Pie
MorePie
Fourth of July
Banjo Man
Glen the Banjo Man
Category Archives: family
banjo man’s new baby
Happy Birthday, Banjo Man! This is the new member of our musical instrument collection: a plectrum banjo. It’s a beautiful vintage instrument and is exactly what Banjo Man has been searching for. It came from that hotbed of banjo players: … Continue reading
Posted in family, lake, music
Leave a comment
pure joy
Do you remember the summer when you were old enough–and brave enough–to take that first leap off the dock (or the diving board or, in my case, the float? It’s big. Really big. And this summer was the Funny Grandson’s … Continue reading
Posted in family, lake
Leave a comment
still moping
Yes, Banjo Man and I are still moping around wishing the Funny Grandson and his parents and his uncle were back at the lake with us. We’re trying to rally. In fact, one of the Montana Kathy’s is coming over … Continue reading
return to blogging
I can’t believe it has been almost a month since I’ve posted anything on the blog. And I have so much to say!!! The reason I’ve been silent? Well, the Funny Grandson has been here since June 23 and I … Continue reading
Posted in family, grandmother stuff, lake
Leave a comment
the perfect chilly afternoon chore
In case you’re wondering, they’re burning driftwood. Lots and lots of wood has ended up on our beach this year. And it keeps coming in. The two big guys and the one little guy have built a fire in the … Continue reading
he’s baaaaack
The Funny Grandson has returned to the lake for the fourth summer in a row. He and his mom arrived Saturday night, as did Banjo Man. I had a happy car full of family and suitcases on the way home … Continue reading
Posted in family, lake
2 Comments
ready as i’ll ever be
I would keep cooking and baking, but I’m running out of space. This freezer was empty 12 days ago and I have had a GREAT TIME filling it up with meals for my family and friends. It’s why I come … Continue reading
Posted in family, food, lake
Leave a comment
the strange gift
Someone dropped this off in the driveway Saturday afternoon. I don’t know who it was because I was sound asleep in the living room. Stretched out with my feet on a hassock, a quilt draped over me while the television … Continue reading
Posted in family, lake
Leave a comment
music, views, sundaes and a trip down memory lane
Mother’s Day 2018 was another cold, overcast day, but we were determined to pretend it wasn’t. We–Banjo Man, daughter NancyK, my mother and I—took a drive over to the island of Jamestown. Back in the days of pirates, Jamestown was … Continue reading
Posted in family, friends, rhode island
Leave a comment
ready for mother’s day
The Funny Grandson has once again pulled at my heart strings and made me laugh–at the same time. Check out the sign he picked out for me. And his mom told me he had to have one for himself, because … Continue reading
Posted in family, grandmother stuff, lake
1 Comment
is there any more pie? 