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traditions
When the Funny Grandson arrives at the lake there are certain traditions that are upheld no matter what the weather. First of all, he scrambles into his bathing suit, runs down the hill to the dock and jumps in the … Continue reading
Posted in family, food, lake
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go van gogh
Last Wednesday Banjo Man, Nancy and I drove up to Providence to experience the “Van Gogh Immersion” experience. Oh, my. This was my bright idea so, with tickets purchased six weeks ago, we headed to the Big City without knowing … Continue reading
Posted in books & music, family, food, just for fun, rhode island
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paranoia or a good idea?
Sometimes it’s hard to tell. Yesterday morning I drove the rust bucket twenty minutes south of here to Walmart. FYI I’m in denial over the rust and plan to carefully drive the car through next Tuesday, when the inspection sticker … Continue reading
Posted in a more pie opinion, food, rhode island, shopping
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hunting tapioca
Have you made tapioca pudding lately? If so, where did you find the box of Kraft tapioca (aside from the back of a shelf in your kitchen)? Hint: nowhere. Two weeks ago I desperately needed tapioca. My friend Harley Chick … Continue reading
Posted in family, food, friends, rhode island
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happy food faces
March went by quickly and I couldn’t be happier about that. March? Not a fan. But these pictures make me smile. Son Ben came to visit for a week during his Spring Break. Nancy celebrated her birthday. I made the … Continue reading
Posted in family, food, rhode island
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bread bags and skinny chickens
As we all know, the cost of living has gone up. Way up. Grocery shopping is a grim chore, even though we no longer have to wear a mask. People are experiencing “price shock” in every aisle. Gas is almost … Continue reading
Posted in family, food, shopping
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new kid in the kitchen
This is my new Elite Cuisine Model 4829 toaster. And yes, this sucker is very long. It’s designed to toast those long slices of sourdough bread of which Banjo Man is so fond. Two weeks ago our toaster died and … Continue reading
Posted in food, rhode island, shopping
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superbowl sunday 2022
Guess who we’re rooting for. I will never be a cake decorator. Obviously. But the urge to make Cincinnati Bengals-themed cupcakes was something I Had To Do. I don’t know why. My sewing room/office smells like a dead mouse. Maybe … Continue reading
Posted in family, food, grandmother stuff, rhode island, television, texas
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my ebay life
Remember Diablo? He has been on Ebay for 8 days and has had 15 bids. He is now going for $144.50. I knew he was a winner! Six other auctions have bids, too, so I will be busy going to … Continue reading
Posted in family, food, rhode island, secondhand stuff
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snow day 2022
Our first snowstorm of the winter is happening now. Forecast is 4-10″ of snow by 2 PM. I am less than deliriously happy about this. As I said to a friend yesterday, now that I am too old to make … Continue reading
Posted in food, rhode island, secondhand stuff
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