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going green, the football way
It’s been four months since I’ve sat down at a sewing machine, but today’s the day! The Funny Grandson is starting 7th grade, which means playing football. With a helmet. And pads. And everything. He loves to tackle, but he … Continue reading
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a fabulous 4th
The weather was perfect. Warm but not too warm, sunny, breezy and bright. No thunderstorms on the horizon this year! The parade had a record number of vintage automobiles. So gorgeous! Watchers from the roof of the Pantry. Dancing Mandolin … Continue reading
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the first eight hours
The Funny Grandson and his parents arrived Friday afternoon and within 30 minutes–after hugs and greetings–the kid ran down the hill and jumped off the dock. He’d worn his bathing suit under his pants since Butte, so he wasted no … Continue reading
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one more sunset, one more piece of pie
The Funny Grandson spent his last evening eating pie, admiring the sunset, looking for arrowheads and playing Mexican Train dominoes. While he was excited to see his parents, leaving Idaho was not a happy time for him. He’d had a … Continue reading
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parade morning 2022
And then the thunderstorm hit. We made it home while watching the lightning, then waited out the weather so the guys could return to watch the sawing contests. And later? It was 56 degrees, but we were ready for the … Continue reading
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coastal grandmother?
“Coastal grandmother”. Did you know this is the name of a very popular new trend? When I first saw the phrase I confess that I was a little excited. After all, I spend months on the edge of a lake. … Continue reading
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superbowl sunday 2022
Guess who we’re rooting for. I will never be a cake decorator. Obviously. But the urge to make Cincinnati Bengals-themed cupcakes was something I Had To Do. I don’t know why. My sewing room/office smells like a dead mouse. Maybe … Continue reading
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goodbye to austin on new year’s eve
I asked Will to take a picture of us at the Austin airport. It was 4:30 AM and I’m sure you can tell who was the most excited about a pre-sunrise flight. Banjo Man looks stoic but he’d rather be … Continue reading
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waking up in rhode island
It has taken over a week to get my energy back after a busy (and fabulous) summer, an over-long road trip, a heartwarming family reunion and nine days of Austin condo remodeling. And then there’s my Purple Bed, which has … Continue reading
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it’s always hard to leave the lake, part one
Being able to kayak opened up a whole new world for him. His father refused to take it to Texas, so here it stays where I intend to try it out for myself. It’s light enough for me to drag … Continue reading
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is there any more pie? 