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happy st. patrick’s day
Here’s to the land of the shamrock so green. Here’s to each lad and his darlin’ Colleen. Here’s to the ones we love dearest and most. May God bless old Ireland, that’s this Irishman’s toast! And top o’ the mornin’ … Continue reading
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grandma’s lobster
God only knows where she got it. My grandmother combed yard sales, secondhand stores and fabric mill outlets for wool. She’d bring her treasure home to wash, often dye and then cut up into fine strips for her hooked rugs. … Continue reading
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a pepe pizza party
Yesterday we celebrated the 37th—and LAST–session of radiation. Banjo Man made it through this with his only side effect being tired. His doctor beamed as they said goodbye. Can you tell how happy Banjo Man is that this over? A … Continue reading
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rockin’ it
See the boulder? It used to be in the driveway. Over the past few years many large rocks and a few boulders have been emerging from the gravel road that leads to our house and circles around the non-pond oval … Continue reading
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more comfort food, please
Last week we learned that Banjo Man’s radiation treatments would not end on February 21, but on March 2. 37 total. That’s a lot, but still…completely doable. He’s disappointed, of course, and wearing down, but the weather keeps cooperating and … Continue reading
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the bavarian gift
This beautiful china belonged to my mother. When she moved to an assisted living facility I packed it up and stored it for my nephew. I had no idea if he would want it or not, but perhaps one day … Continue reading
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super bowl 57: day of weird food
Because I am neither a Kansas City Chiefs fan or a Philadelphia Eagles fan, I have decided to put a little effort into the food today. No, I am not having a party. Daughter Nancy is stopping by to hang out … Continue reading
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it’s a small, small world
In my neverending stacks of plastic bins a colorful part of my childhood was stored. Yes, the “dolls from around the world” had been waiting to be discovered again for fifty-eight years. I was very happy to see them. Maybe … Continue reading
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craving turkey
I may never eat turkey again. I’ll back up. Last week Banjo Man had a craving for turkey soup. His appetite has diminished during radiation and his love of soup has drastically increased. So I cooked a turkey last Sunday. … Continue reading
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week 2 is behind us
This was the view from my car in the cancer center’s parking lot. We’ve had a bit of rain, but thankfully no snow. Banjo Man is doing very, very well so far. He’s like Superman. As usual, the doctors and … Continue reading
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