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gifts
These arrived in the mail yesterday. Flavored pumpkin seeds from Dancing Mandolin Player! What a lovely surprise. I felt so very loved. And last night my friend Barb called. “I made you something,” she announced. “Can I bring it over?” … Continue reading
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breath of fresh air
Yesterday my mother was released from the rehab section of the local nursing home and was able to return to her assisted living apartment. Hallelujah!!!! We moved her back into her lovely quiet studio apartment and sent her off … Continue reading
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car confusion, etc.
Banjo Man and I have shared one car, a 2004 Toyota Highlander, for about four or five years now. About 95% of the time it is not a problem. And if there is one, we work around it. Sometimes I … Continue reading
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happy birthday and happy halloween
My brother was born on Halloween, which meant we grew up celebrating his birthday with a party with the neighborhood kids before setting out to trick-or-treat. I can taste the potato sticks now. We loved Halloween. Living in a suburban … Continue reading
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old fashioned nor’easter
Last night the rain poured down and the wind wailed as a “nor’easter” swept along the coast. Our lights flickered a lot, but unlike many other Rhode Islanders, we didn’t lose power. This morning I made coffee and turned on … Continue reading
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he’s 40
Forty years ago today, at 3 AM, Banjo Man and I made the wild 65-mile trip to Coeur d’Alene when I was in labor with this guy. He was 6 weeks early so we weren’t at all prepared. We had … Continue reading
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home for the winter
I can’t believe I haven’t posted in over two weeks. There has been a lot going on. My trip home from Texas last Tuesday (the 10th) was an easy one, aside from the 3:30 AM start at the … Continue reading
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day in, night out in austin
One of our favorite blues men, Johnny Nicholas, was playing at our favorite bar, the Saxon Pub, last night. Will and I planned to be there. Of course. Johnny no longer does the Wednesday Happy Hour, so when he does appear … Continue reading
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sunday’s antique mall
Will and I decided to do something a little different Sunday afternoon, so we headed north to the Austin Antique Mall. You never know what you’re going to find. How about a handknit clock? I wished these boots were my size. … Continue reading
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catching up here in austin
It is raining lightly this morning, something folks in Austin never seem to mind. No flash flooding, no tropical storms or wind. Just a calm little rainy morning, overcast and gray. I am going to fill the crock pot with … Continue reading
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