Author Archives: is there any more pie?

before, during and after

Posted on April 10, 2022 by is there any more pie?

Here’s a picture of The Tree a few winters ago. Then there was this, as I’m sure you remember from my many posts whining about it: Two weeks ago, before the crew came to remove the branches, one by one.  … Continue reading →

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seaside hotel

Posted on April 9, 2022 by is there any more pie?

This series from Denmark was one of the best things that happened to us all winter. I kid you not. You can watch it with a Masterpiece/PBS subscription.  It’s worth paying for it for a month while you binge on … Continue reading →

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the broken winter is almost over

Posted on April 8, 2022 by is there any more pie?

Our old, tree-damaged front door has been removed and a new one has been installed. Two weeks ago a lot of men showed up to fix things.  I’m not sure why this particular day was selected by two different crews, … Continue reading →

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fifty-nine days away

Posted on April 7, 2022 by is there any more pie?

In 59 days, Banjo Man and I will be arriving in Spokane.  Last night I received an email from Southwest stating they have changed our flights.  No surprise there.  Southwest is very good at changing flights. I just hope they … Continue reading →

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happy food faces

Posted on April 6, 2022 by is there any more pie?

March went by quickly and I couldn’t be happier about that.  March?  Not a fan. But these pictures make me smile. Son Ben came to visit for a week during his Spring Break. Nancy celebrated her birthday.  I made the … Continue reading →

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ghosts of the past

Posted on March 13, 2022 by is there any more pie?

Sixty years ago today Banjo Man was snowshoeing to the top of Sam’s Mountain, across the saddle to Green’s Ridge and onward, to end up near the top of Green’s Ridge. He and his friend Gary Palmer wanted to see … Continue reading →

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bread bags and skinny chickens

Posted on March 11, 2022 by is there any more pie?

As we all know, the cost of living has gone up.  Way up.  Grocery shopping is a grim chore, even though we no longer have to wear a mask.  People are experiencing “price shock” in every aisle. Gas is almost … Continue reading →

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fox and friends

Posted on March 3, 2022 by is there any more pie?

No, not the news channel.  Take a deep breath.  You know I stay away from politics on the blog, right? It is finally, finally, FINALLY March.  The temps are above 30 (for the moment), the sky is blue and the … Continue reading →

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new kid in the kitchen

Posted on February 28, 2022 by is there any more pie?

This is my new Elite Cuisine Model 4829 toaster.  And yes, this sucker is very long.  It’s designed to toast those long slices of sourdough bread of which Banjo Man is so fond. Two weeks ago our toaster died and … Continue reading →

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drink up

Posted on February 22, 2022 by is there any more pie?

There’s a bit of bright news this morning, in the last week of February, in the so-far-disappointing and grim Year of 2022,  with cold temps still surrounding us with ice and misery. (I am feeling dramatic this morning). And the … Continue reading →

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