Let It Snow…and Snow…and Snow… Enough Already!!!
We woke up in the morning, and it was 9 DEGREES!!!…
From The Home Office
What Do You Do When Your Florida Kid Asks for “Snow” for Christmas?
After reading yesterday morning that a snowstorm was predicted to hit Beech Mountain on the day of our arrival, we scrambled, and managed to leave Florida two days early. We'll be all settled in by tomorrow afternoon. The snow will begin on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday, the snow is supposed to turn to ice...…
When Your Vehicle Starts Dropping Metal Chunks on the Road, But It STILL RUNS!
The bubbling became cracking. And, the cracking eventually turned into metal chunks falling off the sides of the bottom. No kidding! Yet, it kept running!!…
House Hunting Kinda Sucks!
The house hunting has begun. We originally planned to move to Tennessee but that idea was nixed when I discovered that they require...…
I Had a Cold. It was NOT Covid.
People are still getting the flu, colds, stomach bugs, etc. However, getting a tickle in your throat these days brings on a bit more concern than it did a year ago...…
21 Things I Am DEMANDING in 2021!!!
I think we can all agree that 2021 sucked cheese balls. I am a firm believer in "The Secret" philosophy - "whatever consumes your thoughts is what you will eventually get in life." With that in mind, I have 21 specific demands for the year 2021 that will be "consuming my thoughts" for the next 12 months...…
Brian Shares Another Holiday Sing-a-long! Come Sing With Us to the Tune of Deck the Halls!! (WARNING: RATED R)
We hope you enjoy this poetic masterpiece!…
Update on Our Neighbor, Nosy Nancy
I opened the door, mustered up my biggest fake smile, and said, "Hello, Nancy! How are you?" She stood there, hunched over with that perpetual scowl on her face, and said...…
My Dad Died on Black Friday – but NOT from Covid
I talked to my younger brother that evening, and asked him if there was any way I could talk to Dad before they pulled the plug. Despite being on a ventilator (something my dad never wanted done to him), the doctors said he could still hear us...…
WE NEED YOUR HELP! How Should We Deal with Our Neighbor, Nosy Nancy?
Two days later, Capt. Brian was getting out of his truck and Nosy Nancy confronted him. She proceeded to shout at him and...…
Yes, It’s True. We’re Selling the Boat :(
Well, it was loads of fun but, after only 3 1/2 years, I had to wave the white flag. Here's why...…
ANOTHER Falling-Off-the-Boat Accident Lands Me in the E.R.!
I quickly stood up, saying, "I'm fine! I'm fine!" My lower left shin was bleeding, but not badly. That hurt. I didn't really have any other pain. I looked down and that's when I noticed...…
Call Me Paranoid But We’re Holed Up in the Woods for Election Week!
Several weeks ago, we made the decision to take a trip to the sticks during election week. Since protests in St. Petersburg, Florida have been off and on over the past several months, we didn't want to take any chances in case...…
I Made My Kid Sick!
I made two batches of jerky in the dehydrator last week and they came out like black tree bark. Sure, they taste good but I'm not sure they're worth getting a broken tooth or two...…
Be Prepared to BE SCARED!!!
We met at Spirit Halloween last week to "push all of the buttons." Those of you who have been there know what I mean...…
How I Spent $2,000…When I Only Needed to Spend $28
He showed me something that I knew wasn't as powerful as I needed so I asked him, "Why are you under-selling me? Upsell! Upsell!!"…
Do YOU Make Your Bed Every Morning?
We are all crazy-nuts busy here. It's our "AAAACK!!!" season at BookLocker and we're all working double-time (literally) to get our new authors' books on the market by Christmas. I realized yesterday that we've ordered food delivery more in the past two weeks than we have in the past eight months and...…
Wanna Know What We Were REALLY Doing in the Woods Last Weekend???
I never announce my location ahead of time when traveling. Why? Because, over the years, I have received direct threats from people who we exposed on WritersWeekly as scammers...…
Abbreviated Issue Because We’re Camping in the Boonies!
We are in the mountains of North Carolina "on vacation" right now so...…
No More Single Points of Failure!
I have to admit it's a relief that, if I get the virus, get mauled by rioters, drown in a hurricane, burned in a forest fire, or die in a meteor strike, a nuke, an earthquake, etc. (none of these things seems unbelievable this year!) that the business will survive and thrive without me...…
HUMPH!!! No Camping Trip for US This Weekend!!
Forecast for several inches of rain ruined our trip. What will I be doing instead?!…
Body Slammed by a 14-Month-Old!
