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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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a night with patty

  The reason I came to Austin for the week was to attend this concert and see Patty Griffin in person (I have all of her cd’s but had never seen her).  Story Man bought tickets to a benefit concert … Continue reading →

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playtime in texas

I’ve been busy, hanging out with the Funny Grandson.  We’re spending our days together while his parents are at work.  We have made blueberry pancakes, shared bowls of strawberries, played games, watched episodes of Star Wars Clones, taken walks and … Continue reading →

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a hike? really?

  I went hiking. (No one has ever heard me say that.) On Monday Story Man and I went out for an early lunch at one of our favorite places, Kerbey Lane.  I had the pear and cheese toasted sandwich.  … Continue reading →

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