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starting november right

Yesterday was our annual fall fabric shopping trip in Massachusetts. Sound the trumpets, make the coffee, gas up the car and be on the road by 8:30! We–wild women that we are– look forward to it all year.  As we … Continue reading

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fifty shades of gray

No, I’m not blogging about that ridiculous book. I’m talking about paint chips, folks!  Do you know how many shades of gray paint can be found at Home Depot?  Between Behr and Glidden, there has to be at least sixty … Continue reading

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the end of the ugly stairs, hopefully

Here’s the guy who greeted me at the flooring store.  After I pet him and told him how handsome he was, he stuck his nose in my crotch and refused to let me look at carpet. The embarrassed store owner … Continue reading

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the end of cold feet?

Banjo Man’s cold feet take up a lot of time in our little world. Over the years I’ve bought him electric heating pads, an under-desk electric foot warmer, a hot water bottle shaped like a boa constrictor, dozens of wool … Continue reading

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23 days away

Thanksgiving isn’t 23 days away, but the arrival of Son #1, Amber and the Funny Grandson is.  They have a week off and are flying in to spend it with us. We are so excited. This will be the first … Continue reading

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ozark

This is a wild show!  Banjo Man and I just finished season 1.  We’d started it in the summer of 2017, but after three episodes I decided it was too intense.  Banjo Man watched the whole thing, though.  And now … Continue reading

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happy birthday to will

He’s right where he wants to be in July. Did you know that Will is in a video that has over 26 million hits???? Yes, 26 MILLION.  Check it out.  He appears at about the 1:00 minute mark. Happy Birthday, … Continue reading

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at last, thank God

Light the fireworks!  Cue the band!  Beat the drums and shout Hallelujah! The Cornhuskers won a game Saturday night.  A massive sigh of relief was heard o’er the land. It was a stressful game.  Aren’t they all?  We had to … Continue reading

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a star is born

Last week my daughter and I headed to the movies for some “girl time”.  This was the movie of choice for the afternoon (we would head to dinner after the show), because who doesn’t love Bradley Cooper or Lady Gaga? … Continue reading

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pumpkins, friends and more

Yes, we are sitting on pumpkins and having a conversation.  That’s what old friends do, especially when one of them has a pumpkin patch. I absolutely love spending time with this woman.  Can you tell? Meanwhile, back at home, I … Continue reading

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