Category Archives: family

full house

Posted on July 7, 2021 by is there any more pie?

Daughter Nancy arrived last week and the house is jumping with all sorts of family activity. Have you flown anywhere this summer? If you have you know that it is an adventure–the kind with delayed flights, crowded planes and changes … Continue reading →

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hail? huh?

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

Last Tuesday morning I woke up to this. Hail. Loud hail. Pounding on the deck. Banjo Man didn’t hear a thing, but I grabbed my phone and started taking pictures. See the blue sky? After the hail the rain came … Continue reading →

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the thrill of the hunt

Posted on June 23, 2021 by is there any more pie?

Uncle Will, master arrowhead hunter, helped the Funny Grandson find this beauty. It was in the water, a couple of feet from the beach, and is the largest one we’ve found. The FG had been here less than twenty-four hours. … Continue reading →

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the kids are coming

Posted on June 21, 2021 by is there any more pie?

These bars are always a big hit with my oldest son and the Funny Grandson. 5 Cups of Cheerios are mixed with a melted-in-the-microwave mixture of a bag of mini marshmallows, 3 TBS butter and 1/2 cup of peanut butter. … Continue reading →

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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 →