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fifty shades of chocolate

Forget the stupid movie.  I want this:

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if you watched the Bachelor last night…

Banjo Man didn’t get a rose.

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if it’s monday…

If it’s Monday we must be in the middle of another snowstorm. Such is winter. We have an informal dinner group with three other couples here in Rhode Island.  We get together every two months or so (remember the Scotch … Continue reading →

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a barn conversion on houzz

  Farmhouse Exterior by Lincoln Architects & Building Designers Authenticity, LLC Have you discovered Houzz yet?  It’s a great site for all sorts of home and landscaping ideas.  A lot like Pinterest without the pinning.  And more focused. Today’s email … Continue reading →

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prince farming mid season update

There are five weeks left on The Bachelor, before Farmer Chris picks a future wife and returns to the cornfields of Iowa.  I will be watching the finale in Austin, unfortunately.  I say “unfortunately” because Story Man (aka Son #2) … Continue reading →

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song of the day

I need a little Joan Baez in my life today.  A blast from the very distant past. I may skip the dobro and pick up the guitar for this one. Sing along if you want!!!

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a good reason to stay home

This is happening now.This is happening this evening.  Wind chill will be -8. This is happening at 8 PM tonight. This is becoming a Monday night tradition:  snow, tequila and reality television. We do what we have to do.  

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banana blueberry muffin top muffins

Banjo Man gave me a “muffin top” baking pan for Christmas.  Having had so much success buying oddly shaped baking pans for my birthday, he thought he’d continue the roll he was on. I haven’t felt like cooking or baking … Continue reading →

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black list and other things

Banjo Man and I are watching Season 1 on Netflix.  We have one episode left.  Banjo Man loved it from the first episode, but I thought it was too graphic, too gory.  But since the plot lines have focused on … Continue reading →

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how many days until this melts?

Banjo Man and I are taking turns digging out from the storm.  We have at least 20″ of snow and getting it off the car (my job) wasn’t easy.  I trudged through snow up to my knees, I cursed, I … Continue reading →

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