Category Archives: lake

sunshine and meatballs

In the kitchen, nothing makes me happier than to make a massive amount of one thing.  I suppose it’s the cook’s equivalent to running a marathon. Banjo Man,  Story Man (formerly known as Son #2) and GL (my dear brother-in-law, … Continue reading

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last morning on the road

We’re here, as of 11 AM this morning. It feels good.  

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A brief stop at the Little Big Horn yesterday.  It was our first stop in Montana.  Our first battlefield of the trip.  Our first mosquito bites.  This place is always solemn and moving and bigger than I remember from the … Continue reading

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mr. lonely

Banished for his poor fashion decisions, Banjo Man waits for a ride back to Nebraska.

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billboards, breakfast and other things

What we saw in Lincoln, Nebraska today: This is true. And quilters?  There are gazillions of them.  And they’re proud of it. Here is Nebraska Jack fixing his every-Sunday-at-8 AM-breakfast. We love his food.  And he looks good in yellow. … Continue reading

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on the road, 2014

Yep, we’re on the road.  Details tomorrow, plus a couple of pictures of an overpacked car… I have to go to bed now.   I really do. 492  miles today. Statistics: 2:  dead deer 1:  Wendy’s 1.  Subway 1.  Roadhouse … Continue reading

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happy father’s day

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in our spare time

No one could ever accuse us of being trendy. So please don’t laugh because we recently discovered “Game of Thrones”. Now we’re trying to make our way through Season One before we have to return it to the library. We … Continue reading

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count the babies

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mother’s day music

Bruce Bishop and Beth Pedersen play every Sunday afternoon in downtown Hope. And even on Mother’s Day! I spent the afternoon listening to great music with Dancing Mandolin Player and her Boyfriend Bob. We ate banana bread and enjoyed the … Continue reading

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