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guess who’s here!!
Yes, Dancing Mandolin Player is in Rhode Island!! She has come to rescue me from Floral Wedding Decoration Incompetence Syndrome. Here she is unloading bags of silk garlands from her suitcase. We went to Home Depot for plants. I had … Continue reading
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no, it’s not a planter
My French Friend Janou and I went out to breakfast. We needed to indulge in protein and coffee before hitting every consignment and thrift shop in town. Last year we ate in a lovely restaurant overlooking a golf course. Very … Continue reading
feet first
Dancing Mandolin Player gave me a special gift last week: an appointment with a reflexologist. re·flex·ol·o·gy noun \ˌrē-ˌflek-ˈsä-lə-jē\ Definition of REFLEXOLOGY 1 : the study and interpretation of behavior in terms of simple and complex reflexes 2 : massage of … Continue reading
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montana: cocktails off the grid
Old house: New house: Food: View: Paparazzi:
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nude quilting
Until last weekend, I’d never seen a “naked man quilt” before. As I told Banjo Man, I’ve never had the desire to make a quilt depicting his nude body. Or my own. Or anyone else’s. Some things shouldn’t be transferred … Continue reading
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a big weekend in sewingville
A couple of Fridays ago I attended the Sew Expo in Worcester, an annual girlfriend day that over the past three years has become a three-generation event. Little “K-K” is not yet three years old and attended–with her mom– for the … Continue reading
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on the rocks
Meet Lynda (from Idaho and California) and Barbara (from Texas and Oregon), who were enjoying a short New England road trip Wednesday. I caught up with them in Newport. Barbara and I had never met before, but we were wearing … Continue reading
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dinner with the harley chick and hot rod russ
I wish I could share the recipe for this vegetable paella. It was really, really good. I’m going to buy the magazine, because so many of the recipes looked so darn delicious. And then I will post the recipe. I’m … Continue reading
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farmer songs
No bargain-shopping, no groceries, no trip to the dump for Banjo Man last Saturday. No cleaning, baking or laundry for me. Instead we went to a local farmer’s market to hear some music. Yep, music. If you look closely at this … Continue reading
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mardi gras mystery
In honor of Mardi Gras, a story: About 12 years ago a box arrived in the mail. There was no return address. It was supposed to contain fabric donated by someone online who wanted to support my fundraising efforts for … Continue reading
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