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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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raspberry quesadillas????

I found this recipe on a blog called “Mennonite Girls Can Cook“. For those of you picking raspberries and expecting visits from small children, this might be worth trying. Click HERE to read more recipes on this fabulous cooking blog!  I’m … Continue reading →

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future pies

Banjo-joke-of-the-day Why is the banjo the most important instrument in a bluegrass band? (a.) Every band needs someone to make fun of. (b.) Every jam session needs someone to drown out the inevitable walk-up guitar player who can’t pick worth … Continue reading →

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montana lullaby

Old friends and grandmothers are often the same people. Isn’t he a sweetheart?  At least 20 women passed him around and he never woke up.Play the video below for “Lullaby for Baby”, a song with some western flair.

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what a wedding!!!

Saturday was the most gorgeous day of the summer. Everyone said so. The bride was absolutely gorgeous. The groom looked delerious with joy. Everyone said so. We didn’t look a day over forty-five and our moves on the dance floor … Continue reading →

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will be back in a few days….

I’m taking a few days away from the internet in order to write and practice new fiddle songs and maybe–maybe!!!–sit on the dock with my morning coffee or afternoon iced tea or evening glass of wine. I’ll return this weekend … Continue reading →

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apricot cake and a good work day

I loved today.  I think this was the first time in months I felt completely calm.  The writing went well.  The story is coming together.  It will be a challenge to finish it by the end of August, but it no … Continue reading →

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