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scenes from the clark fork parade

Small town America.  It’s the best. Here are pictures I took while perched on our float as we lined up on a side street. “If you can’t do it in a tractor, it doesn’t need to get done!” (I think … Continue reading

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getting ready for summer

Story Man has been indispensable this past week. Because he is young.  And energetic.  And doesn’t have a bad back or bad legs or bad knees. And because he is a helpful kind of guy. His uncle was thrilled to … Continue reading

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sunshine and meatballs

In the kitchen, nothing makes me happier than to make a massive amount of one thing.  I suppose it’s the cook’s equivalent to running a marathon. Banjo Man,  Story Man (formerly known as Son #2) and GL (my dear brother-in-law, … Continue reading

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last morning on the road

We’re here, as of 11 AM this morning. It feels good.  

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A brief stop at the Little Big Horn yesterday.  It was our first stop in Montana.  Our first battlefield of the trip.  Our first mosquito bites.  This place is always solemn and moving and bigger than I remember from the … Continue reading

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north to the Badlands

Some Nebraska horses enjoying a beautiful morning. South Dakota!!! We took dozens of pictures in the Badlands.  I’ll post more, but here’s a teaser: Banjo Man and Story Man enjoying the view. Tomorrow we’re off to Wyoming and Montana, with … Continue reading

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mr. lonely

Banished for his poor fashion decisions, Banjo Man waits for a ride back to Nebraska.

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billboards, breakfast and other things

What we saw in Lincoln, Nebraska today: This is true. And quilters?  There are gazillions of them.  And they’re proud of it. Here is Nebraska Jack fixing his every-Sunday-at-8 AM-breakfast. We love his food.  And he looks good in yellow. … Continue reading

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what we did saturday morning in lincoln, nebraska

Sneak preview of tomorrow’s blog post:

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and the storms don’t stop…

A special birthday party wasn’t affected by the huge storm that hit Omaha Friday night. Until we realized it was time to go home and the rain was still coming down in torrents, that is. Banjo Man is making his … Continue reading

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