Category Archives: family

banjo man is doing well

Posted on April 19, 2022 by is there any more pie?

The operation went off without a hitch and without any surprises. The doctor was pleased and saw no obviously cancerous lymph nodes. He was taken to the operating room at 7:30 and returned to the recovery room at 1:30. By … Continue reading →

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getting ready on easter 2022

Posted on April 17, 2022 by is there any more pie?

First of all, let me wish you a Happy Easter. I hope there is chocolate. Ham. Beans. Pie. Jelly beans! And a lovely new pair of white ankle socks with lace around the cuff (if you were a child of … Continue reading →

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little again

Posted on April 15, 2022 by is there any more pie?

Good morning. Son Will texted this song to me yesterday. I wanted to share. It seemed especially poignant this week, as the walls close in and we worry about the upcoming surgery and the road ahead. There are times when … Continue reading →

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hunting tapioca

Posted on April 13, 2022 by is there any more pie?

Have you made tapioca pudding lately? If so, where did you find the box of Kraft tapioca (aside from the back of a shelf in your kitchen)? Hint: nowhere. Two weeks ago I desperately needed tapioca. My friend Harley Chick … Continue reading →

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the broken winter is almost over

Posted on April 8, 2022 by is there any more pie?

Our old, tree-damaged front door has been removed and a new one has been installed. Two weeks ago a lot of men showed up to fix things. I’m not sure why this particular day was selected by two different crews, … Continue reading →

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fifty-nine days away

Posted on April 7, 2022 by is there any more pie?

In 59 days, Banjo Man and I will be arriving in Spokane. Last night I received an email from Southwest stating they have changed our flights. No surprise there. Southwest is very good at changing flights. I just hope they … Continue reading →

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happy food faces

Posted on April 6, 2022 by is there any more pie?

March went by quickly and I couldn’t be happier about that. March? Not a fan. But these pictures make me smile. Son Ben came to visit for a week during his Spring Break. Nancy celebrated her birthday. I made the … Continue reading →

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ghosts of the past

Posted on March 13, 2022 by is there any more pie?

Sixty years ago today Banjo Man was snowshoeing to the top of Sam’s Mountain, across the saddle to Green’s Ridge and onward, to end up near the top of Green’s Ridge. He and his friend Gary Palmer wanted to see … Continue reading →

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bread bags and skinny chickens

Posted on March 11, 2022 by is there any more pie?

As we all know, the cost of living has gone up. Way up. Grocery shopping is a grim chore, even though we no longer have to wear a mask. People are experiencing “price shock” in every aisle. Gas is almost … Continue reading →

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superbowl sunday 2022

Posted on February 13, 2022 by is there any more pie?

Guess who we’re rooting for. I will never be a cake decorator. Obviously. But the urge to make Cincinnati Bengals-themed cupcakes was something I Had To Do. I don’t know why. My sewing room/office smells like a dead mouse. Maybe … Continue reading →