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the beatles song birthday is here

Yes, today I am sixty four. Which is hilarious.   How could I possibly be sixty four?  It’s a mystery.  And I love it. Poor Banjo Man has been sick with a cold for over a week now, so his … Continue reading

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last one

I finished writing the novella for this anthology last April.  I did have some minor editorial hissy fits while on the way west in June, but all the various edits and revisions turned out fine.  And now it’s real. Last … Continue reading

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non on-line shopping

A few weeks ago my daughter and I planned a shopping trip up to the Big  Suburbs about 35 minutes away from home.  She had an appointment first, so she dropped me off at a shopping center where I enjoyed … Continue reading

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franklin mills and the mini shop hop

Harley Chick, Aunt Pat and I have attended the Sew Expo in Worcester, Massachusetts every April for years. Last year, while scarfing down taco salads in downtown Worcester and after proudly announcing what we frugally *didn’t* buy from the vendors … Continue reading

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sarge was here and banjo man gives thanks

Sarge likes to drive at night, so he arrives home in the wee hours of the morning, before dawn. He loves Thanksgiving. Banjo Man had a list of “Things For Sarge To Do That Banjo Man Can’t Do Because Of … Continue reading

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giving thanks for family and friends

We had another wonderful Thanksgiving, thanks to the special people in our lives. Banjo Man always has new recipes he wants me to try, so this year I indulged him by making “stuffing in a bundt pan”. This made  Banjo … Continue reading

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loving this wednesday

The day before Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days.  I get to organize groceries (and Banjo Man) and make big messes and cook tons of food and listen to music all day long. Heaven. My newest favorite Pandora station … Continue reading

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checking in

This tile sums up my dobro lessons. Five weeks after hauling my 300 pound dobro down (and up!) a flight of stairs to the basement of the local music store for my Tuesday lessons with “Buddy”, I remain dazed and … Continue reading

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the power of fabric

Banjo Man shared this New York Times article with me just now and I just had to share it with you. It’s a story from World War II and an American soldier who wouldn’t take no for an answer. And … Continue reading

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death to mickey

I went to three stores on  Sunday before finding the right stuff. Thank you, Home Depot, for having two boxes of the prebaited, disposable rat killer left. I bought three boxes (total of 12 feeding stations) of the prebaited, disposable … Continue reading

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