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number seventy-three

That was the recorded number after entering my ballot into the voting machine this morning. Yes, I was at the polling place (the local elementary school) early.  In fact, I was awake at 4:30.  Damn this end to Daylight Savings Time!  … Continue reading

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the crown

I cannot stop watching this!  Yesterday I spent hours on the couch while stitching velvet pumpkins.  There are ten episodes and I watched six of them.  A true binge on a Sunday afternoon that was not dominated by Patriots’ football! … Continue reading

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friday morning comin’ down

The sky’s the limit if you have a roof over your head. –Sol Hurok     We are getting a new roof today.  According to Banjo Man, who has been worried about the condition of our roof for the last … Continue reading

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worth the wait

There have been some changes here at the Austin airport, but the best one is that the food vendors open at 4:30 now!!!!   I’ve been here since 3:30, due to Will’s work schedule, spending a quiet hour getting through … Continue reading

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halloween in texas

Meet the “twaffic” cop, a guy with a dream. Happy Halloween, everyone!  

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happy hour at the beer garden

     o o The ABGB—the Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company– is one of South Austin’s newest restaurants and music venues.  Warren Hood, one of my favorite Austin fiddlers, plays the happy hour on Wednesdays.  So Will (aka Story Man)and … Continue reading

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emilio is in the wind

Tuesday afternoon I flew to Baltimore, on my way to Austin to celebrate the Funny Grandson’s birthday.  There wasn’t much time between the flights, so I made my way to Gate B3 and joined the crowd waiting to board.  I … Continue reading

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happy birthday to story man

Story Man, my second son, loves campfires.  Whenever he is at the lake we know that he will plan an evening at the shore.   There will be a campfire, with or without marshmallows and hot dogs, but most likely with. … Continue reading

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the pumpkin factory

    Please do not ask me why I am making these.  The photos of velvet pumpkins on Pinterest caused intense Pumpkin Envy.  I think they’re beautiful.  I couldn’t help myself.  I had to buy crushed velvet (on sale and … Continue reading

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sometimes i wonder…

…where this went: This is the chapel at Quonset Point, on the Navy base, where Banjo Man and I were married.  He was a former Sea Bee and I was the daughter of a career Navy chief. Four years after … Continue reading

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