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happy mother’s day 2017
It’s rainy and cloudy and windy here in Rhode Island today. Those of us in my family who intended to get together changed our plans. We exchanged flowers and pretty cards and hugs yesterday afternoon instead. It’s cold and feels … Continue reading
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a little patio time
Despite the chilly temperatures, Banjo Man has insisted upon ending the work day with a little wine… …and a big rock fountain. We wear sweatshirts and pretend it’s summer. I hope wherever you are the sun is out and the … Continue reading
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fortitude
Amazon has a new series. Set in a fictional Arctic island settlement, “Fortitude” is a sci-fi thriller with an interesting set of characters, a defrosting mammoth that may or may not contain deadly toxins that turn nice people into murders … Continue reading
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a two-cart couple
It took over forty years, but Banjo Man and I finally realized that the secret to a successful and stress-free trip to the grocery store was for each of us to have our own shopping cart and go our separate ways … Continue reading
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thursdays with mom
Every Thursday my now-91-year old mother and I hit the road and hit the stores. It is “her” day to decide where she wants to go and what she wants to shop for. Sometimes it’s shoes, or slacks, or groceries … Continue reading
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the easter gumbo that almost wasn’t
I am a proud Maker of Gumbo. I make four different kinds, depending on the expectations of the people who will be eagerly holding their empty bowls and waiting for dinner. I am accustomed to praise, awe and gratitude whenever … Continue reading
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easter prep
It’s that time of year again, but this Easter I’m hosting the party at our house instead of my mother’s. After all, I have a dishwasher. And plenty of chairs. We decided to keep things simple and not … Continue reading
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birthday gal
We ordered margaritas, but one of us had to prove she was under 21!!!! The other three of us (whose combined ages totaled 231) were shocked and very, very amused. How hilarious! NancyK turned 37 on Saturday and we celebrated … Continue reading
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why did the turkey…
…cross the road? (A) to find bugs and/or acorns, (B) for exercise, though they walk very, very slowly, with their skinny turkey feet planted firmly at every step they take, or (C) to make me hurry downstairs to tell Banjo Man … Continue reading
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brisket is king
We can’t go to Austin without having a meal where Will works “in the pit”. So here are some pictures of Will working hard. That meat smoking business? It’s serious in Texas.
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is there any more pie? 