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how old is judi dench?

Is she older than Bill Nighy?  A lot older?  Or has he had “work done” (my guess) and looks better preserved?? We saw the movie “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” two weekends ago.  We drove north to the Big Suburb … Continue reading

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if this iris could talk

if this iris could talk, it would tell you that its little plant family came to our front garden in Rhode Island in Banjo Man’s suitcase. if this iris could talk, it would tell you that its little plant family spent a … Continue reading

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getting ready for the wedding

There was no banjo-playin’ last weekend for Banjo Man. The father-of-the-bride is the busiest person at our house.  He wanted me to go with him to a local garden center to pick out the exact shade of impatiens to match the … Continue reading

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life’s a beach

Last week, while cleaning my teeth, the dental hygienist asked me if I spent a lot of time outdoors.  I sort of nodded and went, “Uhnn” and she assumed I’d said, “Hot damn, I sure do!” She explained she’d recently … Continue reading

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no one wants to read about this

1.  If you think you’re having a nervous breakdown over the upcoming wedding ceremony in the backyard, even though your daughter is marrying the perfect guy for her and your husband is doing all the yard work and one of … Continue reading

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strange craving for strawberry pie

This didn’t work out. I baked the pie shell (lined with aluminum foil, filled with beans).  I mashed and cooked 2 cups of fresh strawberries.  I drained it, added sugar and cornstarch and boiled and stirred and all that good … Continue reading

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flustered

I don’t know how to decorate a fence for an outdoor wedding ceremony. I actually don’t know how to decorate *anything* for an outdoor wedding. It’s not my thang.  While I own 8 (maybe 11) tiered plate holders, 5 sets of china, … Continue reading

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the road to bacon

“What do you want to do for Mother’s Day?” Well, Banjo Man, I want to eat bacon.  I want to go out to breakfast and eat bacon. “Okay.”  Banjo Man resisted telling me the evil damage that fried pork products could do … Continue reading

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spring fling gig

Beautiful day.  Perfect view.  And pretty damn good music, too!

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no, it’s not a planter

My French Friend Janou and I went out to breakfast.  We needed to indulge in protein and coffee before hitting every consignment and thrift shop in town.  Last year we ate in a lovely restaurant overlooking a golf course. Very … Continue reading

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