Stuck in NC

Today’s highlights:

• Andy and I had a free slice of birthday cake from the Fresh Market.
• We went for a walk.
• We viewed a concert from the BBC Singers.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Pilsner from Brevard Brewing Company in Brevard and Brugge City Brune from Munkle Brewing Company in Charleston, SC

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Rejuvenate

Today’s highlights:

• Andy and I went for a run from Weaver Park in Asheville.
• We went to Bruegger’s for breakfast.
• We made a beer run to Whole Foods.
• We drove back to Greenville.

Today’s ice cream:  DQ Blizzards (A) Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and (J) French Silk Pie

Today’s beer: ESB from Green Man Brewery in Asheville and Citra Mole Down from Mad Mole Brewing Company in Wilmington

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Zeitgeist

Today’s highlights:

• Andy and I had breakfast at Bruegger’s.
• We went for a long hike in Dupont State Forest.
• We had dinner at Modesto.
• Patricia and Matt performed a Living Room Request from Andy for me.

Today’s ice cream:  Modesto (J) Dark chocolate soufflee with vanilla ice cream (A) Affogato with vanilla ice cream

Today’s beer: Sexual Chocolate (Bourbon Barrel Aged) from Foothills Brewing in Winston-Salem and IPA from Green Man Brewery in Asheville.

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Urbane

Today’s highlights:

• Andy and I went for a run to the Grove Park Inn.
• We had brunch with Andy’s cousin and her husband at Tupelo Honey.
• We went for a hike at Montreat.
• We brought in pizza from Manicomio.
• We had a Zoom beer hour with Jay.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Pilsner from Brevard Brewing Company in Brevard and 20 Degrees from White Labs Brewing Company in Asheville

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Linchpin

Today’s highlights:

• Andy and I had breakfast at Bruegger’s.
• We went for a long hike in the Dupont State Forest to Triple Falls, High Falls, Lake Dense, Lake Alford, Lake Julia, Bridal Veil Falls and the Airstrip.
• We went for a short hike in the Dupont State Forest to Hooker Falls.
• We walked around downtown Hendersonville.
• We brought in pizza from White Labs.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Picnic Party Pilsner from Sweeten Creek Brewing Company in Asheville and Shiva from Asheville Pizza & Brewing in Asheville

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Condone

Today’s highlights:

• Andy and I went for a long run at the NC Arboretum.
• We had breakfast at Ava’s Donuts.
• We bought dry tuques at REI.
• We went for a hike at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa.
• We brought in pizza from Asheville Pizza & Brewing.
• We viewed Jay’s Isolation Friday video.

Today’s ice cream:  The Hop

• (A) Mocha Oreo & Chocolate Chip
• (J) Chocolate Chip & Aztec Chocolate

Today’s beer: Pilsner from Brevard Brewing Company in Brevard and Shiva from Asheville Pizza & Brewing in Asheville

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Feisty

Today’s highlights:

• Andy and I had breakfast at Bagelman.
• We drove to Charlotte to visit with Andy’s family.
• We drove to Asheville.
• We checked into TownePlace.
• We made a beer run to Whole Foods.
• We picked up pizza from All Souls.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Picnic Party Pilsner from Sweeten Creek Brewing Company in Asheville and IPA from Green Man Brewing Company in Asheville

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Menorah

Today’s highlights:

• I prepared a baked pasta dish for later in the day.
• Andy and I went for a morning run.
• I picked up my father and brought him over for the afternoon.
• I made Oreo balls to take to Andy’s family tomorrow.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Endless River from Mother Earth Brewing and Krampus from Leland Brewing Company in Leland

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Evergreen

Today’s highlights:

• Andy and I were off work today.
• I made meatballs.
• Andy went to the bank.
• Andy bought ice at Walgreens.
• Andy and I went for a walk.
• I made sausage balls.
• I made black pepper parmesan biscuits.
• We had nine people for our Christmas Eve gathering.
• We viewed a concert from I Fagiolini.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Hoppy Holidays from NoDa Brewing Company in Charlotte and Focal Banger from The Alchemist in Stowe, VT

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Wassail

Today’s highlights:

• I was off work today.
• I made Katharine Hepburn’s brownies.
• I went to the bank.
• I helped my father with a banking task.
• I went to the transfer station.
• I went to the pharmacy for my mother.
• I went to Harris Teeter.
• I made M&M cookie bars.
• Andy and I went for a run before dinner.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Pilsner from Highland Brewing Company in Asheville and Little Sip from Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Waitsfield, VT

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Delectation