Cheerwine Meets Krispy Kreme in July

Two iconic Carolina brands have combined their unique tastes to bring back the Krispy Kreme Cheerwine doughnut. Only in the Southeast will you find this tasty treat that fizzles when you bite into it, oozing the signature Cheerwine color reminiscent of the soft drink.

This is the second year for the iconic sugary treat dreamed up by marketing teams as a perfect marriage of the niche brands, albeit a brief one. The specialty doughnut was so well received last year that it was brought back again for the month of July, only. The doughnut is sold in Wal Mart, BI-LO's, Publix, Lowe's Foods and other food chains in several southeastern states, primarily North Carolina.

It's a good thing the doughnuts are for a limited time. The little circles of sugar pack about 400 calories each. Is that counting the chocolate glaze and sprinkles on top?

Come and Go Blues

Sometimes you just have the come and go blues but Gregg makes it all right.

DOC'S NEWS: CLIMBING 2011

DOC'S NEWS: CLIMBING 2011: "  LESSONS FROM STONE MOUNTAIN Julie Pennington-Russell is the senior pastor of the Decatur (Georgia) First Baptist Church, just blocks ..."

Road to Success for 2011

This untouched back woods road in North Florida is the Dixie Mainline. It led me to from Panacea to Steinhatchee and Cedar Key. Paradise found....

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The Logical Song

Do we have to be logical? You decide.

Cedar Key Sunset

Island Hotel, Cedar Key, FL

Beautiful surroundings, wine tastings and tales of ghost swirl around the Island Hotel. Visit there web site to see why you need to make a visit soon! Click on title.

Fiddler's Restaurant - Steinhatchee, FL

Jim Hunt, master chef and owner of Fiddler's, and Doc Lawrence enjoy the night in the bar. Jim also wows patrons with his wash tub playing ability. Click on title to read more.

Steinhatchee Landing Resort

Steinhatchee Resort Landings is the stuff of dreams and old-warm charm set on the river in Seinhatchee, FL. Owner Dean Fowler,and his lovely wife were gracious hosts and have spent time with a favorite guest, Jimmy Carter. Click on title to read more.

Fishing in Steinhatchee with Captain Norwood

Check out link in title for Sea Hag marina which Captain Norwood owns.

Dixie Mainline

There is a story about this road. Hang on it's coming.

DanMay Island

A real Florida "Cracker" house, its grounds keeper (Cecil) and Carol McQueen and I enjoying the great outdoors.

The Suwannee River

The sign on the Suwannee says it all. Salt Creek to the left, Suwannee to the right. Way down upon the Suwannee River.....

Wine is a Sanctuary at the OB

In the Outer Banks, Sanctuary means good wine. John Wright is making a name for himself with his award winning varietals. Favorites to try are Whalehead White (semi-dry), The Lightkeeper (sweet red) and Blackberry wine made from pure nectar. It is all pure heaven.

Cooking in Style in Outer Banks

The Chef from Coastal Provisions cooked up some some delicacies including mini-bruschetta and heads-on shrimp w/BBQ sauce. No, he's not Steven Seagal, but he looks like him. Check out his site above.

The Wild Horses of the Outer Banks

It has been my dream to see the wild horses for years on the beach and I finally did in October. A shout out goes to our extraordinary guide, photog and writer, Jared Lloyd, who knew just where to find our 4-legged friends. Go to www.visitcurrituck.com for more info and click on above site for more on horses.

Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Corolla, NC

Views of Carrituck Lighthouse in Outer Banks, NC. It is one of the few that you can still walk up and I did it, even without caffeine! Here are daunting views from the bottom up to the top. Click on title to view.

Jane Seymour & Amini Collection, High Point, NC

Jane Seymour was busy at the High Point Furniture Market where she has her designs in the Amini showroom in the IHFC building. She is not only talented but one of the most gracious people I have ever been privileged to meet Her touch was throughout the showroom and shows her passion and talent.

Plains, GA

Here I am in the land of Jimmy Carter, Plains, GA. Downtown consists of about 4 stores and that's it. Great peanut butter ice cream there and worth the trip to the Jimmy Carter Center, also in Plains. The old homes and churches were post card pretty.

13th Colony Distilleries, LLC

Still Master, Graham Arthur, has traveled the world and after living in exotic locales and Florida put down roots in Americus. His expertise with the local southern tradition called gin, vodka and whiskey is making itself known in these parts of the world. Click title to read more.