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some notes in december
Good morning. It was 15 degrees here Friday morning. That first mug of coffee tasted really good on such a cold winter day. This morning I’m looking out my window at snow and ice. Winter is here, for better or … Continue reading
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what’s new on the tree
No one had a better Saturday than Banjo Man. He loves the tree. He so happily hauled the boxes of Christmas decorations from the basement and decorated. I stayed on the couch, but I supplied the history of every single … Continue reading
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the one you’re not getting
Here’s the Christmas card you’re not receiving this year. As you can see, the photo came out too dark when printed on the cards from CVS. You can’t see Banjo Man’s face! This photo was taken on our 50th wedding … Continue reading
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thanksgiving 2020
Table for three, please! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. I’m sure yours is as abbreviated as ours, although I hope you are in a place where that is not the case. In fifty years I have never NOT cooked something the Wednesday … Continue reading
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happy birthday Son#1
Ben is 48 today. I can’t believe how fast the years have gone, but so they have. As they do. The night before he was born I was in the city at a hockey game with my father. We’d gone … Continue reading
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another holiday bites the dust
Covid strikes again. I type this with a weary sigh. For thirty-two years we’ve celebrated Thanksgiving with our family, family friends and extended family members. For the past two years we’ve had four generations gathered around the four tables. I … Continue reading
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hey, it’s his birthday!
The Funny Grandson turned 10 today! Does he look happy? I think he does! We wish we were there to celebrate with the family, but I sent an Early Birthday box of goodies–including a blueberry cake–three weeks ago. Next year, … Continue reading
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cabin joy
Banjo Man has a cabin. And he loves it very much. Many of you reading this already know that. This fall the cabin got a new roof, a new porch, new screens, new supports and–ta da!–a floor. The excitement of … Continue reading
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the man above the mountains
His neck is on fire. He is not wearing a mask. This was the view from the plane as we flew over Colorado last Wednesday afternoon. The sudden onset of smoke was startling. Such a filthy sight after many miles … Continue reading
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is there any more pie? 