So you’re thinking you may want to sign up for a triathlon (or maybe you’re thinking of doing our Lazyman Iron Tri), or maybe participating in a race is on your bucket list. You’ve always wanted to run in one but you have a whole host of reasons why you tell yourself you can’t. Today we’re going to tackle some of the most popular reasons … Continue reading 8 Excuses for Not Signing up for a Triathlon BUSTED!
Ok, I’ll admit these cookies are not pretty but they are oh so good! I’ve said it before….I believe once you get thru the pearly gates someone is going to hand you something made of peanut butter and chocolate. Maybe it’ll be Reece’s cup, or MAYBE it’ll be a no-bake cookie! They’re so easy to make. In fact, these are the first cookies I remember … Continue reading No-Bake Cookies
Last weekend my husband and I spent a wonderful couple hours exploring Mebane, NC. Situated in the Piedmont Triad area Mebane is about 3 hours from both beaches and mountains. More importantly to me, Mebane hosts some great shopping. The downtown area is filled with quaint little shops and if you venture a little further out you’ll find the Tanger Outlets of Mebane. Great deals and … Continue reading Mebane, NC
What goes best with really good red sauce? Italian Meatballs, of course! Here’s my favorite Italian Meatball recipe: 1/3 lb ground pork 1/3 lb ground veal 1/3 lb ground beef (if you’re unable to get ground veal I go with 1 lb ground pork) 1 cup soaked hard italian bread (soak bread in water) 1/2 cup italian bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 … Continue reading Red Sauce and Meetballs
Hillsborough, NC…another delightful discovery. The entire town is only about 4.5 miles large but don’t be deceived by its small size – there’s plenty to do here. Before you even get into the downtown area you’ll be knee-deep in antique stores. If you’re coming from I40/85 get ready…they’re everywhere. The downtown is adorable and hosts some amazing shops and restaurants. On Saturdays, before noon the … Continue reading Hillsborough, NC
I’ll confess right up front … this cake takes a little bit longer to make than your average box cake but it’s so worth the effort. Here’s what you’ll need for the cake: 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour 2 cups of sugar 1 stick of unsalted butter 5 eggs, separated 1/2 cup of canola oil 1 cup of buttermilk 2 teaspoon of vanilla extract … Continue reading Italian Cream Cake
Nestled behind a housing area on Fort Belvoir is the Belvoir Mansion Historical site. The site is absolutely beautiful with walking trails that parallel and overlook the Potomac River. We found the historical area completely by accident. We used to live across the street from the site and one day stumbled across the trail while walking the dogs. Imagine our surprise when the trail opened … Continue reading Fort Belvoir
When I was younger I used to write poetry from time to time. When I was in college I wrote this. At the time I was inspired by the thought that what if our lives are really dreams. Believe it or not this was years before any of the Matrix movies came out (I was on to a great idea and didn’t even know it!). … Continue reading What if…
I’ve always loved the water. Some of my earliest childhood memories are of swimming. My mother always felt children should know how to swim so before I was enrolled in kindergarten I was enrolled in swimming lessons. I quickly went from tadpole to minnow. From there lessons weren’t needed. I made it to “shark” on my own and by the age of ten, I was … Continue reading Swim
Fieldstone Drive 