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root beer and pancakes
It’s good to be a grandmother, especially when my daughter-in-law says, “He can eat anything he wants!” and believes that grandmothers should be allowed to spoil their grandsons. I’m very good at that. It’s one of my super powers. So … Continue reading
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texas quilters and a september show
This was how I spent my first Saturday in Austin while Will was at work across the street. The Palmer Events Center is right across from Terry Black’s BBQ and Will’s smoking “pits”. After a morning of heavy rains and … Continue reading
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sunrise to denver
This was the view out of the plane’s window on Friday morning, shortly after leaving Spokane. My heart lifted a little at the sight. We’d had a stressful time leaving the lake. There was a lot going on and some … Continue reading
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last day and 48 years
Banjo Man and I have been married 48 years as of today. Amazing. Where did the years go? I don’t feel old enough to be married 48 years!! We celebrated by sitting on the screened porch this afternoon, eating apple … Continue reading
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miss lillie, andrea and peaches
Yesterday I peeled 40+ peaches. Today I will most likely do another 30, but I’m not sure. I just put up three batches of apricot jam this morning and I’m pretty happy to be out of the kitchen, so peach-peeling … Continue reading
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the brothers’ latest project
This was a familiar scene from the upper balcony. I checked on them once in a while and they were always hard at work despite the smoky air. First project: building a kayak stand. Second project: cleaning out the storage … Continue reading
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cool air is here
We have a break from the smoke this morning. It’s a breezy, cloudy day and 62 degrees. We’ve opened all of the windows. Ahhhh……fresh air! I’ve used some of the indoor smoke time to cut out pieces for a new … Continue reading
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touristy day in town
Saturday was a big day for Sandpoint (as is today). So much going on! This year I was bound and determined to do it all, so I hustled Banjo Man out of the house at 8:45 in order to get … Continue reading
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heat wave
It was 102 here in my little town yesterday afternoon. I didn’t know it. I was on the dock reading. I’ve discovered a new author, Maddie Dawson, who writes unlikely romances with lots of wonderfully quirky characters. I’m keeping things … Continue reading
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when your uncle is in town
…this is what you do. Last month Uncle Will arrived for eight days of swimming, games, squirt gun fights, teasing and fishing. There was some success in the fishing department. They threw it back and hope to catch it again … Continue reading
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