I came across these photos the other day and they brought back such great memories that I had to share them. Last year Sunshine and I headed out to Lake Anna with some good friends, and it turned into one of those perfect days that still makes me smile when I think about it. The […]
Category: Adventure
Quiet Victory: First Cut of the Season
The weather is finally breaking, which means only one thing in our house: it’s time for the first cut of the season. And let me tell you, that first mow is always the hardest. You’ve got to drag all the tools out of winter storage, clean them up, make sure everything’s ready to go. At […]
Throwback Thursday: The Hammy Origins of Black Forest Ham
A Delicious Discovery I’ve always been a fan of Black Forest Ham, but I never really knew where it came from. Well, now I do—Germany! The Black Forest is a vast and lush section of forest in Germany, and it’s the birthplace of this delicious treat. Who knew my favorite sandwich filling had such a […]
Throwback Thursday: A Whirlwind Weekend Adventure: From Virginia to the Great White North (aka Canada)!
Hello, fellow wanderlusters! Gather ‘round as I regale you with the tale of Sunshine and me, two intrepid explorers who decided to escape the hustle and bustle of northern Virginia for a little vacation. Our destination? The exotic land of… Canada! Yes, you heard that right. While it might not be the farthest or most […]
Throwback Thursday: Great Falls: Where Social Distancing Meets Nature’s Roaring Laughter
During these times of social distancing, Sunshine and I have become avid explorers of the great outdoors. This Sunday was no exception. After our virtual church service and a quick lunch, we decided to venture to a local national park. Great Falls is a fantastic spot, offering several hiking trails and picnic areas. The visitor […]
Throwback Thursday
White House Tour I wrote about several different experiences on my blog. Living in the nations capital, there are several experiences to be had for sure. One such adventure is a tour of the White House. If you plan on visiting Wahington DC and you want to tour the White House, you need to lan […]
Friends with connections!!
On occasion, my smoking hot wife and I are invited to join friends for special events. We consider our friends to be blessings. One of our friends is connected to the local major league team. This connection has provided us the opportunity to attend events at the stadium, in one of the suites. The Bible […]
A Day At the Lake
Lake Anna, VA July has been full of hot days. Especially recently here in the northern Virginia. This past weekend was a little different. The weather gave us a break, only reaching the high 80s. When Sunshine (A.K.A. Smoking-Hot Wife) informed me we had been invited to the lake, I jumped at the chance. Lake […]