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moonrise kingdom

For your Netflix queue: Filmed in Rhode Island, in our very own town! I think “quirky” and “charming” sum up this movie.  The movie takes place in 1965, which makes it all the more entertaining. I owned this dress!  Really, … Continue reading →

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mouse cushion

I’m still dealing with sore thumbs, especially on the hand that operates the computer mouse, but this little bean bag wrist cushion is really comfy.  If you want to check it out, click le petit cushion.  I bought mine at Staples. … Continue reading →

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dazed and confused

Yesterday I took Banjo Man to see an eye specialist (result: no surgery, all is well, Banjo Man is thrilled). We are at the stage of our lives now when we should not be let out of the house. I had … Continue reading →

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where did all the little pumpkins go?

There is a reason I don’t work for a florist.  Arranging flowers and creating centerpieces are skills that are way beyond me. But I saw a picture on a blog of a cake stand piled high with little pumpkins and … Continue reading →

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freak flags and writing

Ben Stone: [to Meredith] You have a freak flag. You just don’t fly it. I love this movie.  At Christmas the oldest brother brings home a woman who is obviously wrong for him while the family realizes that this is … Continue reading →

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activating the pillow

Banjo Man has wanted a “My Pillow” for many months.  He’s seen it advertised on television and he’s heard Imus rave about it.  He wanted us both to get My Pillows, but I’ve been happy with my own pillow and … Continue reading →

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thumbs up

I’ve hurt my thumb. A computer injury. Sigh. Banjo Man’s knee is acting up again, so we are fixing each other ice packs.  We have an excellent system:  I run up and down the stairs and Banjo Man opens jars and … Continue reading →

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celebrating outside the box

He’s 40 today.  Happy Birthday, Son #1!!!!

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art of the pie blog

Happy Thanksgiving a few days ahead of time. If you’re still thinking about pies, check out this blog: Art of the Pie I’m going to check out her Pie Workshops.  Can you imagine how fun it would be to spend … Continue reading →

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christmas spirit and sarge

Christmas will come a week early for us this year.  Why?  Sarge will be here for a week, right up until December 24th. We can’t wait. Hurray for Sarge! Our traditional fancy-schmancy Christmas Eve dinner will take place earlier.  As … Continue reading →

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