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boots for Christmas, continued
The Funny Grandson wasn’t the only person in the family who wanted a new pair of western boots for Christmas. His Uncle Will liked the idea, especially since his fifteen year old boots looked like this: Banjo Man got into … Continue reading
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Christmas eve gumbo
I’m not sure when this became a family tradition, but gumbo on Christmas Eve has been served at More Pie’s house for a number of years. Whether I’m in Texas or Rhode Island, there is gumbo. Son #1 is insanely … Continue reading
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big time in boot city
They say clothes make the man. Do boots make the boy? We did a little Christmas shopping yesterday afternoon. Before: And after: He says he’s never taking the boots off. I know the feeling, Funny Grandson. Maybe you have a … Continue reading
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a keyboard kind of day
We started off our day by catching a cab at 10 AM and heading down the hill to the Palmer Event Center for the annual Christmas bazaar. This is no ordinary Christmas bazaar. Because it’s in Austin, there’s a … Continue reading
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big chill, Austin-style
Enjoying root beer floats at the Magnolia Cafe Saturday afternoon before the temperature plummeted from 75 to 23 degrees. After loading up with sugar the two of us did a little Christmas shopping–he helped me find a special gift for … Continue reading
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sound stage
Here is the altar of the Saint Louis Cathedral set up for the evening’s concert, which would be local artist and musician Tony Green and his Gypsy Jazz group. It was a wonderful show. We lined up early and snagged … Continue reading
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at the bottom of the escalator
Here’s what we saw at the airport in Austin! The Funny Grandson had a big smile on his face as he held this sign. It was a big surprise!!! Hugs all around! What a great way to start the holidays. … Continue reading
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look out, Banjo Man!
Oh my goodness, there’s another one! And yes, that’s a tenor banjo, just like Banjo Man’s. How excited my B-Man was at Fritzel’s tonight! He was actually bouncing on the bar stool. This was our fourth traditional jazz band of … Continue reading
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the perfect rainy morning
I walked down to Cafe du Monde this morning. Banjo Man was busy working and I couldn’t wait for him. I nailed a table right in front of the sidewalk band. The air was misty, the streets wet, but the … Continue reading
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the World War II Museum
We spent six hours at the museum today. It was incredible and educational and emotional and stunning. I’m wrung out. But I have a lot of pictures to share when I have access to my computer next weekend. We were … Continue reading
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is there any more pie? 