Around these parts, Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff of Summer.  It’s already in the mid-80s and the bass are hitting topwater.  The humidity has held off, but the heat is on. Our Memorial Day weekends are typically a LOT of pool, a bunch of cookouts, baseball, staying up…

Swim season is HERE.  While there’s a trickle of pools that are opening early (bless them), the BIG opening is this weekend.  Memorial Day marks the start of pool season, which means I’m living in a swimsuit until at least Labor Day.  Our boys are at the age where summer…

Team: Pardon my absence, but over the last few months our family fell victim to ‘overscheduling’.  Sports, school stuff, travel (both with and without kids), work commitments, etc., ate a LOT more hours than we expected, and we’re both playing catch-up.  We had a BLAST as a family, but we…

I’ve had my eye on Danner for years. Their footwear is outstanding, especially their boots. I have a few pairs of their Jag Low boots, and they get a lot of wear around here. Danner is a heritage brand with deep roots and a loyal following. They recently released their…