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well, that was fast!
I’m talking about January. Christmas was a month ago. A month. What have we been doing during these cold winter weeks? Well, Banjo Man has been holed up in his office, working intensely to analyze the world’s economy and predict … Continue reading
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the saga of red beans and rice
When we were in New Orleans we took a cooking class at the New Orleans School of Cooking. We watched gumbo being assembled while a pot of red beans simmered on a nearby stove burner. Banjo Man loves red beans … Continue reading
a january gift and more news from the east coast
Yesterday my grandnephew was born! Such exciting news for our family, as he is my brother and sister-in-law’s very first grandchild. And the first one is so very, very special. A whole new world opens up and the love pours … Continue reading
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oh, my, ’25
Happy New Year! Winter is here, according to the Weather Channel. I hope you are all safe and warm and dry. I don’t know about you, but I feel as if we’ve just had five Saturdays in a row. The … Continue reading
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and all of a sudden it’s 2025
Time for resolutions? I think not. I thought this was worth a giggle or two. If I had any 2025 thoughts, they might be to cook less and quilt more. Hire someone to clean. Eat more avocadoes. Get rid of … Continue reading
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ending the season
Well, here we are watching a Bowl Game at the Austin condo. There are snacks and tacos and high hopes as five fans munch, cheer and fight moments of despair here in the first quarter. The last time we watched … Continue reading
merry Christmas eve
Here’s the house across the street from the condo. Pretty, isn’t it? We spent the afternoon with Ben, Amber and the Funny Grandson and arrived back in Austin in time to admire the local decorations. Speaking of decorations, here are … Continue reading
so very true
I saw this online and had to share. I have seen other lists, but I like this one most of all. We are having one of those lovely “slow mornings” here in New Orleans. Eventually we will stroll down to … Continue reading
we may never eat again
Eating fried chicken at the famous Treme restaurant “Dooky Chase” has been on Banjo Man’s bucket list for a very long time. Or so he says. It was news to me when he declared he needed to eat there this … Continue reading
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number 73
Yes, it’s my birthday and that’s how old I am! Am I going to party? Yes, I am! The coffee tastes especially good this morning. So, what is this old party girl going to do to celebrate? Should I tell … Continue reading
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is there any more pie? 