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finished and delivered
The “Octopus Quilt” is finished. And delivered to Angela (she of cancer-care fame), Jeff and kids on Wednesday. I explained that it was for snuggling on the couch. It can be thrown in the washer and dryer, no problem. It … Continue reading
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there are not enough prayers
I planned to catch up on the blog this morning with posts about Elberta peaches and arrowheads and the Funny Grandson, but this is not the morning to do so. I have been watching the caskets of the fallen service … Continue reading
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an elderly loved one speaks out
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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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