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big thanks to big store
Yesterday Mom and I went shopping for furniture. Picture a 90-year old woman with a cane making her way amidst a vast furniture store. Not easy. We had previously purchased a recliner from the same store, Raymour & Flanigan, several … Continue reading
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that time of year
It’s time to finish sewing Christmas pillowcases for two little boys I know! Thank goodness they are easy to make because I have been really, really busy. Lately I’ve found it hard to get out of bed in the morning. … Continue reading
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poor banjo man needs a shave
Banjo Man had a humiliating experience at the grocery store last Saturday. You all know how much he loves to go to the supermarket. Most Saturdays he loads up the garbage, takes it to the town dump and then–sales flyers … Continue reading
special guests at thanksgiving
Alas, I did not take pictures of our Thanksgiving this year. I really regret that. I brought my camera, had it set out on the hutch in plain sight, but I was simply too busy and having too much fun. … Continue reading
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ready for a turkey
Another Thanksgiving at “Grandma’s house”! Banjo Man and I spent yesterday setting up tables, transporting chairs, cooking, and cleaning . This morning we put the 22 pound turkey in the oven at 7:30 before we set the tables. The velvet … Continue reading
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happy birthday to my oldest child
So…he’s not a child any more, of course. He’s 44. Which doesn’t seem possible. And when I see him with his little boy my heart overflows with love. It’s so much fun watching him as a husband and a … Continue reading
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election food
Last night Banjo Man and I (both political junkies) ate our way through Election Night. We started off with Italian sausage-potato-kale soup from our Crock Pot at 6:00. As the evening wore on we moved to ice cream bars. Doritos. Peach … Continue reading
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friday morning comin’ down
The sky’s the limit if you have a roof over your head. –Sol Hurok We are getting a new roof today. According to Banjo Man, who has been worried about the condition of our roof for the last … Continue reading
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halloween in texas
Meet the “twaffic” cop, a guy with a dream. Happy Halloween, everyone!
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happy hour at the beer garden
o o The ABGB—the Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company– is one of South Austin’s newest restaurants and music venues. Warren Hood, one of my favorite Austin fiddlers, plays the happy hour on Wednesdays. So Will (aka Story Man)and … Continue reading
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