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sneaky saturday list

Banjo Man planned to sneak out to Kohl’s, a 25-minute drive from our house, to shop. But I saw his “to do” list for the weekend.  Weeding, bank, post office, something about the lawn mower bag, the dump, Kohl’s… Me: … Continue reading

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from sarge

Sarge emailed a link this morning.  It’s a facebook page for his platoon.  Great pictures! Check it out:  https://www.facebook.com/3rdPlatoon84thEscAbn Love, Army Mom

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round rock manfest 2013

Banjo Man has gone to Texas to help Son #1 and Son #2 with Grandson #1 while my Sweet Daughter-in-law is away for a week having medical treatments. She is going to be fine, but it’s going to be a long week. … Continue reading

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all grown up

Happy Graduation Day to my nephew, Thomas! And congratulations to his proud parents, too!!! p.s.  Thomas, your quilt is almost finished.  🙂 Love, Aunt Kris

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happy mother’s day

The children grew up. After looking at these pictures, I feel as if I’ve been on earth for over a hundred years. Maybe two hundred. I don’t dare go back and look at the baby pictures. a

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healing with meatballs

Dancing Mandolin Player is having knee replacement surgery today. My Sweet Daughter-in-law is having thyroid surgery today. I’ve been up since 4 AM thinking about both of them. Surgery is not fun, but they will both feel better when this … Continue reading

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lighting up

While planning the birthday dinner for my mother and my daughter, my mother casually said, “I’ll bring the cake.  I have a special cake topper I bought a while ago and didn’t get to use, and I thought it would … Continue reading

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cake monster

We had a birthday celebration (2 birthdays totalling 120 years!) here Monday night, but this predator didn’t care.  He was after the cake, and nothing would stop him. River Monsters are everywhere.

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show me your sandwich

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no such thing as a free ride?

Or is there? Rhode Island’s metro train system offered free rides from Wickford Junction to Providence each Wednesday in February.  And free parking at the station! I organized a trip.  A free trip.  My mother, my daughter and my daughter’s … Continue reading

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