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missing the lake life

In my heart it’s still 1976. Here I am riding in the back of Retired Mountain Man’s truck 40 years ago. FORTY YEARS AGO. How cool is that? I’m still alive.  And so is RMM.  And so is the truck!

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bachelorette jojo and crazy chad, recap 2

Once again I watched an episode of The Bachelorette all by myself.  Banjo Man went to bed early and reminded me to record it, just in case I thought he’d like to see it eventually. I will not be recommending … Continue reading

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diy car repair via the internet

The climate-control dial of my 2004 Highlander’s AC/Heat broke last fall.  Luckily it broke while set to 85 so we had a heated car all winter. Of course that’s not so much fun now that it’s summer.  Hot air blowing … Continue reading

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finally, hopefully, summer

Scenes from around the house. I think it’s summer.  Sarge mistakenly left a lobster roll behind, so Banjo Man and I split it for lunch. Lobster rolls = summer. The rhododendrons are in full bloom. Rhododendrons = summer. I am … Continue reading

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bachelorette jo jo and the men

Here is Jo Jo, this season’s Bachelorette.  She was dumped by sweet Ben in last winter’s Bachelor season, but that’s okay.  He would have bored her to death within six months.  Don’t get me wrong, I loved Bachelor Ben, but … Continue reading

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oh my goodness!

Yes, that was our reaction upon meeting Sarge’s lovely friend. Oh.  My.  Goodness. They arrived arrived 7 Friday night after dealing with hours of horrendous holiday traffic on 95 and we ate lobster pot pies (which looked beautiful but didn’t … Continue reading

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time out

Yesterday, between a dental appointment (yes, another one!), searching for a fennel bulb (no luck), new twin blankets (no luck) and creating a curtain for a guest area cupboard, this little guy came over to visit. His parents dropped him … Continue reading

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i’m trying, i really am

Okay, here’s why I haven’t posted anything for a few days.  Sarge is bringing his lady love home to RI to meet the family this holiday weekend.  This has involved a lot of cleaning and meal prep and grocery shopping … Continue reading

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it’s genetic

22 hours and 1900 miles apart.

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happiness is…

THURSDAY MORNING QUIZ Banjo Man is happy because: (A)  My plane was on time and now he can go home and show off his beautifully painted room, (B)  There is a new Wendy’s on Route 4 and I agreed to … Continue reading

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