Knock on wood
If there were any questions about my latent adolescence, they’ve been pounded away with the mallet I’ve been using to install hardwood flooring. Whatever…
d.i.y.
Sound ’vision
“Throw away your television.” That’s what everyone’s telling me. And by everyone, I mean Jenn. And Chuck Klosterman.1 And the Red Hot Chili Peppers and…
Upward Dog
Maybe a dozen years ago, we were sipping some beers at a wedding reception in Montgomery. It was a good vibe, with a live…
In a nutshell
Up the road a few miles from work, there’s a big swath of state land, abutting the Chattahoochee River. Jenn and I took a…
Let there be light
A light bulb. That’s all the stupid thing needs. And yet, we’re going to have to throw it away because the fine folks at Target…
Aim to Peas
We’ve done it again. Holding the glass up to the light, the rosy-amber liquid swirled and shimmered. Taking a big sniff, the bouquet was bold…
A welcome home
We’ve been out of town for a couple of weeks — more on that soon — and as wonderful a time as folks have…
Burnin’ love
We were pulling away from a recent visit with the extended family, and we rolled down the window to say another goodbye to a…
Sealing fan
Breadmaking works great at scale. Process-wise, it’s as easy to make three loaves as it is to make one. You keep all your dough…