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no twinkies in heaven after all

Posted on November 17, 2012 by is there any more pie?

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

Posted on November 16, 2012 by is there any more pie?

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

Posted on November 15, 2012 by is there any more pie?

And here I thought my toilet paper pumpkins were easy!

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“purely primal” temptation

Posted on November 14, 2012 by is there any more pie?

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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the cleaning season

Posted on November 13, 2012 by is there any more pie?

I love these little suckers. It’s cleaning time here in Rhode Island.  It happens every fall, after we return from the lake.  Suddenly I absolutely need to buy plastic containers and organize the stuff that Banjo Man doesn’t haul to … Continue reading →

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veterans day

Posted on November 12, 2012 by is there any more pie?
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future family heirloom

Posted on November 10, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Here she is, folks.  It’s game day here at the homestead.  And nothing says football like Cheerleader Barbie.

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love this cd by Golden Triangle

Posted on November 9, 2012 by is there any more pie?

To listen to samples and/or purchase this cd, click here. Cougar Creek Band Members, this one’s for you!  I’m waiting for Will to report in with details of the cd release party at the Saxon last night. 

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another storm, post Sandy

Posted on November 7, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Stocking up: Batteries. Flashlights. Toilet paper. Water. Bread. Propane. Protein bars. Yep.  We’re ready.  The wind is blowing.  The snow is snowing.  We still have power (obviously!). It’s so good to be snug and warm here at home.  

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the last sunday night in austin

Posted on November 5, 2012 by is there any more pie?

The 7:40 pm show at the Alamo Drafthouse: Every Sunday night, 10:30 pm at the Continental Club: We’re heading home today. This is what’s waiting for us. We’re so lucky this huge pine tree (or other downed pines) didn’t land … Continue reading →

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