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my life right now
When I am not exercising or going to physical therapy or sewing, I am resting (okay, napping) on the couch. A lovely mindless Hallmark Christmas movie plays on the tv as I snooze, stretched out on the couch by the … Continue reading
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our tree
After much deliberation and a little bit of angst, we decided not to put up our Christmas tree this year. We wouldn’t have had a lot of time to enjoy it because we are heading to Austin to spend Christmas … Continue reading
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gasbarro’s wines
Oh, does Banjo Man love to shop here! One Saturday afternoon while My French Friend Janou was visiting, we headed up to the city to Federal Hill for an Italian lunch and some Italian shopping and and Italian Wine Tasting. … Continue reading
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the wintry mix
Okay, I get it: it’s winter. Sigh. So far we’ve had snow, sleet and rain. And lots of wind. The forecast is for a few inches of snow this afternoon and tonight and into tomorrow morning. Pretty puny storm compared … Continue reading
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turkey troubles and a lovely day
BEFORE: AFTER: Yes, we had a happy group around the table! We’d all had our doubts as to whether this would happen this year, but everyone pitched in and made it work! I never even had to sit down on … Continue reading
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thanksgiving 2019
We’re ready! Turkeys are in the oven and the kitchen is clean. Wine is cooling. Drippings standing by to be made into gravy. Tablecloths have been ironed and the pumpkins are looking cheerful, as they always do. We wish you … Continue reading
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the next dak prescott
I’ve received the Funny Grandson’s Christmas wish list and, as expected, it’s all about Dallas Cowboys football and football jerseys. He owns a Dak Prescott jersey and would really, really like another team member’s, too. The kid just finished up … Continue reading
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in pieces
My French Friend Janou brought the hardest jigsaw puzzle I’ve ever seen with her to Rhode Island. We spent several lazy mornings–and afternoons–patiently putting the pieces together. Our wolf is gorgeous. I’ve never seen such unusually-shaped puzzle pieces, but we … Continue reading
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happy birthday, big guy
My oldest child is 47 today. 47. He had a play pen, wore cloth diapers and watched Captain Kangaroo on television. Today is my chance to dig up old photos of him and relive those early years, if just for … Continue reading
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blowin’ in the wind
“The older I get the more wisdom I find in the ancient rule of taking first things first – a process which often reduces the most complex human problem to a manageable proportion.” Dwight D. Eisenhower Speaking of … Continue reading
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is there any more pie? 