Category Archives: books & music

survival of the fattest

Posted on February 24, 2015 by is there any more pie?

This morning I am counting the hours until I can eat Chinese leftovers for lunch.  I was up at 4:30 AM, staring into the refrigerator and wondering if I could last for 7 hours. I can.  I will.  I am … Continue reading →

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curling up with good books

Posted on January 21, 2015 by is there any more pie?

 It’s January and, because I should be writing my own novella, I couldn’t resist reading Cathy Lamb’s Christmas story.  She’s one of my favorite authors and her books always inspire me to want to write, if only to try to … Continue reading →

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finding marco polo

Posted on January 5, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Happy New Year, my friends! And Happy New Year to you, too, Marco. I am so behind on blog posts.  I still have September pictures to share, so that gives you some idea how much time I have not spent … Continue reading →

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the art of tidying up meets pinterest

Posted on November 30, 2014 by is there any more pie?

A couple of weeks ago I saw this book on Amazon and I thought My French Friend Janou would love it. So first I bought it for myself, to see if it was something she would like, and I became … Continue reading →

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a kindle deal

Posted on October 19, 2014 by is there any more pie?

I loved this book last January. Just saw that it’s offered for $1.99 on Kindle (or ebook) at Amazon. Just sayin’…. click here for $1.99 price on amazon.

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what i remember most

Posted on August 27, 2014 by is there any more pie?

Bookworms know there’s nothing better than discovering a favorite author’s new book is finally on the stands (or on Amazon). I’m a big Cathy Lamb fan.  And this came out  yesterday. As a frugal bookworm, I’ll try to wait until … Continue reading →

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trisha: the concert update

Posted on March 27, 2014 by is there any more pie?

Notes from the show: Six rows from the stage at Austin City Limits, that’s where I was. Not an “old married boomers” crowd, but “thirty-somethings” Girls Night Out amidst the date-night couples. She sang from 8:15 pm until 10:05 PM. … Continue reading →

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trisha yearwood in two hours!

Posted on March 26, 2014 by is there any more pie?

We went to the movies downtown today, but that’s another blog post (hint: the movie, a documentary, was phenomenal!).  I led the guys (Banjo Man and Son #2) down the wrong staircase and instead of going to the parking garage … Continue reading →

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strange brew sunday

Posted on March 17, 2014 by is there any more pie?

There’s a coffee house in Austin called The Strange Brew.  Not only do they serve coffee, but they are open 24/7 and are a fantastic music venue. This morning was the weekly Sunday Sinner’s Brunch, so Banjo Man, Son #2 … Continue reading →

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running away

Posted on February 25, 2014 by is there any more pie?

Eloisa James and Nina Sovich were on a panel at the Big Book Getaway, a panel titled “Travel and Culture”.  But it may as well have been titled “Running Away and Writing About It”. These books are waiting for me … Continue reading →

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