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getting ready

Snow is coming. According to the weather reports, we’re going to get hit by a real nor’easter on Wednesday. Sarge is coming.  Hopefully before the snow.  We might even see him tonight. As of an hour ago, I have a … Continue reading →

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he’s 42?

Wow, where did those years go????? Happy Birthday to my very loved oldest son. Love, Mom

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a pair of yellow boots

These are really cute boots.  In my size.  Love the color, love the toes. Love, love, love. They belong to Sheryl Crow, who is auctioning off the contents of her closet and sending the proceeds to charity. We wear the … Continue reading →

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whipping up thanksgiving

I am still sick–this time from an allergy attack after driving our old, mildew-scented truck to town on Friday–so on Sunday I settled on the couch with tea and a box of tissues and watched college football highlights. Nebraska had … Continue reading →

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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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