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pass the tequila
Oh, I am so happy to say goodbye to 2022! Today I’m planning to make a vat of what I call “Lily’s Soup” (I blogged about it earlier this fall) and freeze most of it for future winter meals. The … Continue reading
Posted in family, music, quilting, rhode island
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christmases past
This popped up on YouTube and I want to share this rendition of “I Heard the Bells” with you all. The pictures of the Civil War battles reminded me of my great-great-grandfather, William Henry Winslow, who died in December, 1862, … Continue reading
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holiday banjo?
I pray that Banjo Man doesn’t see this and be inspired to start practicing again.
love me some cello
We’re traveling today, heading to Austin to get the Christmas party started at last. Gifts are tucked into suitcases, as are warm clothes. Texas is cold right now! I hope you enjoy this video. Because this cellist enjoys the outdoors … Continue reading
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to prove i’m not a scrooge
I do like Christmas trees. I really do. But now that it’s just the two of us, hauling tubs of ornaments upstairs and unpacking ornaments seems a little…exhausting. Especially since we’re spending the holidays in Texas. I have lovely memories … Continue reading
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cabinfest 2022
Cougar Creek Band knows how to put on a party. Joe, one of our younger members, had the brilliant idea to reunite the band up at Banjo Man’s newly-finished (after more than three years of renovations, repairs and finish work) … Continue reading
you never even called me by name
During the eight days of Banjo Man’s hospital adventures, I was treated kindly by many, many strangers who worked for the hospital systems. And such kindness was very much appreciated. To my bemusement (is that a word?) the women at … Continue reading
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back to normal, kind of
Now that the tree is off the roof and my house is safe and waterproofed, it is time to go back into the sewing room/office/music room and start a quilt. We call this “stress sewing” in our house. Much healthier … Continue reading
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fires and smoke–it must be august
Unfortunately the fires began about a month ago, after multiple lightning strikes. “Dry lightning” is absolutely terrifying. And rightly so. Neighbors to the west are on a “Ready, Set, Go” alert. Smoke hangs over the lake. We are sleeping with … Continue reading
Posted in friends, lake, music, the band
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is there any more pie? 