Category Archives: a more pie opinion

out of the musical loop

Everyone on the radio this morning is mourning David Bowie’s death.  I know the name, of course.  If you asked me who he was, I would reply, “A rock singer.” That’s about it. Banjo Man came out of his office … Continue reading

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it’s a mystery to me

Since December I’ve been following along with Bonnie Hunter’s Mystery Quilt.  She shares clues with her readers every year and it’s fun to read other quilter’s comments as we go along. She believes in using scraps, so the pieces are very, … Continue reading

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the bachelor, ben, season begins

Last night the new season of The Bachelor started. I was counting down the hours all day.  Banjo Man even went out to buy special “Episode One, Meet & Greet At The Mansion”, snacks. I had my notepad ready.  Tequila. … Continue reading

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i owe you

I owe a number of people a lot of emails. If you are one of my friends or family for which this applies, please forgive me.  I’ve been rude.  And out of touch.  And so very disorganized. Right now I … Continue reading

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the beatles song birthday is here

Yes, today I am sixty four. Which is hilarious.   How could I possibly be sixty four?  It’s a mystery.  And I love it. Poor Banjo Man has been sick with a cold for over a week now, so his … Continue reading

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death to mickey

I went to three stores on  Sunday before finding the right stuff. Thank you, Home Depot, for having two boxes of the prebaited, disposable rat killer left. I bought three boxes (total of 12 feeding stations) of the prebaited, disposable … Continue reading

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why i retired

As my friend Pat wrote, when she sent this to me, “Ring a bell?” I laughed out loud. And my friend Sharon added, “Wish you’d had this shirt for your retirement party!” How true. Writing wasn’t always hell, of course. … Continue reading

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hello old cat

I’ve been decorating.  This little cat came from one of Banjo Man’s sisters when she worked for Hallmark.  One Halloween she sent us a box of decorations, which we put to good use for almost thirty years. Or maybe more. … Continue reading

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smarter maybe

Saturday I dropped my “basic” cell phone on the tile floor.  The back flew in one direction, the sim card in another.  I put it back together again and…nothing happened. It had died. On one hand I didn’t care.  I … Continue reading

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threads and stuff

Last  week I was driving to my physical therapy appointment (the frozen shoulder is thawing!  Hurray!) and I missed the turn into the parking lot.  I had to drive another half mile until I found a place to turn around. … Continue reading

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