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the need for back up plans

Banjo Man’s new all-in-one printer had a nervous breakdown yesterday.  So did Banjo Man.  By the time I reached his office, planning to issue a cheerful good morning on my way out to run a couple of errands (I was … Continue reading

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the goofy gene

We know where he gets it from.  

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movies, a virus and digging through the post-travel rubble

Banjo Man and I are sick.  I guess we caught something nasty on that crowded flight from Austin to Baltimore, but that’s another story for another time.  We don’t know if we have the flu or a weird virus or … Continue reading

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heading east again

It’s raining in Austin tonight.  Banjo Man and I have done laundry and packed our suitcases.  We’ve kissed our grandson goodbye and enjoyed a few more hugs from all of our family here. The Broken Spoke, a South Austin landmark, … Continue reading

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deja vu all over again

I am in Austin, being Grandma. It’s a fun job because right now my grandson’s world revolves around Star Wars.  I’m familiar with that world.  It began in 1977, when the first movie was released and Banjo Man worked for … Continue reading

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the first 100 miles

Banjo Man and I left the lake last Sunday afternoon. For the first time in six years I did not cry all the way to Thompson Falls.  Why, you ask? Because I was eating ice cream.   Not just any … Continue reading

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until next year

It’s always hard to say goodbye.  But it’s October.  Time to go to Texas and party with the family there.  Time to eat birthday cake and pumpkin ice cream. Goodbye, beach. You were good exercise. Goodbye, rocks. The treasure hunt … Continue reading

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happy birthday, story man

May you find more arrowheads. May you catch bigger fish. And captain more boats. May you skip more rocks. And dig bigger holes in the sandbox. May all your dreams come true. Love, Mom

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oh, dear…

Two different offices, on different sides of the country…but the same critters looking for food. View from Idaho office: View from Rhode Island office: Idaho: Rhode Island: They want to know why I am taking pictures of them Check out … Continue reading

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a kindle deal

I loved this book last January. Just saw that it’s offered for $1.99 on Kindle (or ebook) at Amazon. Just sayin’…. click here for $1.99 price on amazon.

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