Book Nook: Pickles, Pigs and Whiskey, by John Currence
As I have written about previously, we went to Oxford, MS, this summer for a wedding. As one must do while in Oxford, we ate at City Grocery and hit Square Books. They are staples that any first timer must do. Listen, I didn’t make the rules. Well, on prominent display at Square Books, as it should be, was this book by John Currence, the owner of City Grocery and and a few other eateries around the SEC town. The full title is Pickles, Pigs and Whiskey: Recipes From My Three Favorite Food Groups. Same, John, Same. I’m always up … Continue reading Book Nook: Pickles, Pigs and Whiskey, by John Currence
FCHS Lady Mules volleyball vs. Edwards Col, 10-10-22
Branch on Fire: Driftless Glen Straight Rye Single Barrel
I bought this one by accident. Seriously. I meant to grab a store pick from the same distillery and did not notice that this bottle was in the wrong row. With that being said, not exactly a horrible mistake. Driftless Glen is a craft distillery in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Never heard of Baraboo? Me neither. It is northwest of Madison, up not too far from the Wisconsin Dells. And, I recently learned, they source their grain from Teutopolis, IL, an hour from my hometown. The Single Barrel Rye has won a few awards, including a gold medal best in class at … Continue reading Branch on Fire: Driftless Glen Straight Rye Single Barrel
Fab Five Friday–Oct. 28, 2022
Here are this week’s five songs worth listening to. Spooky banjo time! Sarah sent me a playlist earlier this month with some roots/banjo/dark theme songs. It has made for good background music this October. Halloween week is upon us. Steve … Continue reading Fab Five Friday–Oct. 28, 2022
FCHS Mules football vs. HamCo, 10-7-22
This Weekend In Football Losers
College Football Ranked Teams Losing #7 Ole Miss lost at LSU, 45-20. #9 UCLA lost at #10 Oregon, 45-30. #14 Syracuse lost at #5 Clemson, 27-21. #17 Kansas St. lost at #8 TCU, 38-28. #20 Texas lost at #11 Oklahoma … Continue reading This Weekend In Football Losers
FCHS Senior Night Pics, 10-7-22
Book Nook: Rickey, by Howard Bryant
For as long as I can remember, I have been the biggest Rickey Henderson fan I know. Albeit, I live in rural southern Illinois, so there has not been a lot of competition. Now, that is not a claim to be the biggest Rickey fan there is. Apparently that title might belong to Kent Corser in Kansas City. We follow each other on the socials now. But, I still reign as the biggest fan I personally know. See, I was 11 when Rickey came back home to Oakland. From 10-12 years old, the A’s were in the World Series. When … Continue reading Book Nook: Rickey, by Howard Bryant
