Category Archives: lake

and now there are none…

The last sister (the one who wore the newspaper hat) left today, so the house is empty.  There are odd bits of leftovers stuffed in the refrigerator and I will be feasting for the rest of the week with what … Continue reading

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how high is the water, mama?

The lake hit flood stage this year.   Cooler, wetter weather and a late snow melt caused a lot of docks to be under water. Like this one, last week. This dock belongs to my friend Janou.  Some of you have met … Continue reading

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don’t faint

I have just returned from my exercise class. Those of you who know me, know that this is out of character. Very. As in, NO WAY SHE WENT TO A GYM! But this is what band girls do.  Band women.  … Continue reading

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4th of July

This is leftover pie.  I’m showing you this last, lonely piece of peach pie (with a soggy crust) tonight, which I am eating while I type, because I took no pictures on the 4th.  Not one. I’d intended to march … Continue reading

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travel trip #1

Never leave home without calamine lotion and nail polish. (I know this is a semi-disgusting picture, but not every photo can be as exciting as a guy posing with an ear of corn).

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Day 6: End of the Road

We’re here. The car is unloaded, the guitar cake pan is on the kitchen counter, the instruments are unpacked and tuned, laundry is piled neatly in baskets, and we sat on the screened porch and drank some wine and ate … Continue reading

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Day 5 map

Rapid City, South Dakota to Bozeman, Montana. 526 miles.

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happy anniversary yesterday

Happy 3rd Anniversary! I’m so glad you met each other in that honky-tonky bar in Texas. I’m so glad you fell in love. I’m so glad you got married, even though I had to wear high heels.  It was worth … Continue reading

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A little lake quiz

What is this woman doing? (A) training for a kayak race (B) delivering potato salad to a family reunion What are these people doing? (A)  Wondering how cold the water is (B)  Waiting for their ride on the neighbor’s sea … Continue reading

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Looking forward to catching up…

There is always a lot to talk about. Especially if you’ve been friends since you were in diapers and playing with G.I. Joe action figures.                                  Or you’ve known each other since you born, keeping each other company in the … Continue reading

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