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the summer so far

Summer update, without photos: We’ve had a heat wave, but I think it’s over.  We had a break from the heat, but then again…it might be back.  I am not complaining.  I like it. Because this was only five months … Continue reading →

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this year’s parade

I’m really late getting these posted, but Banjo Man’s family was here for the Fourth of July parade and festivities (it’s an annual tradition) and I’ve been really, really busy (but I can’t tell you what I’ve been doing exactly, … Continue reading →

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i’m back

Sorry for not posting.  As you can see, I’ve been very busy. I was with two of my peeps, celebrating the beginning of summer and the resumption of Lessons With Doug.  This is like “Tuesdays With Morrie” except with Doug … Continue reading →

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day 10: the road trip ends

3281 miles later…

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day 9: montana at last

Last Saturday we left Cody by 7:30 AM, with a quick stop to peek inside the doors of Buffalo  Bill’s famous Irma Hotel. And then we headed north again, to pick up I-80 and head west. We stopped in Bozeman … Continue reading →

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day 8: cody, wyoming, hurray!

We arrived in Cody Friday morning, and of course the first thing Banjo Man wanted to do was eat.  So we parked downtown and treated ourselves to a Mexican lunch in a real restaurant. Then it was time to hit … Continue reading →

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day 7: the sinking river

We got a late start on day 7, due to both of us having business to take care of.  I’d been sent a rather strange line edit of my novella (due out in November, finished in April) and needed to … Continue reading →

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have basil will travel

Every year I arrive at the lake and plant my garden.  My garden consists of two large pots by the front door, into which go tomato plants (I usually buy the last two tomato plants at Walmart) and basil (which … Continue reading →

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it’s not simple

Banjo Man doesn’t believe in traveling light.  He needs his special pillow.  His special blanket.  His sleep apnea machine.  Laptop.  Bag of vitamins and supplements and medications.  Food containers.  Snacks.  Cooler.  Clothes.  Good grooming supplies. That’s why he needs a … Continue reading →

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day six: colorado antics with the young ‘uns

Day Six started out with palm trees–fake ones, due to the Kansas sense of humor—at a giant truck stop.  This truck stop was so big it even had a food court.  I was impressed, being a truck stop fan. And … Continue reading →

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