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4th of July

This is leftover pie.  I’m showing you this last, lonely piece of peach pie (with a soggy crust) tonight, which I am eating while I type, because I took no pictures on the 4th.  Not one. I’d intended to march … Continue reading →

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the day before the parade

There was a cake. And champagne. And a great big truck to decorate. But there were a lot of people helping. Instructions were given. We all happily do what the keyboardist says. Even her little sister, who blows a mean trumpet. See? … Continue reading →

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the centennial gig

July 2 was a hometown celebration, in front of the high school in the center of town. And the band played from 12-1 in the music tent. Glen and I tried to keep up as best we could, but I … Continue reading →

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Name that cow.

Really.  Name this cow.  I saw her in Montana.  She was surrounded by friends and relatives.  And they were having lunch outdoors. I’ve never seen a cow with a bull’s eye on her midsection.  It was quite impressive.  Fashionable, even.

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Practice makes perfect. We hope.

The Cougar Creek Band is playing a big gig tomorrow afternoon. Most of us are nervous. Some are not.  Like this mandolin player. I forgot to take pictures at this afternoon’s practice session. Isn’t this a beautiful stage? Picture it filled … Continue reading →

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travel trip #1

Never leave home without calamine lotion and nail polish. (I know this is a semi-disgusting picture, but not every photo can be as exciting as a guy posing with an ear of corn).

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Day 6: End of the Road

We’re here. The car is unloaded, the guitar cake pan is on the kitchen counter, the instruments are unpacked and tuned, laundry is piled neatly in baskets, and we sat on the screened porch and drank some wine and ate … Continue reading →

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I love him.

He does anything I tell him to. Stand over there with the corn, honey. He loves being a tourist. Don’t mind the screaming children. Just look like you’re a gunfighter. The famous Wall’s Drug gave me a headache, but the … Continue reading →

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South Dakota loves big animals.

It’s really quite amazing what you see in front of motels and stores. I missed the picture of the giant red and purple horse. Maybe next year.

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Right here in River City

“We’ve got trouble, right here in River City”.  Ring any bells?  Are you old enough to know the lyrics to THE MUSIC MAN? Day 3 of The Road Trip was long and rainy.  But the sun broke through the clouds … Continue reading →

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