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and covid continues

Last Saturday afternoon we took George to Spokane, as he was going to spend the night near the airport and catch an early flight out the next morning. On the way home we stopped at Kohl’s because I remembered I … Continue reading

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the ghost otter

I know my otter isn’t really a ghost, but for a week or so we really wondered if Will had actually seen what he thought he had. A little gray head, the V of the water surrounding him, swimming away … Continue reading

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they are out there somewhere

Will has been renamed “The Hunter”.  He found these in one evening, the first evening he was on the beach in 2020. Two are chips, of course.  But the one second from the left is the real thing. We remain … Continue reading

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social distancing at its best

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saturday june 20 at the lake

Well, I just spent two hours trying to sync the photos on my phone to my new laptop.  I thought I’d done it, but…no.  There are pictures on the computer somewhere, but I can’t find them.  Excuse me while I … Continue reading

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an anniversary

We are here at the lake! I think I need to say that again:  We are here at the lake!!! Flying from Providence to Spokane was easy and exhausting and just plain weird.  The airports were almost empty.  The few … Continue reading

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the new normal

My friend Pat sent me this picture so I would be prepared for my flight this morning. I’ll let you know how the trip goes.

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over and out

We’re packing. Time is running out and the pressure is on, but that’s okay.  It happens every time, so we’re cranky and stressed but keeping our eye on the prize:  summer at the lake. I haven’t blogged for a few … Continue reading

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playing games

The Funny Grandson and I enjoy a good game of UNO whenever we’re lucky enough to be together.  Complete with trash talk, victory laps and ice cream bars, it would never be described as a quiet activity. So during the … Continue reading

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what’s going on

And one last note:  the hair salons open today!  I have a much-needed appointment with Sue on Wednesday.  Oh joy!!! I think they should serve champagne. When do salons open in your state?  Have you had your hair done yet?   … Continue reading

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