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summer, part 2
Well, the last of the kids has returned to Texas. After six weeks of fun and family time, Banjo Man and I are now alone. With a duck. More about that tomorrow. Summer weather has kicked in, as of Monday … Continue reading
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the duck stops here
Meet Dorothy. I named her after my grandmother who loved nothing more than being out in her little boat on Hundred Acre Pond. Looking lost and gazing out over the bay, Dorothy arrived on our beach last Thursday morning. We … Continue reading
summer storm
Last week’s storm was pretty darn impressive. Banjo Man, Will and I couldn’t stop watching the waves as the wind started to blow. Will went down to the beach twice to move the kayaks higher and higher above the surf. … Continue reading
archaeology and hot dogs
Always a good combination on a summer morning. Will helped us find an arrowhead, which was very exciting. He also built a small campfire in the fire pit on the beach. Due to the fire danger restrictions, we’re not allowed … Continue reading
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father’s day 2025
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers in my family, including my brother who became a grandfather for the first time! Fathers and grandfathers are very important members of the family. And don’t we all know that! Banjo Man will … Continue reading
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ribs and more
As my Texans have finished school for the year and will be arriving here in the next few weeks, I am thinking about…food. Dinners, to be precise. What to do, what to do… I am slowly getting more energy, which … Continue reading
okay, here’s the plan…
Today’s the day we leave the lake and head out on an epic road trip. Yes, I said “epic”. And I mean it. We’ll be home in RI again in two weeks and one day. But first Banjo Man has … Continue reading
54?????
Today marks our 54th wedding anniversary. What???? We’re that old?????!!!! I guess we are. Our new passport photos make us look like 103-year old serial killers. And no, I’m not going to share them here on the blog. Last night … Continue reading
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last ladies night of the summer
Somehow all six of us managed to be free on the same evening. We raised a glass to our dear friend Yvonne, who passed away in April. She never missed a Ladies Night and hosted many of them at her … Continue reading
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trying something new
Today we are packing the car for next Saturday’s departure. A week early. The canned peaches and jams are safely tucked away in the car, as are Banjo Man’s boxes of books and papers. Fabric, tablecloth (just one, in case … Continue reading
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