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the strange gift
Someone dropped this off in the driveway Saturday afternoon. I don’t know who it was because I was sound asleep in the living room. Stretched out with my feet on a hassock, a quilt draped over me while the television … Continue reading
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the perils of sitting down
One afternoon last week I was down at the beach. It actually looks a lot worse than this. And more wood–of all sizes–shows up every day. I need Banjo Man and the Funny Grandson to help with this project. Anyway, … Continue reading
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land of the chatting strangers
Before I get out of my car, I now say to myself: mind your manners. Yes, I have to remind myself each time. Because I am no longer in the polite-yet-cool New England, a place where idle chit chat is … Continue reading
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oh, yes, i’m at the lake!
Last Thursday was the Big Day At Last. I was up at 3 AM and in the car with Banjo Man at 3:30 AM. I had two very heavy suitcases, but there were two quilts in there so they took … Continue reading
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all packed, almost
I have to keep this short because I have one more suitcase to finish packing. I have packed two boxes to ship and two suitcases to take with me on the plane, plus the little rolling bag–filled with electronics– that … Continue reading
hunger pains
Yesterday afternoon I wanted to be in Sheridan, Wyoming. I really, really wanted to be in Sheridan, Wyoming. At Perkins. A restaurant. A restaurant that serves a turkey dinner. With potatoes and gravy and stuffing. But I was here, in … Continue reading
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sewin’ in the chapel
You can’t tell from this picture, but this quilt shop is in a very large former church. This spring’s Shop Hop with Harley Chick and Aunt Pat meant spending the morning at the Charlton Sewing Center, the most unusual quilt … Continue reading
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you and planet earth
Just for fun, here’s an interactive site that tells you how many breaths you’ve taken, how many snowflakes have fallen, how many people have been born since YOU were born. Just enter your birthdate and see what happens! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-5730653/Interactive-counter-reveals-happened-planet-day-born.html
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music, views, sundaes and a trip down memory lane
Mother’s Day 2018 was another cold, overcast day, but we were determined to pretend it wasn’t. We–Banjo Man, daughter NancyK, my mother and I—took a drive over to the island of Jamestown. Back in the days of pirates, Jamestown was … Continue reading
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ready for mother’s day
The Funny Grandson has once again pulled at my heart strings and made me laugh–at the same time. Check out the sign he picked out for me. And his mom told me he had to have one for himself, because … Continue reading
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is there any more pie? 