Author Archives: is there any more pie?

scotch and cock-a-leekie soup

Posted on January 27, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Our Good Friend Bachelor Steve is a Scotch lover, just like Banjo Man.  During the overseas-travel phase of my life (also called “getting away from the kids”) I discovered a love of exploring liquor stores, the kinds of small intimate … Continue reading →

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top chef

Posted on January 26, 2012 by is there any more pie?

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counting the days

Posted on January 25, 2012 by is there any more pie?

yep, I’m counting the days until this: and this: And this: I have grown tired of cranberries. I want peaches, don’t you? 

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THE DEBT

Posted on January 24, 2012 by is there any more pie?

what we rented last week… Banjo Man could barely breathe for the excitement.  We ate a box of Wheat Thins, 2 cans of roasted peanuts and 2 salads while watching the movie. He likes spy thrillers, but nothing scary (like horror … Continue reading →

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right around the corner

Posted on January 23, 2012 by is there any more pie?

What was 1/2 price at Wal-Mart last Friday: Okay, I know this isn’t the best photograph. The darn things wouldn’t hold still. They are a little sad, a little droopy, but they are what they are and what they are … Continue reading →

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first snow

Posted on January 22, 2012 by is there any more pie?

i am not loving it.

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garden spells and more

Posted on January 21, 2012 by is there any more pie?

For all of you gardeners out there (especially those with gardener’s soap), you may like this book. And these, too. Check out sarah addison allen if you’re looking for beautifully written characters and a tiny bit of magic.

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act iii: annual gathering of writers

Posted on January 20, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Writers are odd people.  We love to get together and talk about writing, but first we have to talk about…lots of other things. Such as our new favorite beauty products. (I didn’t have a new beauty favorite to share this … Continue reading →

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why i bought this vintage planter

Posted on January 19, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Hint: I knew it was perfect for a certain member of the band.

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why i ended up with a dozen water goblets

Posted on January 18, 2012 by is there any more pie?

My mother sometimes frets about her attic.  Some of my grandmother’s stuff was stored up there after she died and sometimes my mother frets about the mess overhead. I can understand that.  I can get worked up to a decent fret … Continue reading →

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