Category Archives: lake

boot lust…again

What I do for fun:  look at western boots on ebay.  Yes, that does sound terribly exciting, doesn’t it?  Hey, it beats cleaning toilets. I rarely bid on them.  Usually the ones I like (the fancy, multi-colored pointed-toe babies) are … Continue reading →

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seen on the dock

Now a New York Times bestseller. How cool is that!!!!!

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it’s his party

Everyone who knows and loves Banjo Man knows that he is very, very spoiled.  It’s part of his charm, unless he is getting on my nerves and then I have to scold him. Sometimes his very sensitive feelings get hurt, … Continue reading →

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oh me oh my oh***

“I wanna do right, but not right now.”*** ***lyrics by Gillian Welch, “Miss Ohio” Oh me oh my oh. We’re in the Big City. We’re going to a concert. We’re wearing our boots. Gillian Welch has a voice so strong and … Continue reading →

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the return of Banjo Man

Yes, the rumors are true. Details of his birthday tomorrow.  Chocolate ice cream, Chianti and huckleberry baked goods were involved.  

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mini star

“I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents, my fellow actors, my very patient director and also the writers, without whom this movie would have been impossible.” “Ooops…..I forgot to thank my agent!” “Help!!!  I can’t see the cue cards!!!!!” One … Continue reading →

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surrender

  I give up. The damn deer have triumphed again.  They wriggled under the steps and found their way to my tomatoes and basil plants.  I chased them off, but they returned (when I was off getting netting).  I came home … Continue reading →

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future pies

Banjo-joke-of-the-day Why is the banjo the most important instrument in a bluegrass band? (a.) Every band needs someone to make fun of. (b.) Every jam session needs someone to drown out the inevitable walk-up guitar player who can’t pick worth … Continue reading →

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what a wedding!!!

Saturday was the most gorgeous day of the summer. Everyone said so. The bride was absolutely gorgeous. The groom looked delerious with joy. Everyone said so. We didn’t look a day over forty-five and our moves on the dance floor … Continue reading →

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will be back in a few days….

I’m taking a few days away from the internet in order to write and practice new fiddle songs and maybe–maybe!!!–sit on the dock with my morning coffee or afternoon iced tea or evening glass of wine. I’ll return this weekend … Continue reading →

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