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let’s talk about freecycle

Posted on January 4, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Once upon a time (last September, to be precise) an aging boomer couple (us) wanted space in our basement workshop area for an upright freezer.  But there was something in the way. Banjo Man wanted to rent a truck ($$$!!!) … Continue reading →

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rest in peace

Posted on January 3, 2012 by is there any more pie?

You’d assume only a young, skinny, athletic person could kill an exercise bike, wouldn’t you? WRONG. Goodbye, old friend.

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last pie of 2011

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

Chocolate Chip Pie. To die for. Secret ingredient in the crust:  vodka. Made by Angela. Last Mexican Train Domino game of 2011: won by Banjo Man, much to everyone’s dismay.  He will never let us forget it. Last picture before … Continue reading →

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happy new year

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

No, it’s not Gene Kelly!!!  No, it’s not Clark Gable!  It’s not even George Clooney. It’s…Pookie, making one of his annual appearances at the girls’ New Year’s Eve slumber party. I should be embarrassed.  I am not.

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banjo man’s other wife

Posted on December 31, 2011 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man gave me this for Christmas: Yes.  Gardener’s Soap.  Pretty box, isn’t it?  The only problem here is that I don’t garden.  Ever.  I don’t touch dirt.  I don’t know the names of flowers.  I cannot identify trees.  I … Continue reading →

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what would christmas day be without…

Posted on December 30, 2011 by is there any more pie?

…the Christmas Karaoke Choir? Our host, “Hot Rod Lincoln” Russ and our hostess, “Harley Chick Karen”: What a great afternoon we had! It was such a treat to be surrounded with children, from a sweet two-year old to happy teenagers. I … Continue reading →

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Sarah and the Tall Boys–coming to RI!!

Posted on December 29, 2011 by is there any more pie?

They’re coming to Rhode Island this weekend!!!!!  (schedule below) We heard about this band from RI friends who said Sarah and the Tall Boys were the best band at Rhythm and Roots* this past Labor Day weekend. So last October, when … Continue reading →

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he is so easy to shop for

Posted on December 28, 2011 by is there any more pie?
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mailing macaroni

Posted on December 27, 2011 by is there any more pie?

Do you associate people with certain foods? I hope you do.  I hope I’m not alone in this. When I think of Dancing Mandolin Player, I think raspberries. French Friend Janou?  Chocolate. Goat cheese.  Sugar cookies.  Coffee.  Bud Lite.  Pie.  … Continue reading →

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merry christmas

Posted on December 24, 2011 by is there any more pie?

Pookie loved his Santa suit.  We would go to the vet’s every Christmas and the staff would take turns having their pictures taken with him. Same with the groomer. We would also take him to the airport when we’d pick … Continue reading →

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