August 20th, 2026 Greetings from Carrboro, I’d say that it’s some lovechild of Bingo and Jeopardy. And, honestly, how that plays out varies day to day, with distinct karmic overtones. One morning it’s, “Bob, I’ll take ‘fixing refrigeration with YouTube, prayer beads, and your cell phone flashlight’ for $500.” Then the next day you’re playing […]
For god’s sake, it’s Beach Week @ Acme! (thru August 9th)
August 7th, 2026 Greetings from Carrboro, Whatever you do, don’t look at the weeds in the garden. Especially after all this rain. Or your yard that should have been mowed this past Tuesday. Or, heaven forbid, the gutters around back that really need your attention. Come on; it’s Friday. You deserve a day to […]
Prime Rib Dinner is Calling
Greetings from Carrboro, Sometimes I think that restaurants are held together by hope, coffee, and delivery drivers. Take away any of those three and the whole charade falls apart. Especially at Christmas. I often stumble upon stashed ziploc bags of coffee beans that Raul and I have sequestered in case we arrive one morning and the restaurant […]

