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lunch with a friend
Lunch on the porch. Shrimp on the grill. Cards on the table. An excellent Saturday afternoon!
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under the clouds
Yesterday was supposed to be the last warm summer day (according to Accuweather), so I planned accordingly. I would spend all afternoon soaking up the sun at the dock. Summer is too short, winter is too long, and I’ve decided … Continue reading
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sign posted on the gas station door
I once had an encounter with an aggressive goat. Unbeknownst to me, the neighbor’s goat herd had gotten loose. I was carrying my laundry from my house to my parents (due to a broken washing maching–my daughters never learned … Continue reading
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counting peaches
For the past three weeks I have resisted driving to town first thing Thursday morning, the day the Peach Man opens for the weekend, and buying peaches. But the Elberta peaches have arrived. Let me say that again: The Elberta peaches … Continue reading
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the sunset that stopped dinner
Last Tuesday night I was invited to an impromptu dinner at My French Friend Janou’s house. I didn’t take my camera. Which was a huge mistake. The sunsets from MFFJ’s deck can be spectacular. The kind of sunsets that make … Continue reading
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an apricot jam kind of day
Wednesday morning turned out to be a day for making jam. Music lessons had been cancelled and I had three packages of defrosted apricots calling my name. I’d bought cases of apricots from the Peach Man last month, for the … Continue reading
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no means no, the food version
With so many people here at the house I had to call a family meeting and explain “food rules”. “Can I eat this?” is a question I heard a lot. We had tons of leftovers and food galore in … Continue reading
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the tomatoes and the deer, 2016 version
Check out my massive tomato plants. I have no idea why they are taller than I am, but perhaps because they were purchased at the local farmer’s market by Dancing Mandolin Player they are some kind of Super Plant. I … Continue reading
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the outhouse project
Sarge and Son #1 are putting together parts of the outhouse to transport up to The Cabin In the Mountains. Sarge is in charge and Son #1 is happy to take orders. The Funny Grandson got into the act yesterday. … Continue reading
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sitting on the dock of the bay
We have had a fine time these past twelve days. He keeps me busy, which is why there has been no time for blogging. We’ve had an incredibly fun family reunion week, beautiful weather and lots of cookouts and beach … Continue reading
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is there any more pie? 