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banjo man and the big easy
We left home Sunday night and spent the night at a Hampton Inn next to the airport because we would be boarding our plane at 5 AM. This is what we saw at 3:45. There were quite a few of … Continue reading
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someone else’s gumbo
I have just put my gumbo recipe in my suitcase, because–as tradition dictates–I will be making gumbo for Christmas Eve. The boys won’t want to wait until dinner and will most likely down a few bowls in the afternoon. Which … Continue reading
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oh happy day
Today I am 65. I find that so exciting, due to now qualifying for Medicare. I cannot tell you how happy that makes me, which also makes me an old lady, because only old people are excited about getting Medicare. … Continue reading
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off line
Monday night we lost our internet, our two landlines and our tv connection. We’re hooked up to Verizon Fios and have been for years. We love it and have never had a bit of trouble with the service. But it … Continue reading
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cod chowder
If you want something very simple for dinner on a cold night, here’s the recipe for last week’s chowder. I made it up as I went along, so feel free to change what you want! 2/3 of a 5 lb. … Continue reading
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big thanks to big store
Yesterday Mom and I went shopping for furniture. Picture a 90-year old woman with a cane making her way amidst a vast furniture store. Not easy. We had previously purchased a recliner from the same store, Raymour & Flanigan, several … Continue reading
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that time of year
It’s time to finish sewing Christmas pillowcases for two little boys I know! Thank goodness they are easy to make because I have been really, really busy. Lately I’ve found it hard to get out of bed in the morning. … Continue reading
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poor banjo man needs a shave
Banjo Man had a humiliating experience at the grocery store last Saturday. You all know how much he loves to go to the supermarket. Most Saturdays he loads up the garbage, takes it to the town dump and then–sales flyers … Continue reading
special guests at thanksgiving
Alas, I did not take pictures of our Thanksgiving this year. I really regret that. I brought my camera, had it set out on the hutch in plain sight, but I was simply too busy and having too much fun. … Continue reading
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ready for a turkey
Another Thanksgiving at “Grandma’s house”! Banjo Man and I spent yesterday setting up tables, transporting chairs, cooking, and cleaning . This morning we put the 22 pound turkey in the oven at 7:30 before we set the tables. The velvet … Continue reading
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is there any more pie? 