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hector, please go home

Posted on April 4, 2018 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man and I couldn’t decide what to watch last night, so as I was browsing through Netflix I saw this movie, “Hector”, set in Scotland.  What the heck.  It’s Scotland.  We’ll love the scenery and the accents. Oops. The … Continue reading →

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45 thumbs up

Posted on April 3, 2018 by is there any more pie?

A funny thing happened last Christmas when I was trying to come up with dinners the family would like. I get tired of making the same things over and over again, though everyone insists they like lasagna and enchiladas and … Continue reading →

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but it’s april!!!

Posted on April 2, 2018 by is there any more pie?

This is so wrong.  In so many ways. We’re supposed to get about 4″.  Tomorrow it will melt.  And then? Could we please see some daffodils?  Please?  

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birthday wishes

Posted on April 1, 2018 by is there any more pie?

Happy Birthday to my daughter!  Yes, she was born on April 1st.  So her birthday is very easy to remember…and we never, ever play tricks on her on her birthday. Don’t you love that smile? Happy  Easter, everyone.  We are … Continue reading →

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home alone

Posted on March 26, 2018 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man is no longer in his favorite spot at the Continental Club.  See how happy he looks?  He was waiting for Hey Bale to begin playing. He’s back in Rhode Island now, suffering from the same virus I have.  … Continue reading →

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coughing in austin

Posted on March 21, 2018 by is there any more pie?

Yes, that’s what I’m doing here in Texas.  Banjo Man headed home yesterday and we are hoping that neither he or Son Will gets this nasty virus.  Son Ben and the Funny Grandson are both sick with the same thing … Continue reading →

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seen on south congress

Posted on March 16, 2018 by is there any more pie?
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acoustic mcmurtry

Posted on March 15, 2018 by is there any more pie?

Tuesday night at the Continental Club Gallery James McMurtry does a 90-minute acoustic set. Just James and his two guitars (one is a 12 string that sounds like heaven). Austin-based McMurtry has a reputation for being a bit, well, grumpy.  … Continue reading →

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long way from home

Posted on March 13, 2018 by is there any more pie?

While New England prepared for another storm yesterday, we ate an early dinner on the patio outside of Whole Foods. Snow??  What snow??? It’s a hard life. The day began with breakfast at Habanero’s, a local Mexican place with fabulous … Continue reading →

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friday morning tournament

Posted on March 9, 2018 by is there any more pie?

We’ve had blueberry pancakes at the Magnolia Cafe and now it’s time for a little friendly competition.  One competitor is almost 77 and the other is 7.  The matches are very close. Root beer floats will be served later.  To … Continue reading →

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