Perhaps there are many others who did just as we should have this past weekend and early days of the week in getting ready for what could have been a hurricane. I took down and put away anything that could have become a projectile and basically cleaned up my back yard, which was in great need of being cleaned up. But just as we are a bit angry at the work we put into getting ready for what turned out to be not much more than some rather heavy rain showers, we are just as thankful for all the rain Tropical Storm Fay dumped onto our lawns and lakes. ...more

August 29, 2008

One of our favorite Sunday outings is going to breakfast. For some reason, sitting in a quaint little cafe or bistro, sipping on a good cup of coffee and leisurely eating our way through a bountiful plate of eggs cooked to perfection, slightly buttered toast, spicy sausage and creamy grits just does something for us. Perhaps there is an omelet to be had or a hearty dish of biscuits and sausage gravy. English muffins topped with scrambled eggs, avocado, bacon and queso served with a side of roasted potatoes? We're there. ...more

June 3, 2008