My parent’s 40th wedding anniversary was this past weekend. We kept it low key and celebrated by grilling steaks on our back patio and having a relaxed family dinner together. It was a great night. Very laid back, which was much needed by everyone I think. After dinner the kids swam while mom and dad opened their gifts. So just…
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Filed Under: Giving Back, My Home's In Alabama 7 Comments
This post was written three weeks after the April 2011 tornadoes ripped through Alabama, leaving behind immense death and destruction. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “That tornado story must be old news by now.” Those were the exact words I heard this afternoon while on the phone with a business acquaintance from New York. I quickly informed him that no, it was not old…
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The Birds and the Bees and the Ferns and the Heebs.
Filed Under: Gardening Ideas, Home and Garden Stuff 11 Comments
May is already halfway over, folks. And it’s like 55 degrees outside right now. What is up with that? Not complaining about temps that feel more like March and not May, but you have to admit it’s kinda weird for Central Alabama to be so cold this time of year. I spent part of the cool day outside with Garrett,…
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Garden Party No.5
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My oh my, how things have changed in the past two weeks. I thought 41 tornadoes was a big deal when I wrote the entry for the last Garden Party. Turns out those were not even close to comparing with what happened right after I hit the send button on that entry… April 27th, 2011 will never leave my mind….
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AUCTION: Win a Succulent Wreath and help support Alabama Tornado Relief efforts!
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Are you a sucker for succulent wreaths like me? Do you want to DIY one but can’t find the time? Did you read my last post and drool a little bit? If so, then I have some great news to share!! I am teaming up with Restore Interiors to auction off a beautiful Unskinny Boppy Original Succulent Wreath to the…
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