Category Archives: family

happy birthday to story man

Posted on October 24, 2016 by is there any more pie?

Story Man, my second son, loves campfires. Whenever he is at the lake we know that he will plan an evening at the shore. There will be a campfire, with or without marshmallows and hot dogs, but most likely with. … Continue reading →

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the precious one

Posted on October 18, 2016 by is there any more pie?

I really enjoyed this one. The author is one of my favorites (LOVE WALKED IN is a book I absolutely loved). Here’s the new one: You can click here for more info:

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pumpkin patch

Posted on October 17, 2016 by is there any more pie?

I stopped here Sunday morning to look for pumpkin stems. Clark Farms is a pleasant walk –and on the other side of the highway–from my house, but on Sunday I drove over. The joint was jumpin’! There must have been … Continue reading →

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walt is back

Posted on October 15, 2016 by is there any more pie?

Season 5 was released last month, but Banjo Man and I agreed to wait until we were back on the Big Couch and in front of the Giant Television. We have tried to limit ourselves to one episode per night, … Continue reading →

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a monster in the living room

Posted on October 13, 2016 by is there any more pie?

Last spring Banjo Man decided we needed a bigger television, so I made cardboard templates of both 50″ and 55″ screens and placed them over the 42″ tv that fit so nicely in our living room. We agreed … Continue reading →

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sweet dreams are made of these

Posted on October 12, 2016 by is there any more pie?

Today I’m making a Halloween pillowcase for my grandson, who I hope is not too old for themed bedding (he turns 6 in a couple of weeks). His birthday is two days before Halloween, so it is an exciting time of … Continue reading →

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on the menu

Posted on October 12, 2016 by is there any more pie?

You’re wondering what this is. So was I. These were stuck on my kitchen counter next to the microwave. Banjo Man explained that these are the meals he ate and the foods he used while he was in RI alone … Continue reading →

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getting ready to leave

Posted on October 3, 2016 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man and I went up the mountain to do a few last chores at the cabin. It was a glorious day. I wasn’t much help, but I like to think I was good company. I took pictures and admired … Continue reading →

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like bumps on a log

Posted on September 26, 2016 by is there any more pie?

That’s me and Banjo Man. Birds of a feather, two halves of a whole, two peas in a pods, bumps on a log. We’ve been married for 46 years, as of today. My oh my, does that make me feel … Continue reading →