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Category Archives: Holidays
The Spirit of Christmas
This was seven year old Katie’s letter to Santa that she left with the milk and cookies. Mr. Tommy works at Friends, Katie’s after-school program. Katie really likes him and he’s leaving for a new job. Katie told Santa she … Continue reading
Merry Christmas 2011
Merry Christmas, y’all. This has been a very drama-free holiday for us. We got the tree up early. We got the presents bought and wrapped with no fuss. Post-25th we plan on visiting friends and family and watching old movies. … Continue reading
Last-minute Christmas Gifts Made in Tennessee
Rex Hammock’s impressive list.
Posted in East Tennessee, Holidays
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Infrared (oil-less) turkey fryer
Here’s my post from last year. I’m using it again this year instead of the regular turkey fryer. I still think frying a turkey in oil tastes better, but the infrared turkey fryer is safer around kids, doesn’t require half … Continue reading
Hey, Guys, Valentine’s Day is Today
Doesn’t your special lady deserve a new set of knee pads?
Posted in Funny Ha-Ha, Holidays
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Char-Broil Oil-less Turkey Cooker is Great, May or May Not Replace a Deep Fryer
I’ve been cooking turkey in a deep fryer for three years. I love the taste, but I don’t like spending 30 dollars for the peanut oil to cook a turkey. Too, I have a six and four year old, so … Continue reading
Posted in Best Of, Food & Drink, Holidays
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Best thing I’ve ever read about thankfulness for small things
“Some day, you’ll miss almost everything about your life the way it is right now.” I linked to that three Thanksgivings ago. This year I’m thinking about my mom. She’s 84, blind from macular degeneration, has Alzheimer’s, and is in … Continue reading
Talk to me about infrared turkey fryers
I’ve used a turkey fryer for a couple of years now and love the flavor, but I’m already getting tired of spending 30 bucks on peanut oil to cook a turkey. Guess why I only use my turkey fryer once … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Drink, Holidays
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The Easy Way to Clean a BBQ Grill Grate
I cleaned and painted the BBQ this weekend and replaced the burner. (Burners seem to last me about three years.) I scrubbed the grate, but it still looked rough, so I threw it in the oven and ran the self-cleaning … Continue reading
Infrared Fireworks
Sparklers and spark fountains in infrared. Click to embiggen. I used a Hoya R-72 infrared filter, mostly handheld with a long shutter speed. The long shutter speed is necessary to expose the pictures in IR in the fading evening light. … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Photos
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Free range time at Coal Creek July 2nd and 3rd
From Coal Creek’s Facebook page. Up to 15% off on instock guns, too.
Posted in East Tennessee, Guns, Holidays
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How to Photograph Fireworks
Thom Hogan has great, concise advice on fireworks photography here. Or possibly here. (He doesn’t have permalinks, so search for “Shooting Fireworks”.) The advice on focusing to infinity is good. Here’s a more comprehensive article from Digital Photography School. I … Continue reading
Katie Made Me a Father’s Day Card
I love it. We spent the day at Springbrook Pool and ate out. Nice way to spend Father’s Day.
Happy 4th Birthday, Natalie
Natalie, here are a few things about you at this age for you to remember. Some of the Cutest Things You Say “Come sit next by me.” “Mommy, I tired. Let’s go back to the hope and tell.” “I never … Continue reading
Posted in Best Of, Holidays, Home Life
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Valentine’s Day Bob Dylan – “Spirit on the Water”
From BobDylan.com: Spirit on the water Darkness on the face of the deep I keep thinking about you baby I can’t hardly sleep I’m traveling by land Traveling through the dawn of day You’re always on my mind I can’t … Continue reading
Screw You, Too, 2009
When a year starts with the discovery your mom has Alzheimer’s it is not going to go well. When your wife’s company goes out of business a few weeks later it’s really not going to go well. So I for … Continue reading
Posted in Best Of, Holidays, Home Life
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Conversation About New Year’s
MELISSA: Natalie, do you know what tomorrow is? THREE YEAR OLD NATALIE: Um, Friday. MELISSA: Yes, but what else? Today’s the last day of the year. So what’s tomorrow? THREE YEAR OLD NATALIE: New Year. MELISSA: That’s right. What year … Continue reading
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