Category Archives: Art’s Big Adventure

Only in South Carolina

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Even though South Carolina is only five miles away, it’s a whole world away http://www.wbtv.com/story/24895402/deputies-fort-mill-mom-holds-man-at-gunpoint-after-he-had-sex-with-her-teenage-daughter “ah held mah BB gun jest like thee-asse, see what ah mean?” So mom found out her 15 year old daughter had been having sex … Continue reading →

Posted in Collapse of America, North Carolina | 23 Comments

Today’s Southern Food Porn

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Neese’s is located in Greensboro, NC. In addition to sausage, they are well known for their liver mush, which is probably close to what it sounds like. All I can say is my place smells great and the sausage met … Continue reading →

Posted in Collapse of America, Examples of Media Bias, North Carolina | 3 Comments

Just as promised

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Fred Stiening

K&W emailed me today’s menu as promised. It looks like a big okra day. They also wished me a blessed day. They also have white and chocolate milk, which isn’t listed.

Posted in Art's Big Adventure, North Carolina | 20 Comments

What Publix Wants, Publix gets

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Today was the best day since arriving back home in North Carolina. Maybe a month ago, I wrote about the Florida supermarket chain Publix preparing to open 8 stores in Charlotte. This is important, since Charlotte is a huge food … Continue reading →

Posted in Art's Big Adventure, North Carolina | 8 Comments

Black man charged with murdering 3 women in Concord NC

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Fred Stiening

http://www.wbtv.com/story/24706086/source-triple-shooting 3 women living in three separate mobile homes. Pimp? Drug Dealer?

Posted in Collapse of America, North Carolina | 4 Comments

Another major storm to clobber North Carolina Tuesday

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Fred Stiening

http://www.wbtv.com/story/24676536/nc-dot-prepping-for-approaching-winter-storm The conclusion one can gather from the “driving advice” provided by state authorities is they are used to driving vehicles without front whel drive, antilock braking systems and traction control (aka a 1962 pickup truck). I noticed when studying … Continue reading →

Posted in North Carolina | 23 Comments

Police won’t say….

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Much of anything, but help if you know anything. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/02/04/4662690/police-investigate-womans-death.html#. An 82 year old woman was found “killed” (about the only substantive hint) in her town home about half a mile from where I live. She lived right across the … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, North Carolina | 17 Comments

Breakfast of Champions

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Cheerwine is a local soft drink. It is fruity – tastes a little like Dr Pepper, but is based on the taste of black cherry. I found it for sale at the local Walmart, which understands its stores in Charlotte … Continue reading →

Posted in North Carolina | 5 Comments

Tajae & Devekico

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Not as catchy as Bonnie & Clyde or Thelma & Louise http://www.wbtv.com/story/24588399/police-arrest-two-people-in-connection-to-7-eleven-robberies-in-northeast-charlotte I wonder if the car had Onstar or they were stupid enough to take the employee’s cell phones? Since they apparently arrived at the 7-11 on foot, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in North Carolina | 3 Comments

Insights into my father and radio

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Fred Stiening

My father would be 108 years old if he was still around. For CC and my stalker fan club, this is way too much information, but – who the hell cares at this point? In 1975, I was off at … Continue reading →

Posted in Art's Big Adventure, North Carolina | 8 Comments