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coffee 3000 miles away
I received a text message this morning from Harley Chick. We met the Wednesday after Labor Day thirty years ago! Over the years we’ve managed to celebrate–or commiserate over–the first day of school many, many times. She sent me a … Continue reading
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it’s all their fault
Yes, it is all their fault that I haven’t had time to write any blog posts for the past couple of weeks. I’ve barely touched my computer and have basically used my phone to take pictures. We’re in the woods … Continue reading
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it seemed like a good idea at the time
The Funny Grandson delights in discovering how things are made. After two years of successful jam-making, he asked me if I knew how to make shredded wheat (I discovered later on that it was his favorite cereal and his parents … Continue reading
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purple soup and the pie hut
I must be back in Idaho if I am having lunch at the Pie Hut. Be still my heart. So why is sweet potato soup purple, you ask? I have no idea. Are there purple sweet potatoes in this world? … Continue reading
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consequences
I love this. I read Bonnie Hunter’s quilting blog every morning, usually with my second cup of coffee and half of a protein bar. She always has a little saying superimposed over a quilt at the end of each post. … Continue reading
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getting ready for easter
Another holiday, another set of pillowcases. Too much fun, I tell ya! Yesterday was a miserable, windy, rainy day. But because I had no Easter-themed fabric I dug out my rain coat and drove south for 20 minutes to a … Continue reading
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packing to party
It’s that time of year again, when musicians and music lovers from all over the world descend upon Austin, Texas. We’re packing up and flying down to join them. Over the past ten years my focus has slowly shifted from finding fiddlers … Continue reading
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mister clean
While on the phone with Son #1 last November I heard lots of screaming in the background. The Funny Grandson was pitching a major fit over having to take a bath. You know how boys are at that age, allergic to … Continue reading
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big time in boot city
They say clothes make the man. Do boots make the boy? We did a little Christmas shopping yesterday afternoon. Before: And after: He says he’s never taking the boots off. I know the feeling, Funny Grandson. Maybe you have a … Continue reading
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big chill, Austin-style
Enjoying root beer floats at the Magnolia Cafe Saturday afternoon before the temperature plummeted from 75 to 23 degrees. After loading up with sugar the two of us did a little Christmas shopping–he helped me find a special gift for … Continue reading
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