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a keyboard kind of day
We started off our day by catching a cab at 10 AM and heading down the hill to the Palmer Event Center for the annual Christmas bazaar. This is no ordinary Christmas bazaar. Because it’s in Austin, there’s a … Continue reading
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big chill, Austin-style
Enjoying root beer floats at the Magnolia Cafe Saturday afternoon before the temperature plummeted from 75 to 23 degrees. After loading up with sugar the two of us did a little Christmas shopping–he helped me find a special gift for … Continue reading
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at the bottom of the escalator
Here’s what we saw at the airport in Austin! The Funny Grandson had a big smile on his face as he held this sign. It was a big surprise!!! Hugs all around! What a great way to start the holidays. … Continue reading
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the perfect rainy morning
I walked down to Cafe du Monde this morning. Banjo Man was busy working and I couldn’t wait for him. I nailed a table right in front of the sidewalk band. The air was misty, the streets wet, but the … Continue reading
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banjo man and the big easy
We left home Sunday night and spent the night at a Hampton Inn next to the airport because we would be boarding our plane at 5 AM. This is what we saw at 3:45. There were quite a few of … Continue reading
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someone else’s gumbo
I have just put my gumbo recipe in my suitcase, because–as tradition dictates–I will be making gumbo for Christmas Eve. The boys won’t want to wait until dinner and will most likely down a few bowls in the afternoon. Which … Continue reading
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cod chowder
If you want something very simple for dinner on a cold night, here’s the recipe for last week’s chowder. I made it up as I went along, so feel free to change what you want! 2/3 of a 5 lb. … Continue reading
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ready for a turkey
Another Thanksgiving at “Grandma’s house”! Banjo Man and I spent yesterday setting up tables, transporting chairs, cooking, and cleaning . This morning we put the 22 pound turkey in the oven at 7:30 before we set the tables. The velvet … Continue reading
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seafood by the sea
Last Thursday Banjo Man had a brilliant idea and unusual idea: to go out to lunch. Not only would we go out to lunch, but we would go to the Matunuck Oyster Bar just a few miles away. Check it out … Continue reading
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election food
Last night Banjo Man and I (both political junkies) ate our way through Election Night. We started off with Italian sausage-potato-kale soup from our Crock Pot at 6:00. As the evening wore on we moved to ice cream bars. Doritos. Peach … Continue reading
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