11 Aug
Is It Time To Get Darn Tough With Your Sock Drawer?
I recently read an article in the Wall Street Journal about socks, and it may have changed my life. The article was about the market for “high performance” socks made by companies such as Darn Tough and SmartWool–socks that range from fifteen to twenty-five dollars a pair. Yes. Fifteen to twenty-five bucks a pair. For socks. Some of you may want to stop reading at this point, and if you do, trust me, I understand. The part of the article that really caught my attention was when sock entrepreneur Thomas Lee said that,... Read More
22 Jul
Chrome Shining in the Sun…the Southern Truck Parade
As I’ve already mentioned, the Asheville East KOA is a delightful campground to stroll through. I’ve been taking about two walks a day there, sometimes with the boys, and sometimes without. I enjoy walking along the banks of the Swannanoa River and then heading over the little bridge to walk around the spring-fed lakes out back. This weekend I noticed another lovely sight while strolling around the campground. A whole bunch of shiny pick-up trucks–both old and new. I like the way that chrome looks shining in the sun... Read More
21 Jul
