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T-Shirt Tuesday: “Ally’s”

Posted on April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 by Neal Saye

On a couple of recent trips to our buddy Gordon‘s old farmhouse over in Effingham County GA, Robert and I discovered one of the greatest treasure treats on earth.

Ally’s Bakery in the town of Rincon.

Ally’s pastries are simply beyond delicious.

Probably the best cinnamon rolls we’ve ever had.

And Robert is embarrassingly obsessed with Ally’s artistic cookies.

He and his obsession really get on my nerves. Robert won’t eat (or more important, let me eat) the cookies until these ridiculous “photo sessions” are complete …

Meandering through the cozy shop on one visit, trying to burn off a few calories, I came across these oh-so-very-truthful T-shirts.

And this last one gave me such encouragement:

So if you’re ever around Savannah, drive over to Rincon and Ally’s Bakery.

Tell the delightful Ally (the one with the flour on her fingers or frosting on her nose), Hannah, Marci or any other friendly crew member that Neal and Robert sent you.

You’ll leave so much sweeter than when you arrived.

Five Friday Happy Bringers

Five Friday Happy Bringers 4/10/26

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Neal Saye

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts.

1. These incredible crab legs at the Tin Fin seafood restaurant near where we are staying for the week in Effingham County GA.

I just opted for a pound, but HR got the “All You Can Eat” Tuesday night deal.

2. Making new friends at Hunter Cattle Company near Statesboro GA.

Especially a friendly cow I named Betsy.

Here’s Betsy and HR co-starring in a little independent film I produced and directed, Good Moo Hunting.

3. Enjoying our last fire (probably) of the season at the farmhouse in southeast Georgia where we are staying this week.

4. The amazing ability to remember.

5. Sensational cinnamon rolls from Ally’s Bakery in Rincon GA.

May you roll joyfully this weekend.

One-Word Wednesday

“Farmers”

This week Robert and I are getting away from downtown Savannah for a bit and staying at our buddy Gordon’s old country farmhouse in Effingham County GA.

When I texted my family to let them know we would be gone for a few days, daughter Amy almost immediately sent back this photo:

I asked her how on earth she did that.

“Put the photo y’all sent from Easter into Chat and said make them into farmers. 😂”

Technology!

The Artful Dodger, Unexpected Art

“The Artful Dodger“ #29

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Neal Saye

A blog category about finding “art” in unexpected places and situations

Leaving my yearly urological check-up recently (TMI?), I sat down by their little fountain pool (which was not working) …

I attempted to meditate a bit while waiting on an Uber.

But then I heard them and saw them …

Young white men dallying and splashing around in the cold February pool.

The Artful Dodger, Unexpected Art

“The Artful Dodger“ #28

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Neal Saye

A blog category about finding “art” in unexpected places and situations

So recently Robert and I were enjoying our breakfast at the Huddle House over in Springfield GA. I chose the more-than-I-could-ever-eat Two Eggs and Country Ham Plate (Platter!) …

After about thirty minutes of diligently working on my feast, I got a tad bored and began playing with my food (I started that habit as a wee one decades and decades ago).

He emerged from the Huge Ham so I named him Hugh.

But WHAT is he? Some kind of little OtherCreature looking down at his stolen jewel?

And looky here, a little while later I saw Mama, pensively perched on her nest.

Who knew breakfast could be so, so FULL-FILLING-ly Creative?

Cutesy Tuesday

You’ve (Not) Got Mail!

Posted on February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 by Neal Saye

One of my favorite spots at the old farmhouse where we are staying … the OLD mailbox. Unused of course. Except by the birds.

Five Friday Happy Bringers

Five Friday Happy Bringers 1/30/26

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Neal Saye

My weekly gratitude journal, of sorts.

1. The Joy of Sharing a Meal with Friends.

Peggy, Moi, Mike and HR at the very cool *Public* restaurant in Savannah.

2. Oh my GOODness, Tuesday’s breakfast at Ally’s Bakery in Rincon GA, near the farmhouse where we’re staying while our place in Savannah is being renovated.

Perfect quiche with oh-my-GOODness pastry

Ally’s cakes and cookies are works of art. Check out some of her work/art on her website:

https://www.allysbakeryllc.com/

3. The amazing ability to SMELL! Walking into Abby’s the first time!

4. Laughing at discovering the outdoor shower at the old farmhouse where we are staying. The farm belongs to our friend Gordon who lives in Arizona but keeps his grandparents’ farm for visits to Georgia.