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cookie monster
I have been obsessed with baking cookies. Every time I tell myself “No more”, I really don’t mean it. Until today. Today I am determined to store the baking sheets, the cooling racks, the Costco-sized bottle of pure vanilla extract … Continue reading
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#74, hurray!
Daughter Nancy baked cupcakes for my birthday, which we celebrated last night. They are gorgeous and delicious and I just ate another one with my coffee this morning. I love cupcakes. Birthday dinners, birthday lunches…oh, how I am being spoiled … Continue reading
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i’m over it
I used to love polishing my silverplate flatware. For over twenty-five years I’ve enjoyed making everything pretty and shiny and ready for company and the holidays and parties. I own two sets of twelve place settings of vintage silverplate. And … Continue reading
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november 21st, a very good day
Here’s a photo of my oldest son Ben’s second birthday. And yes, he went right to the musical instrument. His grandfather was highly amused. That was 52 years ago, and today Ben celebrates his 53rd birthday. Where did those years … Continue reading
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an anniversary
A year ago today I discovered my cancer had returned. I was now “metastatic”, Stage 4, a patient with dreaded “secondary” cancer. This awful and terror-filled diagnosis–from two cancerous lymph nodes in my chest– would kick off more tests: a … Continue reading
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ah, november…
If it’s November, we must be getting ready for Thanksgiving. Nope. Oh, the potato casserole is in the freezer next to the spinach casserole. As are the turkey breasts. The mantle is decorated and my velvet pumpkins are all over … Continue reading
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the funny grandson’s birthday
At age one, here he is in his first Halloween costume. Fourteen years later, he’s playing high school football. He still loves blueberry cake, the lake, anything to do with football (college and pro), steak dinners and ice cream. It’s … Continue reading
happy birthday to will
I’m not sure how old Will was here, but he was clearly thrilled with his Mickey Mouse cake. His best friend Jeremey is getting a kick out of his friend’s reaction. They met when they were two and are still … Continue reading
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meltdown
No, not me. Between the time we left RI in May and when daughter Nancy moved in five days later, a transformer blew and our power was out for days. Days. Which meant everything in those appliances had to go. … Continue reading
thursday night lights
Before the game. During the game. Go #50!!! After the game. Long after the game. It’s always a bit of a culture shock going from two lane roads in Idaho to the big city Interstate in Austin. The skyline grows … Continue reading
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