Category Archives: family

so very true

Posted on December 18, 2024 by is there any more pie?

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 →

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we may never eat again

Posted on December 17, 2024 by is there any more pie?

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

Posted on December 9, 2024 by is there any more pie?

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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can you hear me now?

Posted on December 4, 2024 by is there any more pie?

It’s December! Can you believe it? My shopping is in total freefall and as I sit here making lists (gotta love lists!) at my desk I am praying for inspiration…and maybe some texted hints from the family in Texas. What … Continue reading →

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the “bad grandma” christmas movie

Posted on November 27, 2024 by is there any more pie?

In 2019, when my grandson was nine years old, I thought Die Hard would be a great Christmas movie to watch for his annual pre-Christmas condo sleepover. The Funny Grandson loved–and still does–to come down to Austin and camp out … Continue reading →

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new kid in town

Posted on November 26, 2024 by is there any more pie?

This guy was an early birthday gift from Retired Mountain Lady. As you can see, he has a lot of personality and fits right in with velvet pumpkins and mums. He makes me smile every time I look at him. … Continue reading →

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oh, deer

Posted on November 7, 2024 by is there any more pie?

We had a visitor Monday morning and Banjo Man, impressed with his size and good health, took about 27 photos. Here’s one of them: Meanwhile, back here in the office, I still await my new computer (ordered from Amazon). It … Continue reading →

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catch up sunday

Posted on November 3, 2024 by is there any more pie?

I have not forgotten about blogging, I swear. There have been…issues. My computer is very, very slow. As in “barely operating”. I bought some software to clean it up, but nothing has worked so far. Banjo Man has offered to … Continue reading →

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too lazy for words

Posted on October 13, 2024 by is there any more pie?

Okay, it’s almost noon and I am still in my nightgown. Such a luxury. Banjo Man is outside weed-whacking the edges of our very long driveway. He is so happy to be cleaning up the place. Daughter Nancy couldn’t get … Continue reading →

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tuesday night lights

Posted on October 8, 2024 by is there any more pie?

A beautiful evening in Round Rock, Texas. The Funny Grandson’s team won. And cheers were heard o’er the land. More pictures to share tomorrow, but it is late and we are off to the airport in the morning to fly … Continue reading →