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now to NOLA
Yes, we’re “leaving on a jet plane” in a few hours to head to New Orleans, land of gumbo and music and All Things Shrimp. It’s an experiment to check our travel mojo. Banjo Man doesn’t want to fly much … Continue reading
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number 73
Yes, it’s my birthday and that’s how old I am! Am I going to party? Yes, I am! The coffee tastes especially good this morning. So, what is this old party girl going to do to celebrate? Should I tell … Continue reading
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see you next year, chuck
Poor Chuck. His holiday is over and he has been relegated to the “Thanksgiving Bin” for the next ten and a half months. We will miss his goofy, cheerful presence. So it’s on to winter… My childhood creche sat in … Continue reading
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can you hear me now?
It’s December! Can you believe it? My shopping is in total freefall and as I sit here making lists (gotta love lists!) at my desk I am praying for inspiration…and maybe some texted hints from the family in Texas. What … Continue reading
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the “bad grandma” christmas movie
In 2019, when my grandson was nine years old, I thought Die Hard would be a great Christmas movie to watch for his annual pre-Christmas condo sleepover. The Funny Grandson loved–and still does–to come down to Austin and camp out … Continue reading
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new kid in town
This guy was an early birthday gift from Retired Mountain Lady. As you can see, he has a lot of personality and fits right in with velvet pumpkins and mums. He makes me smile every time I look at him. … Continue reading
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go fish
Yesterday Banjo Man and I took a break from Thanksgiving preparations and headed to Galilee, a fishing port about ten minutes away, for lunch and a view of the ocean. The sun was shining, the sky blue (at least for … Continue reading
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getting ready!
Three weeks and two days from now we’ll be heading out of Rhode Island to have some holiday fun. I bought new carry-on luggage to streamline boarding the plane. Smaller and lighter bags of more convenient shapes should do the … Continue reading
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the summit
Wednesday nights are very intense around here. By “intense” I mean that Banjo Man and I are all in, remote in hand, and comfy with our assortment of blankets as we lounge on the couch. “Survivor” is on at 8. … Continue reading
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veterans day, 2024
I thought I’d share a song with you. Touched my heart. I can’t figure out why this Youtube video won’t load, but this link should work. I hope you enjoy it.
