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cars and covid

Posted on November 17, 2020 by is there any more pie?

Last month Banjo Man decided he needed a reliable off-road vehicle with which to haul a trailer full of building supplies up the mountain to his beloved cabin. The summer of 2021 is going to be the Year of the … Continue reading →

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what was that?

Posted on November 9, 2020 by is there any more pie?

Yesterday morning I was looking out my bathroom window and admiring Banjo Man’s latest leaf-blowing efforts when a roaring noise began and the house trembled. It lasted long enough for me to wonder if something huge was sliding off our … Continue reading →

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wake me when it’s over

Posted on November 3, 2020 by is there any more pie?

Yesterday I had one of those procedures where you have to “prep” the day before (i.e. live in the bathroom). Because of issues the last time I had this lovely thing done, it was decided that a stronger anesthesia would … Continue reading →

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an escape from the present

Posted on October 30, 2020 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man and I are back in front of the television. That’s not exactly breaking news, but it’s how we are surviving 2020. And surviving 2020 is the name of the game. Here are some Amazon Prime shows you might … Continue reading →

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hey, it’s his birthday!

Posted on October 29, 2020 by is there any more pie?

The Funny Grandson turned 10 today! Does he look happy? I think he does! We wish we were there to celebrate with the family, but I sent an Early Birthday box of goodies–including a blueberry cake–three weeks ago. Next year, … Continue reading →

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democracy in the rain

Posted on October 29, 2020 by is there any more pie?

I just returned from voting at my town hall. “Early voting” was a first for me, because I love the excitement of election day. Four years ago I was up before dawn, itching to get to the polling place and … Continue reading →

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cabin joy

Posted on October 15, 2020 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man has a cabin. And he loves it very much. Many of you reading this already know that. This fall the cabin got a new roof, a new porch, new screens, new supports and–ta da!–a floor. The excitement of … Continue reading →

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it’s pumpkin time in rhode island

Posted on October 12, 2020 by is there any more pie?

I drove down to Home Goods on Saturday hoping to find a white twin-sized fleece blanket. Oddly there were very few blankets. But there was a pumpkin pillow! Banjo Man hauled my bins of velvet pumpkins and fall decorations up … Continue reading →

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the man above the mountains

Posted on October 11, 2020 by is there any more pie?

His neck is on fire. He is not wearing a mask. This was the view from the plane as we flew over Colorado last Wednesday afternoon. The sudden onset of smoke was startling. Such a filthy sight after many miles … Continue reading →