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and it’s may!
The sun has been shining, the skies blue. Banjo Man and I have been enjoying our busy days here so much we can hardly stay awake until 9 PM and bedtime. I do think it’s time to slow down a … Continue reading
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rookie mistake
This picture was taken Wednesday morning outside of Livingston, Montana. We had seen snow for two days. We’d thought it was beautiful, something we’d never seen on our June road trips in the past. I drove for a couple of … Continue reading
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miles: 2992
Yes, we are here at the lake. Thursday at 12:30 we pulled up in front of the house. We were very, very happy to have arrived. Rick the Gas Technician was waiting for us, as there was in issue lighting … Continue reading
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the remission road trip picks up speed
I learned nothing today. And I’m happy about that because (a) I have overdosed on museums and (b) this meant we drove 424 miles today, stopping only for gas and snacks. I do so enjoy my 2:30 PM gas station … Continue reading
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first stop: hyde park
Can you tell that Banjo Man is having a good time? This is not our room at the Marriott. Quien Elizabeth II stayed here in 1953. Visiting here was great fun, especially since the other tourists were teenagers on a … Continue reading
post-mississippi notes from home
We celebrated daughter Nancy’s birthday last week. Dinner at our favorite local restaurant, followed by dessert and presents back at the house. Banjo Man is working A LOT as the clock ticks down to our departure. The 2023 road trip … Continue reading
Posted in family, quilting, rhode island
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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
Posted in family, food, rhode island, the cancer fight
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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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