Soaking it all in

 I bought a small charcoal grill a while back for Mom and I to enjoy. Nothing fancy, just something we could use on the weekends to make burgers and stuff.  This past weekend I took a small pork shoulder Mom had in the freezer, marinated it with mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Spanish Mojo, BBQ sauce and herbs and spices. I wrapped the shoulder in tin foil for the first hour of grilling, then removed the foil and let if finish on the direct heat. I also bought some corn on the cob and soaked them in water for a few hours and placed them on the grill during the last hour of cooking. I also found some unsalted pork skin which I later tossed into my deep fryer for crispy Chicharrones (Fried pork rinds). I softened some butter in a nearly empty bottle of minced garlic.   I let the grill do all the work! Once done, I slathered the corn with the garlic butter and served up slices of the pork with a side of the fried pork skins! Simple yet delicious!

 Voting is important. Before you know it Nov. 3, will be here and you'll either have already cast your vote, or be caught waiting in long lines or completely discounted in your Civic Duty. I learned something extremely important today. In Georgia, you are allowed to request an absentee ballot and you have options to either mail it in or drop it off at designated poll locations during early voting and on Nov. 3. I ASSumed this was the case in all 50 states. It is NOT! Today I learned that in Tennessee the ONLY options allowed by law is to mail your absentee ballot by USPS, FedEx or UPS. Also the dates for early voting vary from state to state. In Georgia early voting starts Oct. 12. In Tennessee early voting is from Oct. 14 until Oct. 29. The deadlines to have your ballots mailed in may differ well. We all want our voices heard. It is imperative that you research the voting laws and requirements in your state and precinct. I'll be a first time voter in Tennessee this year so tha...