Category Archives: rhode island

the broken winter is almost over

Posted on April 8, 2022 by is there any more pie?

Our old, tree-damaged front door has been removed and a new one has been installed. Two weeks ago a lot of men showed up to fix things.  I’m not sure why this particular day was selected by two different crews, … Continue reading →

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fifty-nine days away

Posted on April 7, 2022 by is there any more pie?

In 59 days, Banjo Man and I will be arriving in Spokane.  Last night I received an email from Southwest stating they have changed our flights.  No surprise there.  Southwest is very good at changing flights. I just hope they … Continue reading →

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happy food faces

Posted on April 6, 2022 by is there any more pie?

March went by quickly and I couldn’t be happier about that.  March?  Not a fan. But these pictures make me smile. Son Ben came to visit for a week during his Spring Break. Nancy celebrated her birthday.  I made the … Continue reading →

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fox and friends

Posted on March 3, 2022 by is there any more pie?

No, not the news channel.  Take a deep breath.  You know I stay away from politics on the blog, right? It is finally, finally, FINALLY March.  The temps are above 30 (for the moment), the sky is blue and the … Continue reading →

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new kid in the kitchen

Posted on February 28, 2022 by is there any more pie?

This is my new Elite Cuisine Model 4829 toaster.  And yes, this sucker is very long.  It’s designed to toast those long slices of sourdough bread of which Banjo Man is so fond. Two weeks ago our toaster died and … Continue reading →

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drink up

Posted on February 22, 2022 by is there any more pie?

There’s a bit of bright news this morning, in the last week of February, in the so-far-disappointing and grim Year of 2022,  with cold temps still surrounding us with ice and misery. (I am feeling dramatic this morning). And the … Continue reading →

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looking ahead to spring 2022

Posted on February 18, 2022 by is there any more pie?

No, we are not buying an RV, though the urge to get in the car and head west on yet another road trip is always tempting. My friend Ruth and husband went to the Springfield RV show for the weekend.  … Continue reading →

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be my valentine 2022

Posted on February 14, 2022 by is there any more pie?

I decorated. This is an aloe Vera plant I brought home from Austin.  Son Will grows massive aloe Vera plants, so at Christmas I asked to take a small one home.  I have great respect for the medicinal value of … Continue reading →

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superbowl sunday 2022

Posted on February 13, 2022 by is there any more pie?

Guess who we’re rooting for. I will never be a cake decorator.  Obviously.  But the urge to make Cincinnati Bengals-themed cupcakes was something I Had To Do. I don’t know why.  My sewing room/office smells like a dead mouse.  Maybe … Continue reading →

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the case of the broken window

Posted on February 12, 2022 by is there any more pie?

Thursday afternoon our propane fireplace was finally fixed. Sound the trumpets. If you remember, it stopped working right after Christmas.  It heats 3/4 of the upstairs.  We moved down to the basement and waited 25 days for the repairman from … Continue reading →

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