Category Archives: friends

in praise of a generator

Let me tell you about Wednesday. My two Montana friends, “The Two Kathies”, as they are known far and wide, leave the mountain and the river to drive to town every couple of months and get their hair done. Because … Continue reading →

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remember the parade?

Here are some of the photos of the 4th of July parade!!!

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scenes from the clark fork parade

Small town America.  It’s the best. Here are pictures I took while perched on our float as we lined up on a side street. “If you can’t do it in a tractor, it doesn’t need to get done!” (I think … Continue reading →

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mother’s day music

Bruce Bishop and Beth Pedersen play every Sunday afternoon in downtown Hope. And even on Mother’s Day! I spent the afternoon listening to great music with Dancing Mandolin Player and her Boyfriend Bob. We ate banana bread and enjoyed the … Continue reading →

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happy birthday, dancing mandolin player!

She’s the life of every party. She’s an Extreme Gardner. A charismatic singer and musician. She has a gift for flower decorating.  You can ask my daughter about her wedding decorations!   And she has a forgiving heart, because I … Continue reading →

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if it’s april, it’s sew expo

This little girl loves fabric. And notions. And quilts. I think it’s genetic! She always loves Sew Expo…even when she was a one-year old in a stroller she loved touching the fabric. We don’t buy much, but we spend hours … Continue reading →

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i think we played too hard

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my favorite mouse pad ever

Want one?  Click here for Suzy’s fabulous website!!!!! (thanks to Dancing Mandolin Player for the surprise gift)

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a ‘nebraska jack’ breakfast casserole

Jack cooks breakfast every Sunday morning for his friends.  8:00 AM.  Don’t be late.   When Banjo Man and I are in Nebraska, we are always thrilled to be invited to join the guys for the weekly feast. Here’s one … Continue reading →

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craving summer and jack’s burgers

How does Nebraska Jack make the best burgers in the world? He told me: 2 parts beef (fat trimmed from it) 1 part cured bacon (he uses Wright’s Bacon’s Ends & Pieces and looks for the packages with lots of … Continue reading →

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