Category Archives: grandmother stuff

party hearty

Birthday = chance to wrestle.

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my new halloween shirt

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deadline and blog hiatus

I won’t be blogging for a week or so, due to finishing book 3 in the trilogy!  Heading to Texas next week and then will have lots of photos of musicians, food and all things that Keep Austin Weird.  There … Continue reading

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i want to be a construction worker

If you have a two-year old (or three or four?) grandchild who loves–and I mean LOVES–trucks, then this is the dvd you have to own.  Real trucks, real dirt, real construction workers. My grandson has two copies of this dvd, … Continue reading

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show me your sandwich

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blizzard, austin and ikea, part 1

I have so much to say.   Too much, actually.  I haven’t blogged because I don’t know where to start.  Storm?  Grandson?  Tacos?  What do you want to hear about? I am in Austin.  I left Rhode Island early Thursday morning, … Continue reading

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need a hug

I couldn’t wait another month to get a “Grandma hug”, so yesterday Banjo Man suggested I get on a plane and head to Texas asap.  Because this little guy is waiting for me. Thank you, Southwest, for some great travel … Continue reading

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nebraska vs. michigan state

Tough game to watch. One of us Cornhusker fans survived the last 3 minutes by putting a colander over his face. He also learned to jump up and down while yelling, “GO BIG RED!” His grandpa was so proud. Next … Continue reading

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date night at the saxon pub

Banjo Man’s favorite musician is  blues man Johnny NIcholas. Wednesday night’s Happy Hour at the Saxon Pub in Austin = Johnny Nicholas and his band, Hellbent.  Or were they the Hellbenders? I will look it up tomorrow and let you know. … Continue reading

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the demise of the pumpkin cake

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