HIGH FIVES

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS, HANDPICKED + TRAIL TESTED

Francine, a cat, sleeps on boxes inside of a Lowe's in Richmond, Virginia.

Friday High Fives – 4.18.25

This week I recognize local legend, Francine the Lowe’s cat, along with a new favorite skincare product, a recipe I can’t stop making, a new purchase for the van build and a 90s-focused playlist.

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5 Friday Favorites – 3.22.24

1 – MEGABABE’S GREEN DEO I made the switch to natural deodorant when I was deployed in 2016. I was in Kuwait where daily temperatures liked to hang out in the triple digits, and I figured if natural deodorant could take care of me in that environment, it could easily

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5 Friday Favorites – 6.16.23

1 – NOAH KAHAN Over the weekend, I popped north to go see Noah Kahan, he of TikTok and Stick Season fame, and y’all, it was incredible. I expect long-time rock stars, to put on a big show, but you never know what you’ll get from a newer artist, especially

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a plate of broccolini and a small pasta dish

5 Friday Favorites – 5.26.23

1 – MY STOCK TANK POOL Two summers ago I bought a stock tank pool, waited an obnoxious amount of time for it be delivered and then helped the delivery man roll it down my street and into my yard. Last year, I built a little pool deck around it

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A black and white cattle dog mix lounges on a pillow

5 Friday Favorites – 1.27.23

ONE – A YEAR OF CLAUDE It’s been just over a year since I found Claude Hopper on the internet and brought him home. We started with a seven-day trial, as if I could bring a dog into my home, snuggle him for a week and then return him. He’s definitely

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