Sky Watch Friday: Rainy Day in North Florida

Rain is a common occurrence during the summer months in Florida. I took this one afternoon last week. I was trying to get a good sky shot but the trees and rain got in the way. Check out The Sky Watch Blog.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Worn

The theme for the current Weekly Photo Challenge is worn. I selected my favorite rocking chair. The chair belonged to my grandparents. My granddaddy made the chair bottom from twine. I think he may have replaced the original. My grandmother made the afghan on the chair.

World’s Best Beatboxer

A friend shared this with me and I thought I would share it as well.

Blog Purpose

My original blog started as the result of a class project in 1996. It has changed purposes and servers over the years. This reincarnation of The Dee Zone started in 2007 as way place an outlet for my writing. Having a blog also gives me a place to rant. My theme for last year was … Continue reading Blog Purpose

Top 10: Stuff I learned from my Dad (and Granddads too)

In honor of Father's Day I am sharing some of the important life lessons I learned from my Dad and my granddad's.  I was blessed to have a Dad, Granddad, Great-Granddad and several uncles who were positive influences in my life. #10: It is okay to be a nerd. #9: To be careful where you … Continue reading Top 10: Stuff I learned from my Dad (and Granddads too)

Yakety Sax

.  Some days just call for a fun song. Yakety Sax by Boots Randolph on Tenor Sax. HT: Shane

Chicken Nuggets

Last week a friend asked  for my chicken nuggets recipe. I don't really use a recipe, I make it up as I go. This is  my basic chicken nugget recipe. My recipe is based on Melissa d'Arabian's 4-Step Chicken method. Ingredients 1 lb skinless boneless chicken breasts About 1/2 cup of Italian dressing or other … Continue reading Chicken Nuggets