Last week, I told you that I bought Jack the loudest toy on Earth! What was it? Heh...…
We Dodged a HUGE Bullet But…
I felt guilty for being relieved about that because so many other people lost homes, businesses, and, far worse, loved ones...…
Why You WANT to Be Located in the the Middle of INITIAL Spaghetti Models
The local news is shoving doom and gloom down our throats because of Tropical Depression 13, which is expected to turn into Hurricane Laura. At this moment, St. Petersburg is right in the middle of the cone...…
How I Tricked Frank for His Birthday!
After moaning about the cost of such a gift (they really aren't THAT expensive), I asked him if we could have a nice lunch together instead. Maybe I'd get him a shirt or something. Hee hee hee.…
After Running Over My Guitar, I Got a “New” One That’s Been Used in Music Videos….For Free!!!
I was very adamant about the replacement being a round back guitar. It's an anatomy issue. Imagine the 90-degree edge of a guitar slicing into your boob...…
I Ran Over My Guitar. Yes, I Really Did…
I then walked back to the truck, got in, turned the key, put it in drive and....BUH BUMP!…
A Pork Butt is NOT from the Butt of a Pig?!
We have had heavy rains, thunder, and tons of lightning from that tropical storm that is barreling toward Texas. I've unplugged my laptop several times in the past three days...…
Dining Out During a Pandemic and Protests
Unfortunately, there are still nightly protests in downtown St. Pete. They have recently begun entering restaurants with their drums...…
13-Month-Old Teaches Us How to PROPERLY Eat an Oreo! Eeeewww!!!
SEE THE PICS! We're going to be cleaning Oreo goo out of the nooks and crannies of the table and floor for WEEKS!!…
Dolphin Watching! (includes video)
I took a day off this week so we could go on a dolphin watching/snorkeling trip.…
“Mom! It’s Thuck on My Seeth!”
I walked in. Mason was sitting on the toilet, holding my make-up mirror, and frantically pulling on...…
Rambo the Cat is POSSESSED!
That cat takes being a feline couch potato to a whole new level. However, this week, a change came over Rambo...…
Minor Injury Sustained in Tropical Storm Cristobal
Since the tide was so high, I had to sit on the toe rail of the boat, do the downward splits (wearing a short summer dress), and land on the...…
Pandemic, Riots, AND a Hurricane! WE’RE (temporarily) MOVING!!
I found myself on a page set up by a protest organizer and he sure seemed to be suggesting riot activities. They were going to meet in St. Pete the following afternoon. I had seen footage of carnage in other cities. We live right downtown. I have children. Yes, I was very worried. The next morning...…
Can YOU Figure Out How Mason Did This Magic Disappearing Knife Trick? HE WON’T TELL US!
It's driving us NUTS!!!…
“HOLD ON TO SOMETHING AND DO *NOT* LET GO!” Funnel Cloud Brings Sudden Mayhem and We FREAKED OUT! (includes video)
And, then we heard a really, really weird sound. It sounded like an electrocution buzz...like from old cartoons. I can't really describe it any other way. A very loud BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!! Brian yelled, "WHAT IS THAT?!" I knew what it was. I screamed back, "THE TORNADO!!!"…
CRAZY Wind and the Shower Tilt-a-Whirl – WHOO HOO!!
A sloshing toilet under your butt can only mean one thing!…
Look What Max Made on His Second Day of (Welding) School! Awe!!
Last fall, Max signed up for welding school at the local tech college. He was adamant about not having any student loans and, over the past two years, he saved enough money for...…
Hilarious Zoom Family “Meeting” and Our Biggest Month EVER!
Last week, we all Zoomed with Grampa for his birthday and that was very special for him, and for us. It was kinda funny! Our daughter's screen was too dark. Richard's webcam wasn't working so he was a black box. Our son Frank was holding his dog and, somehow...…
SERIOUSLY? 25 MORE LBS. OF DOUGH?! When Online Merchants Screw Up…
They promptly refunded my money for the egg white powder, AND then sent me an email saying they were reshipping my ENTIRE - egg white powder, 25 lbs of flour....and dough and filling for 96 cheese danish - 25 lbs!!! I started freaking out....…
Questionable Quarantine Haircuts by Mommy
They didn't seem to mind the occasional nick and drops of blood from those pesky earlobes that always seemed to get in the way. I really had NO idea what I was doing but, hey, it was free...…
Mason is Competing for Master Onboard Baker! Plus, How to Make Emergency Rations TASTE BETTER.
Tonight, we're having emergency rations mixed with fresh food. That means...…
How to Drive Your Adult Kids NUTS! Hee hee hee…
I admit I was feeling a little bit evil on the day that I....…
Homemade BREAD!!! Can you smell it from there???
All's quiet here on the dock. We're all hunkered down and safe and comfy...well, except for two of the three air conditioners on the blink. The problem will be remedied tomorrow. Keep reading to see how we're spending our quarantine time. :)…