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big chill, Austin-style
Enjoying root beer floats at the Magnolia Cafe Saturday afternoon before the temperature plummeted from 75 to 23 degrees. After loading up with sugar the two of us did a little Christmas shopping–he helped me find a special gift for … Continue reading
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at the bottom of the escalator
Here’s what we saw at the airport in Austin! The Funny Grandson had a big smile on his face as he held this sign. It was a big surprise!!! Hugs all around! What a great way to start the holidays. … Continue reading
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oh happy day
Today I am 65. I find that so exciting, due to now qualifying for Medicare. I cannot tell you how happy that makes me, which also makes me an old lady, because only old people are excited about getting Medicare. … Continue reading
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off line
Monday night we lost our internet, our two landlines and our tv connection. We’re hooked up to Verizon Fios and have been for years. We love it and have never had a bit of trouble with the service. But it … Continue reading
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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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is there any more pie? 