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boot lust…again

What I do for fun:  look at western boots on ebay.  Yes, that does sound terribly exciting, doesn’t it?  Hey, it beats cleaning toilets. I rarely bid on them.  Usually the ones I like (the fancy, multi-colored pointed-toe babies) are … Continue reading

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making life easy tip #1

No, I’m not talking about your tub. I’m talking about your kitchen sink.  This baby can clean grease and icky stuff and odors from your stainless steel sink faster than you can say, “Where’s the chocolate?” Fast is good.

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sweet & slow cookin’ pork tacos

This recipe caught my eye because it called for cooking pork in a slow cooker. Now, we all know that “slow cooker” = crock pot.   And I’m a serious Crock Pot kinda gal.  One of these days I am going … Continue reading

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seen on the dock

Now a New York Times bestseller. How cool is that!!!!!

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it’s his party

Everyone who knows and loves Banjo Man knows that he is very, very spoiled.  It’s part of his charm, unless he is getting on my nerves and then I have to scold him. Sometimes his very sensitive feelings get hurt, … Continue reading

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oh me oh my oh***

“I wanna do right, but not right now.”*** ***lyrics by Gillian Welch, “Miss Ohio” Oh me oh my oh. We’re in the Big City. We’re going to a concert. We’re wearing our boots. Gillian Welch has a voice so strong and … Continue reading

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the return of Banjo Man

Yes, the rumors are true. Details of his birthday tomorrow.  Chocolate ice cream, Chianti and huckleberry baked goods were involved.  

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mini star

“I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my fellow actors, my very patient director and also the writers, without whom this movie would have been impossible.” “Ooops…..I forgot to thank my agent!” “Help!!!  I can’t see the cue cards!!!!!” One … Continue reading

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surrender

  I give up. The damn deer have triumphed again.  They wriggled under the steps and found their way to my tomatoes and basil plants.  I chased them off, but they returned (when I was off getting netting).  I came home … Continue reading

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another crock pot experiment

Okay, now you all know I never have been and never will be a professional food photographer. And yes, this looks less than appetizing. As I used to tell my hungry children (all six of them, gathered ’round the dining … Continue reading

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