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it’s my party and i’ll laugh if i want to

Posted on December 9, 2011 by is there any more pie?

Does anyone remember that song???  No?  Okay.  It’s from the 1950’s (I think) and the actual lyrics are:  It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want, sigh if I want to, die if I want to; you would cry … Continue reading →

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in texas: life in the sandbox

Posted on December 8, 2011 by is there any more pie?

I shouldn’t tell you how many hours I spent hunting for a baby turtle sandbox for my grandson.  Two months before his birthday I ran the whole sandbox idea past his mom and dad, who said okay, and I thought it would … Continue reading →

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heavy metal expressions

Posted on December 7, 2011 by is there any more pie?

Where are the hot dogs? Bring on the ribs! My space alien grill smiles at me. Whaddya mean, I’m not in Texas anymore???? My guitar looks a bit dismayed. (Get a grip, I tell him.  At least you’re not still … Continue reading →

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in texas: lovin’ Lamar

Posted on December 6, 2011 by is there any more pie?

If you’ve been in Austin, chances are you’ve driven South Lamar.   These signs share a parking lot, so you can buy a guitar and walk next door and have a beer.  Or vice versa.  Not that I drink beer.  I’ve guzzled a … Continue reading →

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what’s inside box #17

Posted on December 5, 2011 by is there any more pie?

Box #17 (or was it #27??  or #189??) contained baby clothes and blankets.  A couple of them brought back wonderful memories.  But the rest were a mystery.  Why on earth had I carted this box around for 30+ years? But … Continue reading →

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rethinking the dining corner

Posted on December 2, 2011 by is there any more pie?

I took apart two chair seats Wednesday.  They were my grandmother’s cherry dining room chairs;  I had recovered them about 10 years ago by stapling fabric over what was already there. Then I had my “shabby chic” secondhand-furniture nervous breakdown … Continue reading →

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a boy’s best friend

Posted on December 1, 2011 by is there any more pie?

Meet Pan. He was a gift to my son when his was one (thank you, Aunt Marge) and was very much loved.  After resurrecting Pan from a box of treasured baby toys, I’ve been cleaning and repairing him since 8 PM … Continue reading →

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re-homing the cobra, part 2

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

In honor of Black Monday and internet Christmas shopping, I have listed my cobra on Craigslist.  “For the person who has everything, a science major, a biology teacher or for someone who likes to make his own belts and hat … Continue reading →

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in texas: re-homing the cobra, part 1

Posted on November 28, 2011 by is there any more pie?

Meet Alex.  He is a second-generation taxidermist and a really nice guy.  He gave us a tour of his family’s taxidermy studio, Martinez Brothers, on South Lamar in Austin. You’re wondering why I told Banjo Man and Son #2 to … Continue reading →

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post-thankgiving day of reckoning

Posted on November 26, 2011 by is there any more pie?

I liked this apple tart a lot.  I ate a big piece. And I loved this very special cake, too.  I ate a big piece. And this??? I don’t like this at all.  And I’ll never tell what the number was … Continue reading →

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