Small Town Girl
It's a 'ruff' life for Laurel's opponents when they face off against this mascot, a burly breed of dog known for its tenacity and underbite.
Bulldog
This question was yelled down the hall at Katie nearly every morning while getting ready for work.
Where's my brush?
He is our favorite property manager, whose signature drink is poured out of a gas can.
Who is Sinbad?
Every Delawarean knows this nickname for the state, referring to its status as the first to ratify the Constitution in 1787.
The First State
This late 90s anthem insists that no matter how many times you fall, you're definitely getting back up again.
Tubthumping
This was Liz’s rule about restaurants on family vacations.
What is no chains?
The heart of Laurel is built on this waterway; it shares a name with the historic 'Little Creek Hundred,' though its name is actually a synonym for 'Wide'.
The Broad Creek
During this seasonal job, she became an unpaid accountant, delivery driver, inventory manager, and debt collector for $5 boxes.
Being the Girl Scount Cookie Mom
This trip involved going to the bathroom in a bucket and breaking bread with an annoying child named Calvin.
What is whitewater rafting in Colorado?
In the 1960s, this Wilmington-based chemical giant was the state's largest employer and even made the space suits for the Apollo 11 moon landing.
DuPont
This 1997 pop hit suggested a comeback -- even though they never actually went anywhere.
Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
Literally every single time we cleared the dinner table, Liz reminded us of this rule from her childhood.
What is no stacking dishes?
Residents of Laurel are proud to live in this "directional" part of the state—a rhyming nickname that implies a more relaxed pace of life than Wilmington.
Slower Lower Delaware
In the early years of raising three kids, she added this Maryland institution to her resume -- juggling schedules, paperwork, and deadlines.
Frederick Community College
This is why and where Liz was kicked off of the airplane.
What is Peru / portable charging device?
If you were heading to the beach in the 60s, you were likely going to this town, known as "The Nation's Summer Capital."
Rehoboth Beach
This track famously asked listeners to "shake it like" something while quietly questioning modern relationships.
Hey Ya!
This is Liz’s favorite thing to do when dining out.
What is steal a wine glass?
In the 19th and early 20th century, Laurel was world-famous for shipping this "sweet" crop, often called "Laurel's Gold."
Sweet Potatoes
Following a long day in the classroom, this familiar voice marked the start of her after-school routine.
Oprah Winfrey
This is the name of the boat that was chartered for Liz’s 50th birthday.
What is Free Ingwe?
This breakfast staple, often made by RAPA in Bridgeville, is a "love it or hate it" mixture of pork and cornmeal that is essential to a Sussex County morning.
Scrapple
This late-90s summer hit was everywhere on the radio and included the lyrics "put your arms around me, baby"
Fly
When she cooks a meal for other people, Liz ALWAYS does this.
What is compliments her own cooking?
Before the era of big-box stores, this "Five and Dime" on Central Ave was the go-to spot for Laurel residents to find almost anything.
Waller’s (or Ben Franklin)
This date became her favorite day of the year, rewarding weeks of prep, cooking, and hosting -- without leaving the house.
December 26
This is the hiking destination where Liz told the group to go ahead without her and she’d catch up… but she took a wrong turn and we thought she fell off a cliff and died.
What is Olympic National Park?
This legendary 1.3-mile oval track opened in 1969, bringing NASCAR's "Monster Bridge" to the state capital.
Dover International Speedway
This chart-topping song from the late 90s made everyone sing along to "or else forget about it."
What is Smooth? by Santana
Whenever something is wrong with Hank or I’m concerned about him, this is Liz’s really solid advice.
What is “he’s a dog”?