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be still my heart, he’s back!

Posted on April 9, 2019 by is there any more pie?

Jeremy Wade has been off television for two years and…he’s returning with a new show!!! I had no idea this was happening. Banjo Man was trying to cheer me up this past weekend and discovered reruns of “River Monsters” on … Continue reading →

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highwaymen

Posted on April 8, 2019 by is there any more pie?

The Outlaws made Headlines. The Lawmen made History. We watched this movie Friday night on Netflix. “The Highwaymen” are two Texas Rangers who come out of retirement to put a stop to Bonnie and Clyde’s murder spree. It’s based on … Continue reading →

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what’s wrong with this picture?

Posted on April 5, 2019 by is there any more pie?

Hint: it’s the sink cutout. Yesterday, after waiting three weeks for this counter (and for the finishing stages that would follow next week) the counter company guys arrived and unloaded my lovely “solid surface” (aka Corian) counter in three pieces. … Continue reading →

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going once…

Posted on April 4, 2019 by is there any more pie?

The Shelter Harbor Inn, about 20 minutes south of here, had been sold. A farm in the 1800’s, an Inn in 1911, a music colony for composers, a little destination resort with 24 rooms, large restaurant and two tennis courts, … Continue reading →

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april flowers

Posted on April 3, 2019 by is there any more pie?

A gift from my friend Barbara, these tulips certainly brighten up the basement. I had no idea where the vases were packed, so I used the bottom half of my Dutch windmill cookie jar. Very appropriate! I love tulips. Tomorrow … Continue reading →

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in search of…

Posted on April 2, 2019 by is there any more pie?

These excursions can be fun or epic failures. I never know how the day is going to end up. Last Thursday I took my 93-year old mother out for our weekly adventure. And oh, yes, it’s always an adventure. I … Continue reading →

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happy birthday to nancy!

Posted on April 1, 2019 by is there any more pie?

Our sweet girl is 39 today. Imagine that! I have searched for a childhood photo of her, but I’m having trouble. Everything is still packed and I’m operating from one small corner of my office, which I am so happy … Continue reading →

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a turtle or a cutting board?

Posted on March 26, 2019 by is there any more pie?

Saturday I went off to buy another cabinet knob at Lowe’s and search the secondhand stores for a small bookcase for the living room. I also looked for interesting copper pieces to tone down my bright white kitchen and bring … Continue reading →

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oh, happy monday!

Posted on March 25, 2019 by is there any more pie?

I was all set to whine today. This blog post was going to describe my frustration at needing “one more day” of the work crew in order to finish the rooms upstairs so we could move our furniture and clothes … Continue reading →

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go ahead, light up my life

Posted on March 23, 2019 by is there any more pie?

I ordered the most beautiful, odd, gorgeous chandelier from Wayfair.com last month. The whole lamp-ordering thing made me more than a little nervous. What if I ordered the wrong thing and had to live with it until I died? What … Continue reading →

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