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the big gig

Last Sunday afternoon the Hope Mountain Blues made their debut at the Green Door coffee shop in Garfield Bay. We’d practiced for countless hours. We prayed we’d remember the words to fourteen songs, the chords, the notes, the solo breaks, … Continue reading →

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living in the wild

Our internet signal bounces off a mountain, across the lake and into the dish in our yard. Sometimes that can be a slow process.  A very slow process. But thanks to the tech help from the internet provider, I am … Continue reading →

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aloha

We had company from Hawaii this past week.  They own coffee bean and macadamia nut farms, so we learned a lot about Kona coffee and the market for “mac nuts”.  Fascinating stuff! Of course now we want to go to … Continue reading →

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defying science and logic

Here is Banjo Man, the Water Witch. He is a man of many talents.  He has magic powers.  He is truly awesome.  He wields his coat hanger rods and finds water where it is least expected. This afternoon he is … Continue reading →

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who are they?

Do you know what kind of birds these are?  The babies are getting bigger and here is Mama hanging on to the outside of the nest.  We’re expecting thunderstorms, so she’s ready to keep the little ones safe from wind … Continue reading →

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waiting for banjo man

Banjo Man is arriving at 11 tonight, so because the Big City is one  hundred miles from the lake, a trip of this magnitude is never to be wasted by driving directly to the airport. But first I stopped at … Continue reading →

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no name band name

Busy Tuesday up on the hill at band practice: Must get the sound right. Who knew five people would have so many cords? We named the band!!!!! And ate doughnuts. It was a PARTY!!!!! Meanwhile, back at the lake…

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wish you were here

Hey, Sarge– Do you remember this birthday??  We miss  you!!  Stay safe. Love, Mom

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sorry, banjo man

I tried so hard to win this at the auction, but…it went for more money than was in my Banjo Man Birthday Budget. The 30th Annual Bodacious Barbeque was held last Saturday night to raise money to support the community … Continue reading →

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fear of hatching

Okay, you know I have a bird nest in the corner outside of my office window. I can only see the nest by opening the window in the exercise room and hanging the upper half of my body out of … Continue reading →

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