Author Archives: is there any more pie?

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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no twinkies in heaven after all

Last winter’s post about Twinkies I heard on the radio today that folks were lining up outside of a local Hostess outlet store.  They wanted Twinkies.  They wanted to buy Twinkies and sell them on ebay.  There was talk about … Continue reading

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wild

Am I the last person to have read this book? It is so good.  So. Damn. Good.  I’m not even halfway through. I don’t know whether to read slowly and make it last, or devour it in big bites and … Continue reading

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easiest pumpkin decoration i’ve ever seen

And here I thought my toilet paper pumpkins were easy!

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“purely primal” temptation

I’m thinking about making this Brussel sprouts with cherries dish for Thanksgiving dinner.  Some of my attempts to put something new and different on the table have not been successful–I’m remembering a brussel sprouts and pomegranate reduction sauce that definitely … Continue reading

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