Category Archives: a more pie opinion

quilts of valor

One of  my favorite involvements over the past years has been making quilts for the Quilts of Valor foundation.  I like charities that are personal, where I know that something I do, personally, makes a difference.  I think that’s why … Continue reading

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travel day, ri to texas

A few random thoughts after a solo trip to Texas: A gorgeous young woman, with long flowing red hair and a very tight green sweater, caused a bit of a commotion at the security line.  Her “assets” were substantial, and … Continue reading

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time you have left…in jelly beans

My French Friend Janou sent me this link to a you tube video about our days on earth in jellybeans.   Each year, a jelly bean.  I didn’t think I was going to like –I don’t know what I expected, … Continue reading

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an inspiration

I know I said I wasn’t blogging–writing 14 hours a day doesn’t leave a lot of time for the fun stuff–but I came across this article from the Daily Mail (UK) this morning while waiting for the caffeine to hit … Continue reading

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texas feet, new glasses and the gps

I have a lot of pictures from Harley Chick’s visit last weekend to share, but tonight I’m going to bed early.  I have a lot to catch up on, I know, so be patient with me. Okay, so…Texas feet.  That’s … Continue reading

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i want to be a construction worker

If you have a two-year old (or three or four?) grandchild who loves–and I mean LOVES–trucks, then this is the dvd you have to own.  Real trucks, real dirt, real construction workers. My grandson has two copies of this dvd, … Continue reading

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it’s not the nail

Edited Saturday morning:  if you receive the email version of the blog, you may have trouble seeing this video.  If you can’t play it, click

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the keurig, the husband and the dilemma of saving money

Harley Chick sent me an email last week: I can’t believe I just fell for this.  Okay so I thought I would play along by using the pod a second time since the Kahlua pods were piling up.  My thought … Continue reading

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tattoo etiquette

Is it rude to ask someone about their tattoo? Is it rude to stare or are you supposed to?  Isn’t that the reason the tattoo’d person had the tattoo in the first place, as a “body art” statement? I’m at … Continue reading

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prayers for boston

Boston is less than a two hour drive from us, and even faster by train–a quick trip from the nearby Kingston Station to downtown.   Monday was Patriot’s Day, a huge holiday in Massachusetts and, with the Boston Marathon, an especially festive time in … Continue reading

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