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extreme makeover…

…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

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

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

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?

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

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a september 11 tribute

Thank you, Nebraska.

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slippery slope

Uh-oh. Dancing Mandolin Player has broken her ankle. I hope she doesn’t mind my spreading the news, but since she is immobile for the next six weeks I figured she would most likely appreciate sympathy and emails. Especially when she … Continue reading

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the perfect country song?

Steve Goodman and John Prine wrote it. David Allen Coe recorded it.  The lyrics are a bit different, but still hilarious.  It’s a fun song to sing. Which one do you like better?

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it’s going to take a while

This a small corner of my office.  Obviously I haven’t accomplished much in the past 48 hours.  See that fiddle case?  Inside is a violin waiting to be tuned.  Next to it is a black bag filled with music.  The pile … Continue reading

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they do!

A very special venue near the ocean: An arbor made by the groom’s father: Here comes the bride. The groom doesn’t look at all nervous. Or does he? The vows were lovely. Heartfelt. And made everyone tear up. Poor Banjo … Continue reading

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