I once won a Blue Ribbon in a West Virginia Garden Club Flower Show. Therefore, in spite of what my golf buddies may say, I do have certain skills. This is how it all happened. My mother, Frances, was always involved with Garden Clubs and Flower Shows. She served as President in both the State and the National Garden Club. She judged shows across the country and was frequently called on as a … [Read more...]
Flat Iron Steak in a Mustard Blue Cheese Sauce
A few weeks ago I ordered Beef Tips at a restaurant that came with a mustard sauce. It was excellent. Not having the recipe and wanting to make it myself, I decided to wing it. Some of my “wing its” turn out well, and some don’t. This “wing it” really did. I went to the store thinking maybe I’d try a skirt steak with the mustard sauce but they didn’t have any. They did have some nice-looking … [Read more...]
Birth Announcements
I now have grand birds – lots of grand birds. In the last two weeks we have had three nests of cardinals to fledge, a nest of bluebirds, 2 nests of robins, a nest of sparrows and I don’t know how many batches of house finches. There are baby birds flying in all directions and fluttering their wings as they beg for food. Naturally, as a good grandparent, I am readily supplying my feathered … [Read more...]
Grocery Store Grrrrs
I enjoy going grocery shopping. I like to poke around and see what looks good, what motivates me to cook a particular dish and I especially like to run across good deals. But recently, my trips to the grocery store have stimulated more than a few “Grrrs”. They are starting to tick me off. One of the biggest gripes I now have is that with all the people calling in their orders, the aisles … [Read more...]
A Happy Mother’s Day
By Nancy Brewer I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed Mother’s Day this year and to thank my husband publicly. My husband, Jim, pays attention when I drop hints for birthdays and Christmas. Mother’s Day was no exception, thank goodness. I love to work in our yard, it’s great exercise and therapy for the soul. The outcome is a real gift for us. Because we have so many mature … [Read more...]
Free Fishing Days In Virginia
If you think you might enjoy fishing, but have never had the chance, it won’t cost a dime in. license fees if you go fishing anywhere in Virginia on June 7th, 8th or 9th. Whether it's stripers on the coast, trout in the mountains or anything in between, this is the time to experience the fun of fishing that Virginia has to offer. DGIF is offering three full days of free fishing, June 7–9. … [Read more...]
Snakes on The Water
Northern Water Snake (nonvenomous). Photo credit: J.D. Willson By J.D. Kleopfer, Herpetologist, VCDGIF Spring is here and the fishing is heating up. It’s also that time of the year when lots of other critters are heating up and becoming active. Among these critters are water snakes and cottonmouths (aka “water moccasins”). Here are some helpful tips on identification and behavior … [Read more...]
Croakers Slow to Show
The prime time for the croaker bite in the bay and up in to the tidal rivers is mid-May. But this year, it’s not happening, at least to any degree. The numbers just aren’t there – yet. Maybe soon. Elsewhere in Virginia waters, the black sea bass season reopened May 15th and runs through the 31st. The bite has been very good with several boats catching limits of jumbos. The Triangle … [Read more...]
Whittle While You Work
For Boomer kids, pocket knives were essentials. By second grade, every young boy had one. And they weren’t toys. They were real knives. My first one of many (I lost them on a regular basis) was a barlow. Afterall, Huckleberry Finn had one, and so did I. When things were slow, with no pretend army or navy battles underway, we broke out our barlows and whittled. Mostly we whittled small sticks … [Read more...]
A New Club in My Bag
I took out my 3 wood and put a new stick in my golf bag. It’s not a golf club, though. It’s a golf ball retriever by Callaway. I decided to order one after a near-death experience at Greene Hills. We were on Hole 13, a long (for me) Par 3. I needed all the help I could get, so I pulled out my last new Chrome Soft golf ball that my son Jimmie had given me for Christmas. Then I proceeded to … [Read more...]
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