Author Archives: Jeff

Today’s highlights: Andy and I went for a run in the Bent Creek Experimental Forest. We had breakfast at Bruegger’s. We went shopping for hiking socks at REI. We hiked at Mount Pisgah. We had takeout pizza from Asheville Pizza & Brewing. We viewed a performance by Il Fagiolini at the Live from London ChristmasContinue reading “Monday, December 27”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I drove to Asheville for much-anticipated vacay. We walked from our hotel to Ingles to pick up some local beer. We eventually found an open pizza place, Favillas NY Pizza. We viewed a Stile Antico performance at the Live from London Christmas Festival. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer: Turtleback fromContinue reading “Sunday, December 26”

Today’s highlights: I made gingerbread cake with whipped chocolate ganache. My family had a quasi-outdoor Christmas dinner in my sister-in-law’s garage. Andy and I went for an afternoon run. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Anchor Brewing Company in San Francisco, CA and Gumballhead from Three Floyds BrewingContinue reading “Saturday, December 25”

Today’s highlights: I went to Food Lion for my father. I went to Food Lion for my mother. I went to pick up bagels from The Bagelman but they were not ready. Andy picked up bagels from the Bagelman. Andy and I went for an afternoon walk. I made sausage balls, meatballs and cheese biscuits.Continue reading “Friday, December 24”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I were off work today. I went to the pharmacy for my mother. I redeemed a $15 prize at Fleet Feet for locally roasted coffee beans for Andy. I went to Staples to pick up a new printer. I had a bad experience trying to redeem Fuel Points at the HarrisContinue reading “Thursday, December 23”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I went for a walk before dinner. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer: Bad Penny from Big Boss Brewing Company in Raleigh and Christmas from St Bernardus in Watou, BE Today’s pet peeve: n/a Today’s moment of gratitude:  n/a Word of the Day: Benign

Today’s highlights: Andy and I went for a run in the rain. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer: Pull Tab Pilsner from Mason Jar Brewing Company in Fuquay-Varina and Long Weekend from Mother Earth Brewing in Kinston Today’s pet peeve: n/a Today’s moment of gratitude:  n/a Word of the Day: Exasperate

Today’s highlights: My sister took my mother to the dentist. I went to the bank for my mother. Andy and I went for a walk after work. Patricia and Matt performed two of our Living Room Requests today. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer: Happy Place from Mason Jar Lager Company and Frostbite from FoothillsContinue reading “Monday, December 20”

Today’s highlights: Andy picked up bagels from the Bagelman. Andy and I went for a long run in the rain. We had a Zoom beer hour with Jay. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer: Cold Mountain from Highland Brewing Company in Asheville and Gingerbread Porter from Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Richmond, VA Today’s petContinue reading “Sunday, December 19”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I went for a walk. I went to the pharmacy for my father. I went to Harris Teeter for my mother. I went to Food Lion for my father. I organized my father’s medications for the week. I organized my mother’s medications for the week. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:Continue reading “Saturday, December 18”