Category Archives: friends

sad

One of my dearest and most beloved friends here in Rhode Island lost her son this weekend.  It was sudden and tragic and cruel, in so many ways. If you believe in prayer, would you say one for her? Thank … Continue reading

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writer day

Every other month, these fellow writers and I get together to talk about writing, food, writing, chocolate, writing, books, writing, families, writing, diets, writing…well, you get the idea. There is never a silent moment. Today is one of those days. … Continue reading

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colder than russia

In honor of the Olympics and because it was really, really cold outside this morning when I got up, and because we are getting another 8″ of snow today, I am wearing my “Made in Russia” sweatpants. And no, there … Continue reading

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sometimes you just have to go out for coffee

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my french friend janou’s birthday today!

“There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.”  (To paraphrase:  “There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with a beer mug filled with tequila.”) If you’re wondering, this was … Continue reading

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do you see who’s on my tree?

You may remember his parents from THIS POST and THIS POST.    He arrived last April shortly after Banjo Man and I were at their house for dinner (!!!!) and sometimes I get to babysit!!!!!! Be still my heart.  Isn’t he … Continue reading

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sunday dinner with harley chick–and a recipe

Harley Chick is one killer cook.  She is the queen of vegetarian cooking. “Are you free tonight?”  she asked Sunday morning.  “I have a recipe I want to try.” She had a recipe she wanted to try????  My lucky day. … Continue reading

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free ebook from antoinette stockenberg

If you love Downton Abbey then I think you’ll love the Newport, Rhode Island version! Antoinette is an old friend, a dear friend, who has hosted many lovely brunches and lunches at her Newport home for her writer friends. Check … Continue reading

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the great escape

I’m escaping, running away, casting off the chains that bind me. I know what you’re thinking:  She is so dramatic. Well…yes. It is Saturday and the book isn’t finished, but if I sit at this desk for another fourteen hours … Continue reading

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canasta addict

My  French Friend Janou has become a canasta addict. Yes, it’s sad but true. Want to know how it started?  A zillion years ago, actually.  When Banjo Man’s mother and her sisters and brothers-in-law gathered frequently to play Canasta around … Continue reading

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