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day 15 and it’s time for a ride
I have been out of the house three times in 15 days.*** That might sound like a lot, considering the enormous self-isolation being imposed and asked for by our various leaders. But once was in extremely sanitary conditions as we … Continue reading
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chasing the edge, an update
Ben’s cd made it to the “local artists” wall at Waterloo Records, Austin’s famous music store, two weeks ago. There it is!!! What a thrill for the whole family! Now many of you have been calling to ask how to … Continue reading
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isolation day 5 and a mini meltdown
I turned on the local radio station this morning to hear two pieces of unwelcome news. First, the governor announced that self-isolation and the virus were going to last for months and not weeks. Months???? I refuse to believe this. … Continue reading
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day 3 of social isolating
Remember the mercury glass thermometers? I miss them. I had mine for forty-eight years. It has disappeared. Banjo Man thinks it broke last year, but I don’t remember that. I babied it, knowing it was an environmental hazard that should … Continue reading
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life in the time of the virus
I feel very fortunate to live in the country. We have plenty of toilet paper (I am one of those people who always had extra even though members of my family thought it was extreme). We also have tons of … Continue reading
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in search of the sound
This morning Banjo Man popped into my office and said, “You have to come listen to the ocean!” Our house is a five-minute drive from the beach and there are times when the wind whips up the sound of crashing … Continue reading
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birthday wishes to nebraska
Happy Birthday to you, Nancy! To celebrate I dug through my photos and found a picture of our trip to Greece in 2005 (where did those 15 years go?????). You haven’t changed a bit. How do you do that??? We … Continue reading
chasing the edge
#1 Son Ben has released his first cd! This has been a lifelong dream and a labor of love. We are so proud. You can go to You Tube’s music channel and search for “Ben Rolofson” to preview the songs. … Continue reading
Posted in austin, books & music, family, music, shopping
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meet the parents
Meet “The Squatleys”, otherwise known as my parents, Don and Ottis. My father, someone always ready for a laugh–and a good time with the family– is dressed as Mrs. Squatley. I invented the Squatley Dinner one Father’s Day. We had … Continue reading
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swimming into spring
Believe it or not, my life now centers around the pool at the local YMCA. Yes, you read that correctly. Barbara and I have staggered across the YMCA parking lot many times this month to try out the different water … Continue reading
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