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tree-in-a-bag
Another Christmas season, another discussion about the tree… Banjo Man refused to haul the three sections of the artificial, prelit 7-foot tree out of the shed unless I was going to decorate it with ornaments. This year I put my … Continue reading
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not in the mood
Something happened to me yesterday that has never happened to me before. Banjo Man and I spent yesterday afternoon doing errands about twenty miles north of our house. A grocery stop and a Christmas-present-pick up at Kohl’s were the highlights … Continue reading
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and so we are thankful
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you are looking forward to a lovely day of food and family and friends. And pie. The day before Thanksgiving last year: The day before Thanksgiving this year: And now it is Thanksgiving morning and … Continue reading
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a little bit of sewing
This is a “poker” pillowcase for the Funny Grandson. A highlight of his summer was camping at the cabin and learning to play poker with his father, uncle and grandfather. I took him into the local quilt store to show … Continue reading
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a little banjo man update
Since we’ve returned to Rhode Island we’ve been consumed with medical appointments and tests. The first one? A PSMA PET scan in Waterford, Connecticut. You’re wondering what that is. Well, it’s something new (and wonderful) that uses a new “radioactive … Continue reading
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confessions of a weather wimp
Football weather? I think not. Last weekend I turned on the air conditioners. It was 76 degrees and humid. I whined a bit. Okay, a lot. Yesterday, FINALLY, the temperatures dipped to somewhere in the 50’s, with bright sun and … Continue reading
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change? what change?
Dealing with Banjo Man about technical stuff is never easy. In fact, it should be avoided whenever possible. Changing technical stuff–tv, cell phones, etc–is never easy either, but if you want to save money? It’s absolutely necessary. Last week I … Continue reading
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must love dogs
Dear Westin and Marriot Bonvoy, I think you have a big problem. While the “Element” is a gorgeous hotel in downtown Omaha, conveniently next door to my sister-in-law and her husband, it stinks. Literally. Your carpets are stained from dog … Continue reading
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3049
3049 is the magic number. Yes, we are home in Rhode Island once again as of 3:30 PM Friday. And yes, that is the number of miles we travelled from the lake to here. Oh, my goodness. Thursday, while Banjo … Continue reading
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almost home, day 10 on the road
If I could jump for joy this morning I would, though I would not jump on the elevator. Because, as you can see, many bad things could happen. We are 387 miles from home and our own beds. It is … Continue reading
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