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evil ice cream

I only buy ice cream when I am in Texas.  I don’t know why.  I don’t crave it. Unless I’m in Texas. And in Texas, in October, is a particularly yummy seasonal flavor: pumpkin. I love all things pumpkin. Except … Continue reading

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a texas staple

What’s a party in Texas without this?????

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quilts of valor

One of  my favorite involvements over the past years has been making quilts for the Quilts of Valor foundation.  I like charities that are personal, where I know that something I do, personally, makes a difference.  I think that’s why … Continue reading

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party hearty

Birthday = chance to wrestle.

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travel day, ri to texas

A few random thoughts after a solo trip to Texas: A gorgeous young woman, with long flowing red hair and a very tight green sweater, caused a bit of a commotion at the security line.  Her “assets” were substantial, and … Continue reading

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my new halloween shirt

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time you have left…in jelly beans

My French Friend Janou sent me this link to a you tube video about our days on earth in jellybeans.   Each year, a jelly bean.  I didn’t think I was going to like –I don’t know what I expected, … Continue reading

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fall photos from banjo man

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breaking news from sarge!!!

He’s out of Afghanistan and back in Alaska!!!!!

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pay it forward…in fast food

This made me get all choked up this morning.  I do tend to weep often while in Deadline Hell, but…I loved reading this.  And I wanted to share.  I would rather read this article than read what is going on … Continue reading

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