Category Archives: lake

lure of a garage sale

My French Friend Janou and her French Sister decided to purge their possessions and have a sale. I took a break from Deadline Mania and drove to town early Friday morning to (a) go to the sale, (b) do laundry, (c) … Continue reading →

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the $100 cherry tomato

Look carefully. This is a very rare tomato.  A survivor, after several battles with the deer. Here are the guys Who bought the lattice That went under the deck And kept out the deer That ate all the tomatoes From my very … Continue reading →

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labor day notes

Miscellaneous goings on here during the last weekend of the summer… Must be the “last hurrah” for houseboats.  One of them has spent two days cruising up and down the bay.  I can’t figure out why.  Maybe someone is getting … Continue reading →

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off to camp

No, I’m not off to go camping (never, ever, ever again). I’m off to Camp.  Bluegrass Camp. Have you ever been to camp?  Everyone I ask says “yes”. I haven’t.  I think I spent a couple of weekends at Girl … Continue reading →

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annual oyster party, part 1

setting the stage elk kabobsfood and conversation

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old dog new tricks

out of the kitchen and into the kayak

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just another tuesday evening

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maiden voyage

This is how Lewis and Clark did it.

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will is coming

“Will is coming” is something my oldest son tells me he can’t say in front of his dog or his toddler. General mayhem ensues, with barking and excitement and leaning on the front door waiting for “Uncle Will” to arrive … Continue reading →

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one of those days

I think I shall whine. You may skip this post. I didn’t sleep Monday night.  No reason why.  I finally gave up trying to sleep at 4:30 and made coffee instead.  I printed out lyrics for the Chick Band music lesson … Continue reading →

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