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off to see the wizard

Here he is.  Meet Doug Bond, our music teacher. We love him.  He’s crazy-fun and crazy-talented and he makes us feel as if we can be musicians, too.  Here’s a picture, in focus: We went to his show Friday night, … Continue reading

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spring in you-know-where

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practice makes perfect, yeah, it does

Retired Mountain Lady, our fearless leader, is multi-tasking here. She can play the guitar and the keyboard at the same time!! Now all she needs is one of those foot drums. We’ve been practicing.  A lot.  Once a week we … Continue reading

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the answer

No more messy ovens. Here’s one on  ebay.

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are you old enough…

…to know what this is??? Hint: it cost $1.00 at the thrift shop. Want to see it again? I used to have one, but I lost it somewhere along the way.  I’m going to use this tonight, when I make … Continue reading

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feet first

Dancing Mandolin Player gave me a special gift last week:  an appointment with a reflexologist. re·flex·ol·o·gy noun \ˌrē-ˌflek-ˈsä-lə-jē\ Definition of REFLEXOLOGY 1 : the study and interpretation of behavior in terms of simple and complex reflexes 2 : massage of … Continue reading

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one and only cruise vacation

Nineteen years ago Banjo Man and I went on a cruise.  He learned how to snorkel. I didn’t. He saw fish.  I didn’t. He ate two entrees at every dinner.   I didn’t. He wore a baggy bathing suit.  I didn’t. … Continue reading

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mysterious mushrooms

People are talking about mushrooms right now.  About hunting for them, finding them, identifying them, keeping their locations secret, cooking with them, drying them…you get the idea. Look closely at this photo.   Do you see the plate of mushrooms there? … Continue reading

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montana: cocktails off the grid

Old house: New house: Food:  View: Paparazzi:

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here comes the su—no, never mind

Yes, the sun came out.  It didn’t stay long, but its presence was so exciting I ran for the camera.  I cropped this photo to look like an ancient Celtic burial site.  It’s actually the path to Will’s fire pit. … Continue reading

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