Category Archives: family

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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good times, 2017

We’re home, we’re cold (it’s 20 degrees this morning) and we’re a tiny bit weary. But boy, did we have fun. Our 3 1/2 hour layover in D.C. was spent at a restaurant we’d tried before, on December 31’s return … Continue reading

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king of texas blues

  Stevie Ray Vaughan:  He’s a hero, a legend and a much-loved musician here in Texas.  And on Tuesday morning Son #1, the Funny Grandson and I went to the “Pride & Joy: the Texas Blues of Stevie Ray Vaughan” … Continue reading

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habaneros and sxsw food

If you’re hungry for Mexican food, there’s a little place on W. Oltorf in South Austin that has the best! This is Will’s favorite food in Austin (aside from where he works at Terry Black’s Barbecue, of course!).  Banjo Man and Son … Continue reading

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our own crane

If you are six years old and your grandparents are having a new air conditioning unit installed and that involved hiring a crane then you put on your hard hat and your construction vest and you watch the show. The … Continue reading

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scenes from sunday

  The Purgatory Players Sunday Gospel Brunch has moved from the Strange Brew Coffeehouse to El Mercado, right around the corner from us on South First.  It was our first time at this venue and we had a great time … Continue reading

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texas heat

It’s snowing in Rhode Island, but we’re in Texas!  My friend Barbara just called to find out where I was. “We’re having a little blizzard here,” she said.  “You should be happy to be in Texas.” I am.  Very happy. … Continue reading

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