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trouble in the cove
Meet our eagle. This spring he has enjoyed perching on trees close to the house and terrorizing the ospreys nesting on the west side of the house. We’re in the middle of an ongoing ospreys vs. eagle war. When this … Continue reading
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always a hit
Sometimes you just need hot fudge on your ice cream. The recipe came to me from my friend Sharon, in Massachusetts. It’s always a much-anticipated treat. Here’s a link to a website that shares the recipe, too: https://www.food.com/recipe/baileys-hot-fudge-sauce-202009
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camping in the cold days of june
Banjo Man couldn’t wait to spend the night in the cabin with his sons and grandson. Nothing would stop him, especially not the predicted freezing temps. He had a wood stove, sleeping bags, a freshly made pot of chicken soup … Continue reading
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it has begun
The Funny Grandson once again jumped into the frigid waters of Lake Pend Oreille immediately after arriving Tuesday afternoon. He made some heavy panting noises as he emerged from the water and swam back to the dock. Undeterred, he kept … Continue reading
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big trip, big city, big welcome
Yes, we were in Costco. Banjo Man wanted to have the famous hot dogs for lunch, which we did. It was pretty busy on a Sunday afternoon, but not insanely crowded the way it was before Memorial Day. We had … Continue reading
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you saw what?
Daughter Nancy sent pictures Monday of owls sitting on our Rhode Island patio. They were there for at least an hour, she said, and were not the least bit disturbed by her taking pictures through the window. I think they … Continue reading
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eight more days
Yes, the family action around here starts a week from Wednesday with the arrival of the Texas family. My freezer is full, so I can’t wait for people to arrive and start eating. Alas, the weather is still awful. Retired … Continue reading
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sometimes my stupidity amazes me
First stupid thing: booking an early morning flight out of Austin the day after the concert. I got in bed around 11 PM and had to be up at 4:20 to catch the airport shuttle at 4:40 am. Why did … Continue reading
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there will be flowers
Dancing Mandolin Player gave me the beautiful gift of flowers in my mother-in-law’s old soap kettle yesterday. Isn’t it beautiful? I have planted various flowers in this pot all by myself, but the outcome was always…pitiful. I do not have … Continue reading
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bits and pieces
Not the best picture, but this is the view of the osprey nest (taken from the screened porch). We’ll be able to watch the show this summer as the ospreys come and go. The pair are in their nest and … Continue reading
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