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i think it’s sunday
Actually, I had to sit here and take a few moments to figure out what day it is. Sunday. It has been a week since we went to New Haven for Monday’s surgery. A lot has happened since then. As … Continue reading
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home again and it feels so good
Yes, we are home from the hospital! The folks at Yale-New Haven Hospital took excellent care of Banjo Man and “Suites” hotel where I stayed was absolutely wonderful. The security officers who drove people like me back and forth between … Continue reading
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banjo man is doing well
The operation went off without a hitch and without any surprises. The doctor was pleased and saw no obviously cancerous lymph nodes. He was taken to the operating room at 7:30 and returned to the recovery room at 1:30. By … Continue reading
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getting ready on easter 2022
First of all, let me wish you a Happy Easter. I hope there is chocolate. Ham. Beans. Pie. Jelly beans! And a lovely new pair of white ankle socks with lace around the cuff (if you were a child of … Continue reading
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fugitive on the loose
There’s nothing like a police chase to make for an interesting day. Banjo Man says that makes me sound crazy. I’m sorry if it does, BUT I am tired of cleaning, of sewing, of cooking, of British history, of worrying … Continue reading
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hunting tapioca
Have you made tapioca pudding lately? If so, where did you find the box of Kraft tapioca (aside from the back of a shelf in your kitchen)? Hint: nowhere. Two weeks ago I desperately needed tapioca. My friend Harley Chick … Continue reading
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if i had a dog
Yes, if I had a dog I would teach him to carry fabric on his head. And then I would laugh and laugh and give him smelly bacon treats. And then I would cut up those fabrics and put them … Continue reading
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what’s streaming on the big tv
HBO Max: Somebody Somewhere, described as a “dark comedy” about a woman in Kansas finding her voice and finding a community while dealing with grief. I am not making this sound like the wonderful show it is. The characters are … Continue reading
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before, during and after
Here’s a picture of The Tree a few winters ago. Then there was this, as I’m sure you remember from my many posts whining about it: Two weeks ago, before the crew came to remove the branches, one by one. … Continue reading
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seaside hotel
This series from Denmark was one of the best things that happened to us all winter. I kid you not. You can watch it with a Masterpiece/PBS subscription. It’s worth paying for it for a month while you binge on … Continue reading
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