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an afternoon in provincetown
It’s the little town at the tip of Cape Cod. It’s the place where the Mayflower docked before heading into Plymouth in November of 1620. There the Pilgrims established their new government, a “domestic commonwealth” without kings and queens. My … Continue reading
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scenes from the dunes
Our first stop on Tuesday morning was in the Wellfleet area of the Cape Cod National Seashore. I’d heard about the dunes, but neither Banjo Man or I had ever been to see them. So the nine of us headed … Continue reading
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an itty bitty road trip
When your friends from Montana show up in Massachusetts (a son was getting married–happy day!), you absolutely must get in the car and join them in their touristy endeavors. It’s a law. So Banjo Man and I packed up the … Continue reading
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no sew expo? no problem!
If it’s April, it’s Sew Expo in Worcester, Mass. But not this year. The annual sewing event, with demos and fashion shows and vendors and quilts, did not come to Worcester this year. All good things must come to an … Continue reading
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the easter gumbo that almost wasn’t
I am a proud Maker of Gumbo. I make four different kinds, depending on the expectations of the people who will be eagerly holding their empty bowls and waiting for dinner. I am accustomed to praise, awe and gratitude whenever … Continue reading
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easter prep
It’s that time of year again, but this Easter I’m hosting the party at our house instead of my mother’s. After all, I have a dishwasher. And plenty of chairs. We decided to keep things simple and not … Continue reading
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cupcakes, birthdays and sunshine
Sunday afternoon Banjo Man went down the street to Sam and Claire’s birthday party. Sam turned four and Claire was one, so family and friends gathered for a sunny afternoon outdoors. (Outdoors! In the sun! Can you believe it?) There were … Continue reading
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memories of summers past
We had a little dinner party here Saturday night. It was just like we were at the lake, only it was about 24 degrees outside. And there was no lake. And we were east of the Mississippi. Our favorite “youngsters” got … Continue reading
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what a treat
Isn’t this a great idea? Bananas and mandarins for the little ones who might be hungry in the supermarket! Does your grocery store do this? Have I not noticed until now? Should I get out more??? Rhode Island has a … Continue reading
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coming out of the cave
I think this is commonly called a “blank slate”: You notice there is nothing on it? Such is February in New England. February 11th was supposed to have been a breakfast get together with friends in town, but it snowed. … Continue reading
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