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the miracle of blueberries
They grow! Seven different varieties at Shingle Mill Farm meant we took a stroll through the farm and sampled each kind before buying two gallon bags. They are picked. They are cooked. I could hardly wait to get home. And–voila!–they … Continue reading
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serenity
Banjo Man headed up to the cabin yesterday around 5:00. The afternoon was a bit cooler and breezier than previous days, so my mountain man decided he would take advantage of the weather and spend the night in the woods. … Continue reading
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fifty years in montana
Our friends Kathy and Vada threw a party last Saturday. A very big party. Epic, even, to celebrate owning their river property for fifty years. We’d thought the temps would hit 100, but we lucked out with an overcast afternoon … Continue reading
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trendy, maybe
As my rapid descent into “old lady-ness” continues, I have been forced to invest in a pair of Hoka walking shoes. Hoka is a trendy brand, with many options for walking, running, training, etc. When an under-50 year old person … Continue reading
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i just bought a bison
A 12″ x 12″ square of one, that is. And you are wondering why. Of course you are. Life is full of surprises, as the saying goes. Around here the surprises have been good and bad and we survived the … Continue reading
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#83
Wednesday’s birthday lunch? Jimmy John’s #15, a deluxe version of tuna salad. Doesn’t Banjo Man look happy? We had taken Will to the airport at 10:30. So sad to see him go, but he has a second grade classroom to … Continue reading
at least he tried
Banjo Man was in charge of dinner Sunday night. He roasted chunks of Yukon gold potatoes and baked salmon. It was his night to shine. The meal’s crowning glory was Banjo Man’s attempt at duplicating his sister Marge’s watermelon dessert. … Continue reading
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cabin fever, the brunch version
On July 11, Banjo Man hosted an event up at his cabin. I supplied the coffeecake and he supplied the bacon, cereal, milk and orange slices. Can you tell how happy he is to be cooking in his “new” kitchen? … Continue reading
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race to survival: the lake version
This was us Sunday morning. Will made sure we were on the water before it got too hot, as we were in the midst of a little summer heat wave. We’ve been watching RACE TO SURVIVAL: NEW ZEALAND on the … Continue reading
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