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the bridal shower

Posted on June 11, 2012 by is there any more pie?

What do you do with a bride who wants a very, very small wedding??  A bride who doesn’t want to be the center of attention, who prefers an intimate family luncheon at her favorite restaurant? Why, you throw her an … Continue reading →

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a man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do

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

Some of you know my youngest son, Sarge , is in the Army (which he loves).  We’d all hoped he could join us next weekend for his sister’s wedding, but the Army had other plans for him. He’d been getting his … Continue reading →

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seen on a music store bulletin board…

Posted on June 8, 2012 by is there any more pie?
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cupcakes are hot

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

Everyone wants them for their weddings.  In Austin there are cupcake bakeries and cupcake food trailers and people line up to buy exotic flavor combos of cake and frosting. I wanted cupcakes for the shower dessert so I could use … Continue reading →

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what would virginia do?

Posted on June 6, 2012 by is there any more pie?

 That is the question I ask Banjo Man whenever he stomps to the phone to give his adult children advice.  It brings him to a screeching halt, then he flashes me a sheepish look and says, “All right.” Our children will never … Continue reading →

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keen-wah, a luncheon favorite

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

I’ll be posting about the surprise bridal shower in a few days, but I’ve promised to share this recipe I served at the luncheon.  For gluten-free and vegetarian guests, it’s especially yummy.  I tossed the diced avocado with lemon juice … Continue reading →

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hitting the wall

Posted on June 2, 2012 by is there any more pie?

The Narragansett wall, that is. Here’s DMP, taking a break from silk flowers and real flowers and vintage flowers and tulle. It’s not all work here, folks. After the sunset, Banjo Man joined us for a short music jam in … Continue reading →

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it’s a dirty job, but…

Posted on June 1, 2012 by is there any more pie?

…someone has to do it. I owe Dancing Mandolin Player big-time.  I think I should cook all of her meals this summer (she likes beans and lentils!!).  And wash her car (wait a minute, I’ve never washed a car!!) and scrub … Continue reading →

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guess who’s here!!

Posted on May 31, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Yes, Dancing Mandolin Player is in Rhode Island!!  She has come to rescue me from Floral Wedding Decoration Incompetence Syndrome.  Here she is unloading bags of silk garlands from her suitcase. We went to Home Depot for plants. I had … Continue reading →

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the bride and banjo man

Posted on May 30, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Digging weeds. Shopping for plants. Planting the plants. Watering grass seed. Moving ladders. Raking leaves. Hauling gravel. Moving dirt. In other words, getting ready for the wedding!

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