into the “swing” of things. Steve Layman, Music Director, announced that the band will play a concert in Claudius Crozet Park on Sunday, July 11 at 3:30 pm. It’s free – free, free, free, free, free. Find out more about the band at Cville Band – Central Virginia's Community Band … [Read more...]
Seven Layer Bars
My mom used to make Seven Layer Bars, especially if company was coming. These sweet morsels are to die for – rich, creamy, chocolaty and delicious. I thought about Mom and those bars recently and decided to make a batch. As expected, each and every one was wolfed down and an order is now on the table for more, any time I want to make a batch. Seven Layer Bars can serve as dessert … [Read more...]
A $50 Bargain
I played Trump National in Charlotte last week. The course is a little like the Sahara Desert with patches of grass here and there. Yes, there are lots of sand-filled hazards and some are almost as deep as The Grand Canyon. But yea though I walk through the valley of traps and bunkers, I shall fear no sand, because I have my xE1 sand wedge with me. Two … [Read more...]
Landscape Lighting Beautifies As Well As Illuminates
By Nancy B “Grazing, Shadowing and Silhouetting” are a few of the terms that we use at Nancy B’s House of Lights to create effects by utilizing landscape lighting. They each have a positive effect and help to dramatize an interesting-shaped object, whether it is a tree, a statue or the exterior of your home. Creating a focal point is most accomplished by uplighting. Wall … [Read more...]
Guadalajara, Authentically Good
Some say there is such a thing as “Authentic Mexican” food. Not being an expert, I really couldn’t say. I enjoy Mexican cuisine, but my wife Nancy is a rabid fan -assuming we eat out. She’s not that crazy about my Mexican creations. Most of all, she enjoys the food at Guadalajara. This long established Mexican restaurant has really good food, the décor is fun, the service is … [Read more...]
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