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Today’s highlights: Andy and I visited several driving-tour Civil War stops around Bentonville. We bailed out of a hike at Howell Woods due to a plague of mosquitoes. We visited the Selma Union Depot (1924) and Mitchener Station (1855). He hiked on the Clayton Riverwalk (by the Neuse) and Sam’s Branch Greenway. We had aContinue reading “Sunday, September 13”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I went for a run on Green Mill Run Greenway and through many neighborhoods. I went to Dollar Tree and Food Lion for my father. I went to Harris-Teeter for my mother. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  Shotgun Betty from Lonerider Brewing Company in Raleigh and Hoppyum from Foothills BrewingContinue reading “Saturday, September 12”

Today’s highlights: I took my mother to an appointment with her primary care physician. Andy and I went for a walk in the rain after work. We watched Jay’s Isolation Friday video. Today’s ice cream:  Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food Today’s beer:  Weeping Willow Wit from Mother Earth Brewing in Kinston and Radio Haze fromContinue reading “Friday, September 11”

Today’s highlights: We had a Team Break at work today. Andy and I went for a run after work. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  Oktoberfest from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in Mills River and AVL from Highland Brewing Company in Asheville. Today’s pet peeve:  n/a Today’s moment of gratitude:  Aunt Anita made us homemadeContinue reading “Thursday, September 10”

Today’s highlights: We had a Life Pulse meeting at work. Andy and I went for a walk after the storm and after work. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  Amber Lager from Red Oak Brewery in Whitsett and Hi-Pitch from Hi-Wire Brewing in Asheville. Today’s pet peeve:  I had to throw away moldy blueberries. OnContinue reading “Wednesday, September 9”

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”