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an evening out

Posted on September 19, 2014 by is there any more pie?

Dancing Mandolin Player and her boyfriend Bob took me along with them to town tonight. Hurray!! We had dinner at DiLunas and saw this very talented husband and wife team: Kelly McRae is one talented songwriter and has a beautiful … Continue reading →

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power nap idea?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by is there any more pie?

This is bizarre. But for some people it might be the perfect solution to grabbing a nap at the library or on the subway or at the desk. If I see anyone at the airport wearing one, I promise to … Continue reading →

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heading to montana to shop

Posted on September 17, 2014 by is there any more pie?

Good morning. I am about to haul myself out of bed and head upstairs to turn on the Keurig. A giant mug of coffee is only minutes away. A huge fishing boat is passing the house, on a very quiet … Continue reading →

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pictures from a very busy kitchen

Posted on September 16, 2014 by is there any more pie?

Peppers from Retired Mountain Lady. Flowers from Dancing Mandolin Player’s garden, and vintage blocks from a local antique store. Plum Conserve, to fulfill my insane urge to can something. Old habits die hard. From her perch in heaven, my … Continue reading →

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last of the summer flowers

Posted on September 15, 2014 by is there any more pie?

Thanks, DMP, for the “band flowers”.

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bargain boots

Posted on September 10, 2014 by is there any more pie?

Seriously, could anyone resist these red boots? $18.50 at the thrift store. Does it get any better than this???

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i want to be a cowboy’s sweetheart

Posted on September 9, 2014 by is there any more pie?

Sometimes you just have to yodel. Even if those people in the car on the road trip with you might not appreciate that particular enthusiastic musical urge. I yodeled along with some of my favorite singers through at least nine … Continue reading →

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mason jars and cuppow!

Posted on September 8, 2014 by is there any more pie?

I think this is so cool. You can turn any wide mouth or regular mouth canning jar into a to-go cup. Check out the website, http://www.yankodesign.com for more information.

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cabin on the hill

Posted on September 7, 2014 by is there any more pie?

I don’t live here. I suspect Banjo Man still thinks he can talk me into it. And Story Man wonders if it would be a good place to write. Son #1 dreams of self-sufficiency. Then there’s Sarge, who is determined … Continue reading →

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