Category Archives: a more pie opinion

an elderly loved one speaks out

Posted on March 12, 2021 by is there any more pie?

It has been somewhat shocking to me that in this time of Covid, Banjo Man and I are in the category of “elderly loved ones”. This past year people were urged to check on their “elderly loved ones”, to bring … Continue reading →

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rhode island’s favorite toy is woke

Posted on February 27, 2021 by is there any more pie?

Our little state has been in turmoil for years.  Bankruptcy, federal takeover of the largest school district, Speakers of the House ending up in prison (as have a mayor and a handful of state representatives).  Summer and fall protests, looting, … Continue reading →

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come to mama!

Posted on December 1, 2020 by is there any more pie?

Meet the new member of my Making-Dinner family. It’s huge.  It doesn’t look huge in this photo, but it is. See? This is a Gourmia 7-quart air fryer.  I ordered it from Kohls one morning before Thanksgiving.  They were having … Continue reading →

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changing the paradigm

Posted on September 16, 2019 by is there any more pie?

Anyone remember Disney’s “Pollyanna” movie from way back in 1960?  As a 9-year old, I was at first annoyed by Pollyanna’s relentless optimism.  But it was a good movie, it really was.  And I became intrigued with Pollyanna’s creative thinking.  … Continue reading →

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getting rid of goodreads

Posted on February 12, 2019 by is there any more pie?

Goodreads.com is a website that promotes reading, authors and good books. It’s easy to join, see what your friends are reading, find reviews, sign up for giveaways, and learn what your favorite authors are working on. All good, right? Well, … Continue reading →

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vanilla bean joy

Posted on December 10, 2018 by is there any more pie?

See these bottles?  They are filled with vanilla bean-scented liquid hand soap. At the risk of having you think I have become one of those crazy hoarders you see on television, I will confess that I now own nine of … Continue reading →

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the death cleaning dilemma

Posted on January 29, 2018 by is there any more pie?

There’s a new book out:  THE GENTLE ART OF SWEDISH DEATH CLEANING, by Margareta Magnusson. Margareta sounds like a lovely lady.  Thoughtful, kind and filled with the wisdom of the elderly, she writes that we should be considerate of our … Continue reading →

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thank you, sir alexander fleming

Posted on December 14, 2017 by is there any more pie?

Sir Fleming, a Scottish physician and microbiologist, invented penicillin in 1928 and I thought he deserved a shout out from a 66-year old retired writer in Rhode Island who is presently quickly recovering from a rather nasty bacterial infection. Boy, when … Continue reading →

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bye bye, little beasties

Posted on May 27, 2017 by is there any more pie?

Something happened yesterday morning that is going to change my life. No, I did not discover a new diet.  Or dye my hair back to brown.  Or take up wind surfing. I called in a mouse-killing professional and he showed up … Continue reading →

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heroes among us: project healing waters

Posted on May 26, 2017 by is there any more pie?

Once in a while I come across something I just have to share.  This made my day. http://people.com/human-interest/maryland-man-helps-other-wounded-war-veterans-find-peace-and-healing-through-fly-fishing/ This article was published in PEOPLE magazine.  I wonder if there is a way to expand this into the Clark Fork or Bull rivers.  … Continue reading →

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