Category Archives: family

memorial day, 2021

Posted on May 31, 2021 by is there any more pie?

This flag hung over a Marine base in the Philippines, where my father served as a medic, during World War II. It is now on display at the World War II museum in New Orleans, LA. Rest in peace. Donald … Continue reading →

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happy day to all of you ladies out there

Posted on May 9, 2021 by is there any more pie?

And best card ever!!!!

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mother’s day, past and present, in 2021

Posted on May 8, 2021 by is there any more pie?

I went to town this morning and, boy, was it busy in the grocery stores!  And you know what that meant:  people were getting together with their families to celebrate Mother’s Day tomorrow.  Families will be together again! Be still … Continue reading →

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we are here at the lake for 2021

Posted on May 5, 2021 by is there any more pie?

I’m so sorry for the delay in posting.  An issue with WordPress is now solved and I am back on track once again. The trick now will be to access my photos from the phone and for some reason this … Continue reading →

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a few pictures from rhode island

Posted on April 19, 2021 by is there any more pie?

We are packing up and getting ready to head west in a few days.  Oh, the joy of it all! Harley Chick brought me a present (she made it herself–I am so impressed with someone who can sew zippers). This … Continue reading →

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friday night lights

Posted on April 13, 2021 by is there any more pie?

Friday night in Texas = football.  And I was there for the Funny Grandson’s flag football game. I flew to Texas on April 1st to see the kids, all four of them.  Will picked me up Thursday evening after two … Continue reading →

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easter vacation starts thursday

Posted on March 30, 2021 by is there any more pie?

I have decided to go on vacation.  Just a little one.  Six days, in fact.  Banjo Man declared he was too busy with work to make the trip with me, so once again I will head to Texas by myself. … Continue reading →

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beds, fog, spring and a meme

Posted on March 24, 2021 by is there any more pie?

First the meme: Yesterday morning we had the infamous Weather Watch.  Why, you ask?  Fog.  Yep, we were fogged in and you know what that means?  Spring! It was all very exciting to look out the window. Speaking of spring, … Continue reading →

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the new phone

Posted on March 19, 2021 by is there any more pie?

Wednesday afternoon was historic in two ways.  One, I received my second Covid vaccine and two, scurried to the Verizon store to buy Banjo Man’s new I-phone from Kyle, a shy young man who might have been new at his … Continue reading →

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pulling a plug

Posted on March 17, 2021 by is there any more pie?

No, we’re not moving off the grid, though if Banjo Man has his way his cabin will be successfully off the grid by the end of September, 2021. We’re not cutting the cord, either.  I did the math on removing … Continue reading →

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