Rants and Raves
Sky Diving — Incredible
If any of you remember my New Years “To Do List”, you’ll recall that sky diving was on the list and a top priority!
Unfortunately, finding someone to do it with me was a beast! The excuses ranged from… “dude, I have kids”… to… “I totally would have three months ago but guess what… I’m pregnant”… […]
Palm Springs
Anybody who knows me is well aware of the amount of hours I put in at both work and in life. I run at a 190% all the time. I love deadlines, I thrive under pressure and I’m always eager to learn more so that I can be the best at everything I do.
50+ hours […]
Week 9,832,096 — Bathroom Tile Goes In
I had a little hiccup with the bathroom tile. Well let’s say the bathroom tile project had some major Lower GI issues brought on by the initial hiccup.
I had one guy come out and price the tile job and his estimate was 4 times the budget. The second guy, who I have used on several […]
Featured Homes — Remodeling Tour Storms the Triangle
This past weekend, the Triangle’s Remodeling Tour drew thousands of people to the area to tour local homes. Their efforts also raised funds and awareness of one of my favorite local non-profits, Building Together Ministries.
The tour had several houses that families had spent the last year remodeling.
I have been curious for the last couple of years though […]
The Leaves are Changing and Raleigh Looks Great!
As we roll into November, the leaves are finally changing color and lighting up the City of Oaks with golds, reds, purples and orange.
Share your pictures on Raleigh.MyNC.com, send me a link to your pictures and I’ll send you some MyNC.com swag!
An ABC Store in the Middle of Family, Church, Golf and Shopping
Does that make since to you? It is by absolute disbelief that locally owned First Citizen Bank is planning on selling one of their properties to the ABC Commission so that they can build a new store smack in the middle of a neighborhood, next door to churches, and a stones throw from multiple family […]
Accident on the Beltline Backs Up Traffic for Miles
On my way home for lunch, an accident on the inner beltline had traffic backed up for miles! I made a mental note to not come back to the station that way but with 100 million other things streaming through my head I forgot and exited back onto the beltline from Lake Boone and got […]
Cooper’s BBQ gives way to the Edison Project
Cooper’s BBQ has reportedly struck a deal with the Edison Project’s developers, Hamilton Merritt, Inc which has catapulted the project to City Council and gained their approval. The project’s approval was on hold until the sale was negotiated for two adjacent projects including Clyde Coopers.
I am planning to stop in for lunch and ask around this […]
I’m feelin’ a Staycation in My Future!
The cost of traveling just seems to keep going up so I’ve decided to honker down this weekend right here in the heart of Raleigh. I wasn’t sure what kind of trouble we could get into but I know one place I’m going to be checking out is the new Marriott at City Center. Their […]
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When you consider renovations, building a home, or purchasing electrical appliances… do you think energy efficient?
Have you considered growing your own garden and installing rain barrels… increasing the sustainability of your life?
Do you pick up trash when you walk your dog or visit your favorite park… decreasing the litter in […]