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plum dandy
Welcome to my world. It’s very fruity. Plums were tempting this summer. In my younger days I had two plum trees and I spent many hours canning plums for Banjo Man’s winter snacks. Plums are so easy to can, make … Continue reading
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come to mama
Check it out. This garden surprise is almost as long as a foot-long Subway sandwich. After three months of watching and watering my zucchini plant and having very little success in growing any, this morning’s monster was a bit of … Continue reading
opening day, but not for football
You guessed it! It’s Peach Man season! We are gorging ourselves. I’m even toying with the idea of making cherry jelly. Next week and the week after that the apricots will arrive. Brace yourselves for jam, my friends. It will … Continue reading
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a happy dad
Son Ben’s favorite dessert is banana cream pudding. Believe it or not, I’ve never made it before (he has a lot of favorite desserts so I’ve never delved into this particular one). But here it is, in a trifle dish, … Continue reading
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let’s get this party started
That’s what Captain Lee says to his guests aboard the yacht on BELOW DECK (a tv show on the Bravo channel). Oh, yes, let’s do that, please. Sunday evening there was life on the dock. George and Will had a … Continue reading
it has begun
It took me several days, but I finally woke up. Totally overestimating my energy level, I assumed I would “hit the ground running” the minute I arrived at the lake, as I’d done in years past. Uh, no. Banjo Man … Continue reading
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a pepe pizza party
Yesterday we celebrated the 37th—and LAST–session of radiation. Banjo Man made it through this with his only side effect being tired. His doctor beamed as they said goodbye. Can you tell how happy Banjo Man is that this over? A … Continue reading
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more comfort food, please
Last week we learned that Banjo Man’s radiation treatments would not end on February 21, but on March 2. 37 total. That’s a lot, but still…completely doable. He’s disappointed, of course, and wearing down, but the weather keeps cooperating and … Continue reading
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super bowl 57: day of weird food
Because I am neither a Kansas City Chiefs fan or a Philadelphia Eagles fan, I have decided to put a little effort into the food today. No, I am not having a party. Daughter Nancy is stopping by to hang out … Continue reading
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craving turkey
I may never eat turkey again. I’ll back up. Last week Banjo Man had a craving for turkey soup. His appetite has diminished during radiation and his love of soup has drastically increased. So I cooked a turkey last Sunday. … Continue reading
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is there any more pie? 