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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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seen on the library’s bulletin board
This looks like a pretty good time, don’t you think? And then there’s this event at the Community Center, which look likes great fun. I’m afraid the Funny Grandson is too old, though. How about a place to live? I’m … Continue reading
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traditions
When the Funny Grandson arrives at the lake there are certain traditions that are upheld no matter what the weather. First of all, he scrambles into his bathing suit, runs down the hill to the dock and jumps in the … Continue reading
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we are here
You can see by the grocery lists that I have been busy. I have filled the Idaho freezers and refrigerators with enough food for the apocalypse. I managed to make two shepherd’s pies and four lasagnas before the dreaded Covid … Continue reading
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one last look
Yes, I am looking for arrowheads. No, I did not find any. Which is sort of the way it goes. But it was good to be down at the beach for one last time before we pack up and leave … Continue reading
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end of summer, beginning of fall
And so it ends for another year. Will built a driftwood fire Wednesday night and we cozied up to the flames and enjoyed the evening. Thursday would be a busy day as the guys put away all the chairs and … Continue reading
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there is always more pie
Wednesday was the day that Will and I headed to town for our annual Pie-Hut-And-Shopping afternoon. First stop: Pie Hut. They offer a soup, salad and pie combo that is irresistible. Will had the peanut butter chocolate pie and I … Continue reading
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storing up for winter
These are my acorns. With the demise of brick-and-mortar fabric stores in New England–they are few and hard to find–I have been loving my trips to town to a real fabric store. I am loading up. And I have no … Continue reading
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oktoberfest, 2021
Saturday was the most rain we’d had in one day since January 12. At least, that was what the Spokane weatherman said on his broadcast Saturday night. We needed it. Desperately. But it certainly put a damper on the annual … Continue reading
don’t ask why i bought this friday
I will try to explain. It was marked “$9.99” at the animal shelter thrift store. There was a sticker on the cover that said, “Tested”. It was also unusual and shiny and pretty and I wanted to play with it. … Continue reading
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is there any more pie? 