Category Archives: family

a banjo man success

Posted on November 13, 2018 by

On this miserable stormy, rainy day here in Rhode Island, I thought I’d share Banjo Man’s latest recipe. It was actually delicious. Sound the trumpets. We’ve been cleaning out cookbooks, of which I have many, having belonged to the mail-order … Continue reading →

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veterans day, 2018

Posted on November 12, 2018 by

Banjo Man in Vietnam.      

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after all these years

Posted on November 9, 2018 by

They’ve known each other for sixty-two years.  Mary (left) is 90.  My mother (right) is 92.  They lived across the street from each other back in the 50’s, in the “Leave It To Beaver” era of family life. They were … Continue reading →

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banjo man’s house

Posted on November 6, 2018 by

I often refer to the lower level of our home as “Banjo Man’s house”, because his office is downstairs.  As is a bathroom.  And a rapidly-improving kitchenette.  Full-sized fridge (to house all of his health food products), living room, twin … Continue reading →

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fifty shades of gray

Posted on October 31, 2018 by

No, I’m not blogging about that ridiculous book. I’m talking about paint chips, folks!  Do you know how many shades of gray paint can be found at Home Depot?  Between Behr and Glidden, there has to be at least sixty … Continue reading →

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the end of the ugly stairs, hopefully

Posted on October 30, 2018 by

Here’s the guy who greeted me at the flooring store.  After I pet him and told him how handsome he was, he stuck his nose in my crotch and refused to let me look at carpet. The embarrassed store owner … Continue reading →

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23 days away

Posted on October 25, 2018 by

Thanksgiving isn’t 23 days away, but the arrival of Son #1, Amber and the Funny Grandson is.  They have a week off and are flying in to spend it with us. We are so excited. This will be the first … Continue reading →

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happy birthday to will

Posted on October 24, 2018 by

He’s right where he wants to be in July. Did you know that Will is in a video that has over 26 million hits???? Yes, 26 MILLION.  Check it out.  He appears at about the 1:00 minute mark. Happy Birthday, … Continue reading →

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at last, thank God

Posted on October 23, 2018 by

Light the fireworks!  Cue the band!  Beat the drums and shout Hallelujah! The Cornhuskers won a game Saturday night.  A massive sigh of relief was heard o’er the land. It was a stressful game.  Aren’t they all?  We had to … Continue reading →

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root beer and pancakes

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

It’s good to be a grandmother, especially when my daughter-in-law says, “He can eat anything he wants!” and believes that grandmothers should be allowed to spoil their grandsons. I’m very good at that.  It’s one of my super powers. So … Continue reading →

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