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bird’s eye view

Banjo Man now has what he calls “bionic eyes”. He is thrilled. So am I, especially because I’m about to get in a car with him and drive for 3000 miles. But there’s one strange side affect, most likely caused … Continue reading

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the force is with me

I’ll be having company at the lake in July. My grandson. He has never the seen the lake or the mountains or our gravel roads.  He has never eaten his grandmother’s peach pie or picked raspberries from the garden. Banjo … Continue reading

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when in austin, eat beef

After our tour of the Wildflower Center, we zipped across town to Waterloo Records to pick up a few must-have cd’s. Then we were off to Black’s, where Story Man works “the pit” cooking briskets and ribs and various other Texas … Continue reading

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shopping in georgetown

Last Monday my daughter-in-law took DMP and I to a town north of Round Rock.  Georgetown is one of those beautiful little Texas towns with its downtown built around a center square and a courthouse plopped in the middle of … Continue reading

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bluegrass music jewels

My daughter-in-law presented DMP and I with Mother’s Day gifts!  Here’s mine, which looks exactly like my dobro!  Dancing Mandolin Player received a necklace with a you-know-what on it. We love them. Thank you, Amber, for thinking of us Idaho … Continue reading

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hello in there, hello.

The whole purpose of this whirlwind trip to Austin was to see John Prine in concert. Dancing Mandolin Player, my two Austin sons and I drove downtown to Bass Hall, located on the University of Texas campus right behind the … Continue reading

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an idaho mother’s day

Mother’s Day began with coffee on the dock. Not a bad way to start the day. Then at noon we headed “downtown” for a little music. We ate quiche and soup and apple pie.  And listened to our favorite musicians. … Continue reading

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sitting on top of the world

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sarge is in charge

Sarge took good care of us yesterday, as you can see.  Banjo Man decided to take advantage of Sarge’s muscles and Southwest  Airlines free baggage policy and bring out some “important” summer things ahead of time. I think the new … Continue reading

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how long has it been?

We are packing, getting ready for 12 days of northwest sunshine and mountain views! How long has it been???  200 days, that’s how long! I love this song.  Anyone want to play it with me next week?

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