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hitting the wall

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…

…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!!

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

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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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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