Category Archives: lake

i want to be a cowboy’s sweetheart

Sometimes you just have to yodel. Even if those people in the car on the road trip with you might not appreciate that particular enthusiastic musical urge. I yodeled along with some of my favorite singers through at least nine … Continue reading

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cabin on the hill

I don’t live here. I suspect Banjo Man still thinks he can talk me into it. And Story Man wonders if it would be a good place to write. Son #1 dreams of self-sufficiency. Then there’s Sarge, who is determined … Continue reading

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an almost perfect evening

Frozen peach margaritas and music.  A fantastic combination!!!

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heading back to texas

We’re going to miss you!   Thanks for taking such good care of the “old folks”. You sure made our lives easier this summer.  And you caught dinner, too!  

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mardi gras night at the festival

Banjo Man and Story Man are off to town to see Trombone Shorty. (That sounds like the beginning of a children’s picture book story, doesn’t it?) Trombone Shorty is Troy Andrews, a twenty-eight year old trumpet and trombone player from … Continue reading

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cream of the crop

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what august looks like

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off line

I’m having major withdrawal. We’ve had no internet since Saturday, the evening of the Big Storm.  Yes, another Big Storm came down the lake Saturday.  This time the wind blew in all directions.  And the storm lasted over two hours. … Continue reading

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they’re everywhere

Lake Monster. Tomato Monster.   Banjo Monster.

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fire trucks and pancakes

It’s an annual event and this year a record 740 people came out to eat breakfast and support the fire station. I thought of my grandson, who would have been thrilled with the Saturday morning combination of fire trucks and … Continue reading

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