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ending the season

Well, here we are watching a Bowl Game at the Austin condo. There are snacks and tacos and high hopes as five fans munch, cheer and fight moments of despair here in the first quarter. The last time we watched … Continue reading

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merry Christmas eve

Here’s the house across the street from the condo. Pretty, isn’t it? We spent the afternoon with Ben, Amber and the Funny Grandson and arrived back in Austin in time to admire the local decorations. Speaking of decorations, here are … Continue reading

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so very true

I saw this online and had to share. I have seen other lists, but I like this one most of all. We are having one of those lovely “slow mornings” here in New Orleans. Eventually we will stroll down to … Continue reading

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we may never eat again

Eating fried chicken at the famous Treme restaurant “Dooky Chase” has been on Banjo Man’s bucket list for a very long time. Or so he says. It was news to me when he declared he needed to eat there this … Continue reading

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now to NOLA

Yes, we’re “leaving on a jet plane” in a few hours to head to New Orleans, land of gumbo and music and All Things Shrimp. It’s an experiment to check our travel mojo. Banjo Man doesn’t want to fly much … Continue reading

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number 73

Yes, it’s my birthday and that’s how old I am! Am I going to party? Yes, I am! The coffee tastes especially good this morning. So, what is this old party girl going to do to celebrate? Should I tell … Continue reading

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see you next year, chuck

Poor Chuck. His holiday is over and he has been relegated to the “Thanksgiving Bin” for the next ten and a half months. We will miss his goofy, cheerful presence. So it’s on to winter… My childhood creche sat in … Continue reading

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can you hear me now?

It’s December! Can you believe it? My shopping is in total freefall and as I sit here making lists (gotta love lists!) at my desk I am praying for inspiration…and maybe some texted hints from the family in Texas. What … Continue reading

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the “bad grandma” christmas movie

In 2019, when my grandson was nine years old, I thought Die Hard would be a great Christmas movie to watch for his annual pre-Christmas condo sleepover. The Funny Grandson loved–and still does–to come down to Austin and camp out … Continue reading

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new kid in town

This guy was an early birthday gift from Retired Mountain Lady. As you can see, he has a lot of personality and fits right in with velvet pumpkins and mums. He makes me smile every time I look at him. … Continue reading

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