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Month: August 2025

The End of Days

Posted on August 28, 2025August 29, 2025 By Tom No Comments on The End of Days
Rants, Weirdness

There has been a cluster of small earthquakes in Greenwood County. These have been less than 2.0 on the Richter Scale, hardly noticeable unless you were paying attention. Various news outlets have been reporting these on Facebook, and the comments are about what you would expect. There were lots of “End of Days” posts, usually … Read More “The End of Days” »

Double-Dipping on the Edisto

Posted on August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 By Tom No Comments on Double-Dipping on the Edisto
Paddling

During August I was able to take two long trips on the Edisto River on successive Saturdays. One was with a new group, the Carolina Splash Mob, and the second was with the South Fork Paddlers. Killkare to Zigzag with the Carolina Splash Mob The Carolina Splash Mob is a relatively new Facebook group. They … Read More “Double-Dipping on the Edisto” »

Jerk Chicken a la Farehouse

Posted on August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 By Tom No Comments on Jerk Chicken a la Farehouse
Recipes

When I was little I lived on a farm. We had this one rooster that would flog me every time I set foot in our backyard. I couldn’t seem to get away from it, and it terrified me. That chicken was a jerk. I guess that’s why I really like to eat jerk chicken. One … Read More “Jerk Chicken a la Farehouse” »

How’s the House, Part 3

Posted on August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 By Tom No Comments on How’s the House, Part 3
Miscellaneous

You may have noticed a lack of posts here lately. I’ve had some posts started, but lately my mental state has just not been up to writing. Call it depression, PTSD, or whatever. I’ve been getting out and doing lots of things, but the motivation to write just hasn’t been there. Today I’ve come down … Read More “How’s the House, Part 3” »

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