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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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a few more pictures from austin

And at the Austin airport’s new gift shop I saw these.  Hilarious!  I didn’t have room in my bag for any of them, unfortunately. Which one is your favorite?  

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root beer and pancakes

It’s good to be a grandmother, especially when my daughter-in-law says, “He can eat anything he wants!” and believes that grandmothers should be allowed to spoil their grandsons. I’m very good at that.  It’s one of my super powers. So … Continue reading

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texas quilters and a september show

This was how I spent my first Saturday in Austin while Will was at work across the street.  The Palmer Events Center is right across from  Terry Black’s BBQ and Will’s smoking “pits”.  After a morning of heavy rains and … Continue reading

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when coffee is necessary, find a robot

Hi, everyone. I’m back in Rhode Island.  Will took me to the Austin airport at 3:30 AM last Wednesday.  My suitcase was much lighter (baby quilt finished and gifted, jam, summer clothes and sandals left behind) and my heavy electronics … Continue reading

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sunrise to denver

This was the view out of the plane’s window on Friday morning, shortly after leaving Spokane. My heart lifted a little at the sight. We’d had a stressful time leaving the lake.  There was a lot going on and some … Continue reading

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