Category Archives: rhode island

an elderly loved one speaks out

Posted on March 12, 2021 by is there any more pie?

It has been somewhat shocking to me that in this time of Covid, Banjo Man and I are in the category of “elderly loved ones”. This past year people were urged to check on their “elderly loved ones”, to bring … Continue reading →

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a little makeover in covid prison

Posted on March 7, 2021 by is there any more pie?

I have a very ugly bathroom. It has always been ugly, actually. The kids painted it brown for me about twenty years ago. I thought it would look elegant with white trim and hide the ugly wood-trimmed medicine cabinet and … Continue reading →

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tiptoeing into march

Posted on March 5, 2021 by is there any more pie?

Warmer weather is coming, as are more vaccines. Things are looking up around here! I keep sewing and waiting for spring and the happy day when stores open their fitting rooms. Yesterday I found myself at the local CVS Minute … Continue reading →

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last week’s tv and covid vaccines

Posted on February 28, 2021 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man received his Covid vaccine February 8 and I got mine last week, on the 24th. Oh, happy day! I was nervous and expecting side affects, but a sore arm and a small fever was all I had to … Continue reading →

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rhode island’s favorite toy is woke

Posted on February 27, 2021 by is there any more pie?

Our little state has been in turmoil for years. Bankruptcy, federal takeover of the largest school district, Speakers of the House ending up in prison (as have a mayor and a handful of state representatives). Summer and fall protests, looting, … Continue reading →

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nine more days

Posted on February 19, 2021 by is there any more pie?

February is almost over. Let’s party! We’re having another little storm today, but the weather in Austin is improving. Will has his power back. Ben’s has stayed on. Water issues continue, but my Texans are warm at last. Tomorrow the … Continue reading →

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shot in the dark

Posted on February 16, 2021 by is there any more pie?

Last night we drove north to CVS for Banjo Man’s Covid vaccine appointment. Oh, happy day! Our state is having a very hard time getting its act together, but last week I was able to secure an appointment by staying … Continue reading →

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all the pretty boxes

Posted on February 14, 2021 by is there any more pie?

This past week my manic quilting was replaced by manic decluttering. Sigh. As the end of the Covid isolation is nearing, as is our flight to Spokane (69 days), I can’t wait to enjoy a campfire by the lake. I … Continue reading →

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such is my world

Posted on February 9, 2021 by is there any more pie?

Next week will mark eleven months since the pandemic became real and the lockdown began. Last November our governor once again shut down almost everything in the state and I’ve been in my room ever since (except for that lovely … Continue reading →

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the truth hurts

Posted on February 8, 2021 by is there any more pie?

The Funny Grandson is a rabid football fan. His world centers around his flag football team and his afterschool hours at the Elite Training gym and his Sundays spent watching any and all NFL teams on tv. He studies plays … Continue reading →