Top 10: Toy Stories

Today's post is spin off the American History Facts list I wrote a few months ago.  In my research I found a reference to the creation of Lincoln Logs and Teddy Bears. Of course, I thought that it was the start of a new post. #10: Play-Doh was originally sold as wallpaper cleaner. (Source: Mental … Continue reading Top 10: Toy Stories

Grilled Fruit and Mixed Green Salad

1 Apple 1 Pear 1 Peach 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1 lemon -- squeezed Lettuce Mix Cooking oil Note: You can use any fruit you like but it works better with harder fruit. Wash and shred lettuce. Cut fruit in half. Lightly brush grill or cut side of fruit with oil. Grill for 3-5 minutes. … Continue reading Grilled Fruit and Mixed Green Salad

Thought for the Day: Good Gifts

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. (James 1:17 ESV)

Throwback Thursday: Ormond Beach Trip 2008

In 2008 The Big Guy and I took quick trip to Ormond Beach and Daytona Beach. Our resort was the Casa Del Mar. It was  right on the beach. The Big Guy enjoying the pool at the resort. The Big Guy ready for some fun. Go Big Guy! Taken near the band shell at Ocean … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Ormond Beach Trip 2008

Please Put On More Clothes

Or my fashion advice A few weeks ago the Big Guy and I were at the mall for some reason, on a Saturday. I know absolutely crazy and I'm not much of a shopper.  I have a 5 store shopping limit. Oh, well that is a post for another day back to my original rant. … Continue reading Please Put On More Clothes

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles

Ingredients 1 lb of fresh green beans 1/2 to 1 lb pound of bacon disposable aluminum pan with holes poked in the bottom or a grill basket/pan hard wood for cooking - I've tried a hickory, mesquite and a mixture of oak/mesquite. Get fire going on grill and allow fire to burn down some. Wash … Continue reading Grilled Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles

Throwback Thursday: San Augustine Lighthouse

The Big Guy loves lighthouses. On one our trips to San Augustine we decided to check out the lighthouse. Not really sure when we took the trip. I think it was between 2003-2005. The date on the photos is from when I first posted them on TDZ and not the actual date of the trip. … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: San Augustine Lighthouse