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too many storms, too many trees

Everywhere I go, it looks like this. Note to self: learn how to use a chain saw.

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sweet fiddles

The Scottish dinner needed a Scottish dessert, so I dug out my ancient shortbread recipe, along with a gift from Julie in Montana (you can read about her family’s exploits HERE).  Check out this cookie cutter!  You can call it a fiddle, a … Continue reading

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no such thing as a free ride?

Or is there? Rhode Island’s metro train system offered free rides from Wickford Junction to Providence each Wednesday in February.  And free parking at the station! I organized a trip.  A free trip.  My mother, my daughter and my daughter’s … Continue reading

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second annual single malt scotch tasting dinner

Selected for tasting: Dalwhinnie, 15 year old Talisker, 10 yo Cragganmore, 12 yo Lagavulin, 16 yo Oban, 14 yo Glenkinchie, 12 yo and returning favorite, Laphroig 10 yo MENU Assorted Appetizers Traditional Scottish Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup Hearty Grain Bread Bibb … Continue reading

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this writing life, revised

My editor loved the revisions. This was a good news/bad news kind of phone call. Good news?  I don’t have to do any more revisions.  The check is in the mail. Bad news?  I have no excuse not to write … Continue reading

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what i saw in the mirror

New diet starts today.

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future geologist

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blizzard, tacos and ikea part 3

Blizzard: Banjo Man and Mom continued to wait for a plow and electricity. Both arrived by Sunday night. Mom would stay with Banjo Man for a few more days, until her walk was shoveled later on in the week. Tacos: … Continue reading

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blizzard, tacos and ikea, part 2

I apologize for having kept you waiting. I have some great storm pics taken by daughter Nancy, but I’ve had no luck transferring them to the blog. Darn. I kept hoping that if I tried enough times, something would work. … Continue reading

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blizzard, austin and ikea, part 1

I have so much to say.   Too much, actually.  I haven’t blogged because I don’t know where to start.  Storm?  Grandson?  Tacos?  What do you want to hear about? I am in Austin.  I left Rhode Island early Thursday morning, … Continue reading

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