“Shine” On

From the National Day Calendar: Every June 5th is National Moonshine Day which recognizes a beverage with a notorious record of blurring the lines of history and the law, turning ordinary men (and women) into criminals and common criminals into legends. Moonshine traditionally is an illegally distilled spirit. Mostly made from a corn mash, moonshine … Continue reading “Shine” On →

Nicknames

My grandparents had nicknames for everybody! In all honestly, I think my whole family had nicknames for everybody. For example, my dad and grandfather worked with a guy they called "Buckets". My dad said something about how he had to fill buckets with parts or something at work, which led to that nickname. There was … Continue reading Nicknames →

40 years of the Dukes

"Just a good ole boys ... never meanin' no harm...." This is an impromptu blog that comes about as a result of scrolling Facebook. I was reminded that it was 40 years ago today that "The Dukes of Hazzard" premiered on TV. This show was such a HUGE part of my childhood! I remember sitting … Continue reading 40 years of the Dukes →