Author Archives: Jeff

Today’s highlights: I went to the post office for my mother. Andy and I went for a run in light rain after work. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  Sun Grown with Lime from Sycamore Brewing in Charlotte and Hop, Drop ‘N Roll from NoDa Brewing Company in Charlotte. Today’s pet peeve:  n/a Today’s momentContinue reading “Tuesday, September 8”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I were off work for Labor Day. We visited the county seat of Harnett County. We hiked the Mountain Laurel Loop Trail at Raven Rock State Park. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  Long Weekend from Mother Earth Brewing in Kinston and Radio Haze from NoDa Brewing Company in Charlotte. Today’sContinue reading “Monday, September 7”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I did lots of chores today. Andy made a bagel run. We helped my mother prepare her final tax returns for her dissolved business. We went for a walk before dinner. We had a Zoom beer hour with Jay. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  Oktoberfest from Sierra Nevada Brewing CompanyContinue reading “Sunday, September 6”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I went for a walk in Brook Valley. I went to Food Lion for my father. I went to Harris-Teeter for my mother. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  Weeping Willow Wit from Mother Earth Brewing in Kinston and Hi-Pitch from Hi-Wire Brewing in Asheville. Today’s pet peeve:  Harris-Teeter did notContinue reading “Saturday, September 5”

Today’s highlights: I took my mother’s wheelchair into the shop for a few small repairs. I went to the pharmacy for my mother. Andy and I went for a run after work. We watched Jay’s Isolation Friday video. Today’s ice cream:  Ben & Jerry’s Chip Happens Today’s beer:  Mirror for the Sun from Pitt StreetContinue reading “Friday, September 4”

Today’s highlights: We had a Team Break at work. Beaman demonstrated various brass instruments. Andy and I went for a walk after work. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  Long Weekend from Mother Earth Brewing in Kinston and AVL from Highland Brewing Company in Asheville. Today’s pet peeve:  n/a Today’s moment of gratitude:  n/a WordContinue reading “Thursday, September 3”

Today’s highlights: My mother had a virtual appointment with her neurologist. Andy and I went for a run after work. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  Amber Lager from Red Oak Brewery in Whitsett and Hop, Drop ‘N Roll from NoDa Brewing Company in Charlotte. Today’s pet peeve:  We are still having heat advisories inContinue reading “Wednesday, September 2”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I went for a walk after work. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  Mirror for the Sun from Pitt Street Brewing Company in Greenville and Long Weekend from Mother Earth Brewing in Kinston. Today’s pet peeve:  Our water bills arrived over a month after the city mailed them. Thanks, USPS. Today’sContinue reading “Tuesday, September 1”

Today’s highlights: I took my mother to see her rehab doctor this morning. Andy and I went for a run after work. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  Humidity from Fullsteam Brewery in Durham and AVL from Highland Brewing Company in Asheville. Today’s pet peeve:  We got chigger bites on our feet (somehow) from ourContinue reading “Monday, August 31”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I went for a hike at Goose Creek State Park. I went to Harris-Teeter to get an item I forgot yesterday. I test-drove my mother’s car since it had been sitting for awhile. We had a Zoom beer hour with Jay. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  Mirror for the SunContinue reading “Sunday, August 30”