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wake me when it’s over
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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where there’s a will…
We arrived here at the lake in early June, amidst the cool weather and plenty of clouds. And Covid. Naturally everyone was afraid of the virus, so we were careful to quarantine for two weeks after our flights from back … Continue reading
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the labor day storm
Everyone I’ve talked to says they’ve never experienced a storm like the one we had on Labor Day Monday. The guys were up and out early, before seven, to head up to the cabin and get things ready for … Continue reading
