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a keyboard kind of day

Posted on December 21, 2016 by is there any more pie?

  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

Posted on December 18, 2016 by is there any more pie?

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

Posted on December 17, 2016 by is there any more pie?

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

Posted on December 16, 2016 by is there any more pie?

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!

Posted on December 14, 2016 by is there any more pie?

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

Posted on December 14, 2016 by is there any more pie?

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

Posted on December 13, 2016 by is there any more pie?

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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banjo man and the big easy

Posted on December 12, 2016 by is there any more pie?

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

Posted on December 10, 2016 by is there any more pie?

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

Posted on December 9, 2016 by is there any more pie?

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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