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Grilled Cheese

Mom’s Recipe – Grilled Cheese

*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: (For each sandwich, you will need): Spread Marzetti Slaw Dressing on one side of both slices of bread. Layer, as follows onto one slice of the bread; 1 slice of cheese, tomato slices, pickles, 1 slice of cheese and finally the second slice of bread. Spread butter on […]

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The Waffle House. A majestic start to my Instagram.

Instagram? Instagram!

I decided to enter the Instagram world, and it is a humble beginning for sure. Let’s see where this goes! My first (last?) picture. UPDATE February 21, 2021: Having made the decision to delete my old Instagram account after almost 10 years, I thought I would post some of the photos that were left from […]

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Brad Paisley and Jeff Gordon at the drive-in theater. Video Capture of Vevo © Frames Per Second

Brad Paisley – Old Alabama

Brad Paisley filmed the video for his song Old Alabama inside and around the building I manage. Assisting the production was a breeze as Brad and his guys were so incredibly friendly and professional. It was also very nice to meet the guys from the group Alabama. Those guys are true legends! It was a […]

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Buddy sleeping

If you lie down with dogs

*Quick Summary: The author fosters a dog and learns a lesson on trust.* The old saying about lying down with dogs and picking up fleas is probably true if the dogs you lie with are unkempt. But this weekend we fostered a great little doggie named Buddy. As always with these types of things, I […]

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Tuna Loaf

Mom’s Recipe – Tuna Loaf

*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: Combine eggs, milk and stuffing mix and allow to stand about 10 minutes. Mix in tuna (undrained). Press into foil-lined loaf pan. Bake in 375 degree oven for 1 hour. Turn loaf onto platter; remove foil. Serve with Tartar Sauce or ketchup. *One of Brett Lewis’s favorite meals*

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Jimmy Johnson © Finish Line Racing Cards

Jimmy Johnson

*Quick Summary: The author adds a personal eulogy as a memorial to friend and mentor Jimmy Johnson.* Three years ago today, one of my most trusted friends and advisers, James “Jimmy” Charles Johnson passed away. The guy we would in later years refer to as “Jimmy with a Y”, or “Old Jimmy” to avoid confusion […]

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Screenshot of Michael Myrick driving the #24 DuPont car during the commercial © NASCAR

NASCAR “Get In” Commercial

I was the stunt driver for the NASCAR “Get In” commercial featuring Jeff Gordon that was filmed at Charlotte Motor Speedway a few years ago. What looks like Jeff Gordon inside the #24 DuPont car with his helmet on, is actually me with the fuel man’s borrowed uniform and helmet. For this shoot, I took […]

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Greek Beef Kabobs

Mom’s Recipe – Greek Beef Kabobs

*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: Put steak cubes in non-metal bowl or zippered plastic bag. Combine remaining ingredients for marinade and pour over the steak cubes and coat all. Refrigerate, at least, four hours, turning or stirring occasionally, if possible. Remove from refrigerator while broiler preheats. Thread onto skewers and broil about 4-5″ […]

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Sophia Myrick

Introducing Sophia!

We’re happy to introduce the sweetest and cutest little three-legged doggie ever – Miss Sophia Myrick! She’s had a hard life until now, but we’re going to do all we can to keep her from ever having a bad day again. We made the decision to adopt her yesterday and we couldn’t be happier! Look […]

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