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opening day, but not for football
You guessed it! It’s Peach Man season! We are gorging ourselves. I’m even toying with the idea of making cherry jelly. Next week and the week after that the apricots will arrive. Brace yourselves for jam, my friends. It will … Continue reading
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the first eight hours
The Funny Grandson and his parents arrived Friday afternoon and within 30 minutes–after hugs and greetings–the kid ran down the hill and jumped off the dock. He’d worn his bathing suit under his pants since Butte, so he wasted no … Continue reading
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fly boy
Very early Saturday morning the Funny Grandson, his dad and I were down at the beach. Uncle Will had been burning driftwood, the FG hauling brush, and Ben and I drinking coffee. And then…the neighbor started up his sea plane. … Continue reading
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a happy dad
Son Ben’s favorite dessert is banana cream pudding. Believe it or not, I’ve never made it before (he has a lot of favorite desserts so I’ve never delved into this particular one). But here it is, in a trifle dish, … Continue reading
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let’s get this party started
That’s what Captain Lee says to his guests aboard the yacht on BELOW DECK (a tv show on the Bravo channel). Oh, yes, let’s do that, please. Sunday evening there was life on the dock. George and Will had a … Continue reading
the sweetest woman in the world
Happy Birthday to my mother-in-law, who passed away at the age of 94 in 2003. Everyone loved her. And we all miss her terribly. I’ve mentioned this before, but she taught me to can fruit, make jam and cook apple … Continue reading
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peppers, dip and soda pop
Hmmmmm…… What does this mean? What is my refrigerator telling you? Answer: Will is coming! We pick him up at the airport Wednesday afternoon and I’m sure that on Thursday morning he’ll be sauteeing peppers and cooking eggs. He’s going … Continue reading
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obsessed
See the wasp nest? We have sprayed six of them hanging from the eaves of the house. We assume they are yellow jacket’s nests, but intense Googling has shown that bald-faced hornets make similar (if not identical) paper nests. These … Continue reading
a mini road trip and a doctor visit
We’re heading to Coeur d’Alene today to meet with a new oncologist. An oncologist for the summer. Banjo Man needs to have someone here to administer his medication every three months. It will be a three-hour round trip, so while … Continue reading
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outhouse decor
My mission, given to me by Banjo Man, was to find a holder for a package of hand wipes and a very small, very narrow basket for their disposal. For the outhouse. At the cabin. Up on the mountain. My … Continue reading
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is there any more pie? 