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too sick to sew
Pathetic. That’s me. I caught Banjo Man’s cold and now I can’t get out of bed. It’s been years since I have had a cold, so of course I am outraged. Ha! Those Texas germs must be pretty strong. I … Continue reading
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worst football party ever
It wasn’t the worst party because of the game, though it was dismal. Nebraska, with injured players and obviously out of its depth, couldn’t beat Tennessee. It wasn’t the food. I’d made a vat of chili in my new 14 … Continue reading
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a glimpse of the future
We traveled home on New Year’s Eve, leaving Austin at noon and flying to DC. Southwest Airlines just added a DC airport to their flight list and it was our first time there. We spilled onto a circle of 9 … Continue reading
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the stitch lab
How cute is this? The Stitch Lab is located on S. 1st Street in south Austin and is actually comprised of two houses. They give lots of classes and seem like a really fun place to buy fabric and learn … Continue reading
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last party of the year
Banjo Man and I were laughing at ourselves at the grocery store yesterday morning. With our carts (to stay married, we each have our own shopping cart and go our separate ways in the store) piled high with snack food … Continue reading
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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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