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the ice cream date
This four year old came over yesterday afternoon. We made ice cream and topped it with mini M&M’s. I found them at Walmart, in a little tube in the candy display at the register. If you plan on eating ice … Continue reading
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gifts
These arrived in the mail yesterday. Flavored pumpkin seeds from Dancing Mandolin Player! What a lovely surprise. I felt so very loved. And last night my friend Barb called. “I made you something,” she announced. “Can I bring it over?” … Continue reading
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old fashioned nor’easter
Last night the rain poured down and the wind wailed as a “nor’easter” swept along the coast. Our lights flickered a lot, but unlike many other Rhode Islanders, we didn’t lose power. This morning I made coffee and turned on … Continue reading
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oktoberfest, etc.
We are still a couple of days from leaving the lake until next year, but of course we are trying to fit in all the social activities we can in the remaining time we have left. I dropped my cell … Continue reading
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oh, baby
Approximately 36 women showed up to celebrate the future arrival of a new baby in town. Several people told me this was the biggest baby shower they had ever been to in their life. Oh, my goodness. We partied! Baby … Continue reading
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montana in the clouds
We headed to Montana last night, for dinner in the clouds and overlooking the Bull River valley. We were all so happy about the rain. I’d wondered if the dinner would be cancelled due to smoke or fire … Continue reading
what’s happening around here
Take a wild guess. Yes, it’s a baby shower! Dancing Mandolin Player is expecting a new grandchild and this baby will grow up right here in our little town. And the ladies of our town are coming together to celebrate. … Continue reading
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smoke and pies
Today is Peach Pie Day. I am going to make and freeze pies until I run out of peaches. Because I bought a case last week, that could take a while. As you can see, there will be no … Continue reading
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coffee 3000 miles away
I received a text message this morning from Harley Chick. We met the Wednesday after Labor Day thirty years ago! Over the years we’ve managed to celebrate–or commiserate over–the first day of school many, many times. She sent me a … Continue reading
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corn pig
My good friend Bass Man (aka Boom Boom) Neil of band fame bought me these. They are the cutest things I’ve seen all summer and they work! Check it out: I ate sweet corn for dinner three nights in … Continue reading
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is there any more pie? 