The barn jacket or field coat is a type of rugged, durable outerwear originally designed for farming or outdoor work. L.L. Bean launched a version back in 1924 for sportsmen to wear whilst duck hunting. The corduroy collar could be flipped up to protect the neck in windy conditions, with the big, round pockets a
I was sixteen when I first heard about a swimming hole the locals called The Big Forty. It was an abandoned slate quarry that had partially filled with water. The hole got its name from a forty-foot-high cliff along the south side. The water was clear and deep, and the cliff was high and steep.
As daylight savings time looms before us, now is an ideal time to check in on nighttime beauty routines. Whether you consider yourself a beauty minimalist or a skincare maximalist, the advantages of a bedtime beauty routine should not be taken lightly. In fact, a soothing and, at times, pampering regimen will help ease the
To be a kid during this week. Do you remember how exciting it used to be? Ah, good old Halloween week. Getting to wear your new Halloween costume and heading out in your neighborhood to see who handed out the big size candy bars. My favorite houses were always the bags of chips. I was
The successful rationalization of a temptation brings about a very dangerous state of mind called blackout. In blackout, a good man is no longer capable of considering the terrible consequences that will be unleashed when he crosses a moral line. He is no longer thinking of his wife and children, his God and church, his
You never went anywhere without him. Your teddy bear was both cuddler and comforter, he dried your tears, slept with you, had his own place at the table and through the years, he put up with being dragged, thrown, slobbered on, and scapegoated. He was your constant companion and you loved him literally to tatters,
Last year, I shared with you about my pap and gram’s (Floyd and Lois Liddick’s) amazing pumpkin parties. This time of year, I can’t help but think of these precious memories. Both sets of my grandparents gave us the best childhood memories. I am so beyond thankful for grandparents who wanted to be with us
I will proudly state that last month, I turned 44; I am middle-aged, and it is a widely known fact that great style is ageless. Some of the most stylish women in fashion are in their 40s, 50s, and 60s and have spent a lifetime curating their refined looks while still making current trends work
Note: This article is in a series called Two Roads. Previous articles are always available at http://www.webbweekly.com. A good man can’t do a bad thing until he has twisted his mind into thinking a bad thing is a good thing. The act of doing so is called rationalization. Rationalization is the act of justifying behavior