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promoted!

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

Guess who was promoted to Staff Sargeant last week?

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41 years ago…

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

We were so young. And our parents were so young. And so supportive and happy. It’s been a wild ride, Banjo Man. And a good one. Happy Anniversary!!!!!

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she said yes to the dress

Posted on September 25, 2011 by is there any more pie?

I can show you a picture of the flip-flop rack at the bridal salon. Why are there flip-flops at a bridal salon? For pedicures? Dancing? Beach weddings? I can show you the display of veils. My bubble-cut Barbie didn’t have a … Continue reading →

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insomnia and sofas

Posted on September 23, 2011 by is there any more pie?

I can’t promise this will be my last extreme home makeover post. But I hope so, for your sakes. First, a brief Family Couch History: 1972, a $25 yard sale couch, one of those wooden frames with six cushions. I … Continue reading →

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extreme makeover…

Posted on September 22, 2011 by is there any more pie?

…or was today more like that “hoarders” show on tv? I used to watch a BBC program where the hosts would make some poorly-dressed woman go through her closet and toss her favorite, beloved clothes “into the bin”. I thought that seemed … Continue reading →

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redecorating chapter 2

Posted on September 21, 2011 by is there any more pie?

It’s been a little busy around here since we bought the HDTV. We moved all the old furniture (and I do mean old, not necessarily in a good way) out of the living room area and into the kitchen/dining area. … Continue reading →

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redecorating

Posted on September 18, 2011 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man picked out his 70th birthday present today. He is now watching Saturday’s recorded football game, Nebraska vs. Washington. Life is good when you have 120Hz and a 42″ HD screen. Having to move every single piece of furniture … Continue reading →

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hey, buddy, take it somewhere else

Posted on September 16, 2011 by is there any more pie?

I wonder if he’s the same coyote who woke us up at 3 AM. This picture was taken one morning last winter, after I’d spotted a coyote asleep in the woods very close to the dining room window. When I rapped on … Continue reading →

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guess who called?

Posted on September 15, 2011 by is there any more pie?

This guy. Where is he? Alaska. Where’s he going? Fort Leavenworth. India. Arizona. Fort Bragg. And maybe Austin. Because he can’t believe his mother goes out to bars at night to hear music. He plans to come to Austin to see … Continue reading →