Category Archives: friends

playoff time

These sugar cookies are supposed to represent the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys. I took them to Jeff and Angela’s Sunday afternoon, as we were invited over to play Mexican Train dominoes and eat chili.  Perfect way to … Continue reading

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birthday joy

This was taken at Ella’s, a beautiful restaurant in Westerly.  Jeff and Angela took us here for a birthday celebration. I am 72 and proud of it! As  you see, we are having a great time. Daughter Nancy arrived earlier … Continue reading

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a stroll, a ramble and dinner with friends

Welcome to December, little Christmas package. I totally forgot to take pictures during the Holiday Stroll on Thursday night.  Also known as “Ladies Night”, the stroll took place along Main Street in the historic downtown area of Wakefield.   Harley Chick’s … Continue reading

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welcome home

Harley Chick came over Friday for lunch and catching up. I  hadn’t seen her since April, so there was a lot to talk about. “I bought you a surprise,” she announced, handing me a gift bag.  Inside were two bags … Continue reading

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my cave has a kitchen

After my post-summer, post-road-trip crash of the past two weeks, I’m slowly venturing out of my cave. I baked sugar cookies Monday, and magically two hungry children appeared with their father!  How did they know? It was a party. Today–or … Continue reading

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i think it’s friday

I’m chugging my morning coffee in Sheridan, Wyoming this morning. It is 6:45 AM. Yesterday while we were on the road looking at this… …the Retainer Rescue Mission was taking place as two intrepid Montana men and a trusty cell … Continue reading

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breakfast in missoula

Yes, we made it this far. Believe when I say it wasn’t easy. There is so much to do to leave the house ready for the winter and, despite giving it our all on Tuesday, we still didn’t leave the … Continue reading

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cabin fest 2023

Oh, my, what a time was had by all! Joe (seated on the left on the bench) put together another musical extravaganza. And everyone who ever had anything to do with the band gathered to play some tunes. So much … Continue reading

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texas awaits

I am leaving Banjo Man. For five days. This will be the first time we’ve been apart for two years, since the cancer diagnosis and all of its resulting operations, procedures, tests, etc. We’ve been glued to each other’s sides. … Continue reading

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goodbye, summer

You were a good one. Busy, joyful, full of family and friends. The lake was warm, the cherries plentiful, the trips to the Peach Man as successful as ever. There was music. And plenty of food. Ice cream. And another … Continue reading

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