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the easter gumbo that almost wasn’t
I am a proud Maker of Gumbo. I make four different kinds, depending on the expectations of the people who will be eagerly holding their empty bowls and waiting for dinner. I am accustomed to praise, awe and gratitude whenever … Continue reading
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easter prep
It’s that time of year again, but this Easter I’m hosting the party at our house instead of my mother’s. After all, I have a dishwasher. And plenty of chairs. We decided to keep things simple and not … Continue reading
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cupcakes, birthdays and sunshine
Sunday afternoon Banjo Man went down the street to Sam and Claire’s birthday party. Sam turned four and Claire was one, so family and friends gathered for a sunny afternoon outdoors. (Outdoors! In the sun! Can you believe it?) There were … Continue reading
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bordertown
“Is there a show we can watch?” I’ve heard this particular question from Banjo Man for months now. Life is easier, I’ve learned, when we are starting or in the middle of watching a new series on dvd or Netflix … Continue reading
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no sign of spring
I did a little shopping today. April is “birthday month” here. This year the ages range from 1 to 91 (and in between). So I went to my favorite local store, “Simple Pleasures” to browse. I purchased a little dress-wearing … Continue reading
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goodbye, old friend
The giant oak that has shaded the patio and half of our house for the past twenty-six years is dying. We are very sad about that, but the time has come to do something about it before half of this … Continue reading
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getting ready for easter
Another holiday, another set of pillowcases. Too much fun, I tell ya! Yesterday was a miserable, windy, rainy day. But because I had no Easter-themed fabric I dug out my rain coat and drove south for 20 minutes to a … Continue reading
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birthday gal
We ordered margaritas, but one of us had to prove she was under 21!!!! The other three of us (whose combined ages totaled 231) were shocked and very, very amused. How hilarious! NancyK turned 37 on Saturday and we celebrated … Continue reading
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why did the turkey…
…cross the road? (A) to find bugs and/or acorns, (B) for exercise, though they walk very, very slowly, with their skinny turkey feet planted firmly at every step they take, or (C) to make me hurry downstairs to tell Banjo Man … Continue reading
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brisket is king
We can’t go to Austin without having a meal where Will works “in the pit”. So here are some pictures of Will working hard. That meat smoking business? It’s serious in Texas.
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is there any more pie? 