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happy food faces
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
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
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
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
Posted in family, food, grandmother stuff, rhode island, television, texas
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keep the faith
Brother George sent this in a recent email and it made my day. Those of us who experienced the 1960’s will especially appreciate this story of a father and son’s experience on the road.
Posted in family, friends, rhode island
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goodbye, blizzard of 2022
We survived the blizzard with nary a blip in our winter routines. The state was hit pretty hard and we received the predicted 18″–and even more. It was a convenient storm, meaning that everyone was off the roads when it … Continue reading
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does anybody need a nun?
Meet Sister Cecilia. She is in the midst of gardening, with her basket and her scissors and her apron. She proudly holds flowers in her right hand. She belonged to my mother, who had fond memories of her years in … Continue reading
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halfway through january
Halfway through January. It’s not exactly “halfway through winter” unless you count December and don’t count March, but it’s close enough to celebrate. So let’s break out the coffee and party!!!! It is 9 this morning. But no snow in … Continue reading
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my ebay life
Remember Diablo? He has been on Ebay for 8 days and has had 15 bids. He is now going for $144.50. I knew he was a winner! Six other auctions have bids, too, so I will be busy going to … Continue reading
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