Category Archives: family

off to red country

Posted on April 9, 2015 by is there any more pie?

GO BIG RED!!!! GO BANJO MAN!!! Banjo Man is heading to Nebraska tonight to attend the annual Red-White Spring Game on Saturday.  We have a new head coach, new assistant coaches and a lot of new recruits. There will be a … Continue reading →

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wednesday’s song

Posted on April 8, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Because I’ve been up since 5:30 AM, and because I keep wandering around the house, and because I finally have time to unpack my suitcase from Texas, and because the day is stretching out before me with all sorts of … Continue reading →

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happy song, happy dance!

Posted on April 7, 2015 by is there any more pie?

My last book (#43?  #45?  Lost count!!) is FINISHED!!!!!! I am officially retired. R-E-T-I-R-E-D!!!! Let’s all cheer, shall we?? My retirement anthem: I love this band.  I love this song.  I love playing it on the dobro and singing all … Continue reading →

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easter 2015, the adult version

Posted on April 6, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Alas, we had no young people around the table this year.   The kids all had to work, so the old folks managed to party without them. Banjo Man was in charge of the ham.  He found a recipe for … Continue reading →

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twenty years later

Posted on April 4, 2015 by is there any more pie?

We all still miss him terribly.  

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it’s all about the cake

Posted on April 1, 2015 by is there any more pie?

My daughter turns 35 today.  Happy Birthday, Nancy! We celebrated her birthday with the family Saturday night.  I managed to unchain myself from my desk and make dinner and — ta da!!!–bake a cake. Thank you, Pinterest. This cake is … Continue reading →

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today’s menu

Posted on March 26, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Last Friday Son #1 went to the rodeo with his wife and son.  Son #1 is a solid, steady, sweet, funny, loving, dependable guy.  He loves his family, music, history, Nebraska football and…food.  He is tall and thin and has … Continue reading →

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inside the candy store

Posted on March 24, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man and I spent the day with our four-year old grandson last week, and the little guy was determined to show us the sights around town.  First he took me to his favorite “parks” (aka playgrounds).  I swung on … Continue reading →

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when rain is a good time

Posted on March 23, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Yes, it did rain in Austin Friday afternoon.  The guy on the left is wearing a Nebraska Huskers poncho.  We were impressed. Kelly Willis played on Lucy’s small stage.  We found a seat at one of the picnic tables under a … Continue reading →

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he likes to tease me

Posted on March 13, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Meet my grandson.  And because he is such a tease and because Grandma wanted to take his picture in front of the “Smile” wall, he did this instead. And because I am used to Banjo Man’s antics, I laughed.

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