Category Archives: just for fun

cousins brunch: potato bacon casserole

I tried a new casserole (hurray for Pinterest!!) Saturday morning.  It was a big hit with the brunch crowd, so I thought I’d give you my version in case you are feeding hungry company some morning this winter.  There are … Continue reading

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cousins weekend 2015

Cousins Weekend (the 2015 edition) was a success! Nephew Thomas surprised me with my very own “Selfie Stick”!!!!!! I never, ever thought I would own one. But the above picture shows how much fun we had using it. Unfortunately Sarge … Continue reading

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hello old cat

I’ve been decorating.  This little cat came from one of Banjo Man’s sisters when she worked for Hallmark.  One Halloween she sent us a box of decorations, which we put to good use for almost thirty years. Or maybe more. … Continue reading

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smarter maybe

Saturday I dropped my “basic” cell phone on the tile floor.  The back flew in one direction, the sim card in another.  I put it back together again and…nothing happened. It had died. On one hand I didn’t care.  I … Continue reading

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threads and stuff

Last  week I was driving to my physical therapy appointment (the frozen shoulder is thawing!  Hurray!) and I missed the turn into the parking lot.  I had to drive another half mile until I found a place to turn around. … Continue reading

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porch chatter

Last Thursday it was time for the annual gathering of the Montana ladies & friends. We had a lot to talk about: summer company, grandchildren, children, food, families, travel plans, etc. We skipped the Housedress Dress Code and the dock … Continue reading

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viva roma

It is time for my annual Tomato Bragging Post. Yes, I know that all of you who grow hundreds of tomatoes every year think that this is pathetic but I don’t care. I have two pots.  A fully grown, ripe … Continue reading

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i’m back

Sorry for not posting.  As you can see, I’ve been very busy. I was with two of my peeps, celebrating the beginning of summer and the resumption of Lessons With Doug.  This is like “Tuesdays With Morrie” except with Doug … Continue reading

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bird’s eye view

Banjo Man now has what he calls “bionic eyes”. He is thrilled. So am I, especially because I’m about to get in a car with him and drive for 3000 miles. But there’s one strange side affect, most likely caused … Continue reading

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five days until lift off

I’m glad I have five more days.

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