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finally, game day
Two hours until kick off. GO BIG RED!!! Are we excited? You betcha! Banjo Man was awake at 5 AM and couldn’t get back to sleep. That’s how it is on Game Day, people. The traditional chili is simmering on … Continue reading
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getting high
This summer I’ve been making angel food cakes. I have an inspirational new pan and it’s an easy and “light” dessert served with fresh berries and fruit, of which I have many. Banjo Man and I have enjoyed having it … Continue reading
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minus 11
It doesn’t feel like August. In fact, it is 54 degrees this morning. Yep, 54. I am wearing long pants, socks and a sweatshirt. It is 11 degrees colder than the typical Idaho August morning and 23 degrees colder than … Continue reading
war
The yellow jackets are out with a vengeance right now. They are mysteriously attracted to me and won’t let me enjoy my life outside on the decks or the beach or even in my little garden. I hate them and … Continue reading
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the miracle of blueberries
They grow! Seven different varieties at Shingle Mill Farm meant we took a stroll through the farm and sampled each kind before buying two gallon bags. They are picked. They are cooked. I could hardly wait to get home. And–voila!–they … Continue reading
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serenity
Banjo Man headed up to the cabin yesterday around 5:00. The afternoon was a bit cooler and breezier than previous days, so my mountain man decided he would take advantage of the weather and spend the night in the woods. … Continue reading
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fifty years in montana
Our friends Kathy and Vada threw a party last Saturday. A very big party. Epic, even, to celebrate owning their river property for fifty years. We’d thought the temps would hit 100, but we lucked out with an overcast afternoon … Continue reading
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trendy, maybe
As my rapid descent into “old lady-ness” continues, I have been forced to invest in a pair of Hoka walking shoes. Hoka is a trendy brand, with many options for walking, running, training, etc. When an under-50 year old person … Continue reading
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#83
Wednesday’s birthday lunch? Jimmy John’s #15, a deluxe version of tuna salad. Doesn’t Banjo Man look happy? We had taken Will to the airport at 10:30. So sad to see him go, but he has a second grade classroom to … Continue reading
at least he tried
Banjo Man was in charge of dinner Sunday night. He roasted chunks of Yukon gold potatoes and baked salmon. It was his night to shine. The meal’s crowning glory was Banjo Man’s attempt at duplicating his sister Marge’s watermelon dessert. … Continue reading
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