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gotta love my daughter-in-law

Believe it or not, this is a tablecloth!  My daughter-in-law surprised me with this for Christmas and I have to admit it is my new favorite. We were shopping together last spring in  Georgetown, Texas, when I spied a red … Continue reading

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recreating the figs & pigs sandwich

Remember my delight with a roasted mushroom sandwich in Worcester during Sew Expo a few weeks ago? It was REALLY easy to do it myself.  All I need were sliced mushrooms (which I sauteed in a little bit of olive … Continue reading

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a flower, finally

  Our tulips are old, Banjo Man told me.  This might be the last one unless we get ambitious and plant new bulbs next fall.  Is that when you plant tulip bulbs?  In the fall? I have no idea.  I … Continue reading

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what the heck is that?

I was in Banjo Man’s office this morning, just having a little chat before I headed to the workroom for some time on the treadmill, when I saw what I thought was a large dog trotting down the driveway towards … Continue reading

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in ten weeks…

I’m ready for summer.  Get ready, girlfriends!

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lost and found

Today Banjo Man and I bought a car.  We have owned a 2004 Toyota Highlander for about 5 years now.  Or maybe four years. I can’t remember, but Banjo Man pointed out that we have driven it across the country … Continue reading

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sarge bought a truck

Sarge came home last weekend. In this. He is ready to move to the Northwest and start working on the cabin.   Can you tell? Sarge took us for a ride Sunday morning. We ruled the road!

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figs & pigs & sewing up a storm

Thursday was our (Harley Chick, Aunt Pat and me) north to Worcester, MA, to the annual Sew Expo.  This year it rained.  It rained A LOT.  We should have brought umbrellas, but truthfully?  We only had to cross two streets … Continue reading

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thanks for the songs, merle

Sad news today.  We had the pleasure of seeing him perform in Austin with Willie Nelson and Ray Price a few years ago. I’ve been trying to link to one of my favorite songs of his, “Sing Me Back Home”. … Continue reading

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april surprise

Snowing again?  It snowed off and on for a day and a half! I should not have unpacked my summer clothes.  Obviously.  I should not have bought two new sleeveless tops at Marshall’s. I have lots of daisies on the … Continue reading

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