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a few november photos
Before we jet off to Texas for Christmas, I thought I’d share a few November pictures with you. Before the Funny Grandson became ill. Before the kitchen flood. Here’s a small version of the Dunkin’ Donut birthday cake, which I … Continue reading
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a little italian lunch
I thought I’d take advantage of the lull between construction and deconstruction here and show you pictures of our lunch on Federal Hill, in Providence. My daughter-in-law wanted to eat in a “real” Italian restaurant, so we found one with … Continue reading
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giggles are good
As I sit here today the electrician still hasn’t appeared. He called–wow!!!–and said, “Maybe Monday”. I won’t hold my breath. The Disaster Recovery company is coming on Monday to rip out my kitchen floor, take out my sink and cabinet … Continue reading
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a really busy afternoon and i need more coffee
Today was a nine-errand trip to town. When I’m at the lake, a nine-errand trip to town would be considered normal. Here? Not so much. The most important errand of all was picking up the Christmas cards at CVS. I … Continue reading
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another birthday
I think I’m in a stroller, 1950’s style. And happy to be there, from the looks of things. This was taken in Washington, DC, where my Dad was stationed at the time. My mother loves to say she changed my … Continue reading
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I haven’t been able to think of what to blog about lately. I sit here at my tiny, slightly wobbly folding table and try to juggle the keyboard, mouse and coffee mug while my monitor is on the old sideboard … Continue reading
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the thanksgiving flood
At 3:30 AM, the day after Thanksgiving, we took our Texas family to the airport. It wasn’t part of the vacation plan, but the Funny Grandson’s mysterious stomach issues had occurred again and it was important that he get home … Continue reading
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up periscope
Nothing says Thanksgiving like a submarine. Especially when the best doughnut shop in Rhode Island is closed on Mondays. On the Monday before Thanksgiving, we’d intended to take a little field trip to Allie’s Donuts, but Aunt Nancy texted that … Continue reading
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catching up post thanksgiving
The Funny Grandson’s great-grandmother gave him an early Christmas present when he arrived in RI and visited her at her assisted living apartment. Don’t they look happy to be together? We thought he’d want to dive right into that Lego … Continue reading
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reconnaissance mission
When asked what touristy thing she would like to do during her Thanksgiving week here in New England, my Texan daughter-in-law replied, “I’d like to eat in a real Italian restaurant.” We have a lot of those here. It was … Continue reading
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