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the precious one

I really enjoyed this one.  The author is one of my favorites (LOVE WALKED IN is a book I absolutely loved).  Here’s the new one: You can click here for more info:  

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pumpkin patch

I stopped here Sunday morning to look for pumpkin stems.  Clark Farms is a pleasant walk –and on the other side of the highway–from my house, but on Sunday I drove over.  The joint was jumpin’!  There must have been … Continue reading

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walt is back

Season 5 was released last month, but Banjo Man and I agreed to wait until we were back on the Big Couch and in front of the Giant Television. We have tried to limit ourselves to one episode per night, … Continue reading

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on the hunt

I love Pinterest.  And I love pumpkins.  And I love decorating for fall.  And I love fabric. This is a dangerous combo.   I am absolutely dying to make these.  I don’t have velvet, but I do have some vintage … Continue reading

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a monster in the living room

    Last spring Banjo Man decided we needed a bigger television, so I made cardboard templates of both 50″ and 55″ screens and placed them over the 42″ tv that fit so nicely in our living room. We agreed … Continue reading

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sweet dreams are made of these

Today I’m making a Halloween pillowcase for my grandson, who I hope is not too old for themed bedding (he turns 6 in a couple of weeks).  His birthday is two days before Halloween, so it is an exciting time of … Continue reading

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on the menu

You’re wondering what this is.   So was I.  These were stuck on my kitchen counter next to the microwave. Banjo Man explained that these are the meals he ate and the foods he used while he was in RI alone … Continue reading

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leaving on a jet plane

Well, our summer came to an end October 3 when Dancing Mandolin Player and her Boyfriend Bob picked us up to take us with them to Spokane. But we had one last celebration:  Bob’s birthday!  And dinner at the Safari … Continue reading

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getting ready to leave

Banjo Man and I went up the mountain to do a few last chores at the cabin.  It was a glorious day. I wasn’t much help, but I like to think I was good company.  I took pictures and admired … Continue reading

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like bumps on a log

That’s me and Banjo Man.  Birds of a feather, two halves of a whole, two peas in a pods, bumps on a log. We’ve been married for 46 years, as of today.  My oh my, does that make me feel … Continue reading

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