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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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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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is there any more pie? 