Category Archives: rhode island

memorial day 2020

Have you heard of “Taps Across America”? At 3:00 this afternoon, wherever you are, musicians are asked to play TAPS and people are encouraged to open their windows or stand on their porches to hear the song and pay their … Continue reading

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going to town

Yesterday was a mental health day.  It started out with a visit to see the physical therapist, who was unusually chatty and cheerful as she stuck needles in my hip.  She wants the recipe for my pork tenderloin balsamic glaze. … Continue reading

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a good friday

I would never have called myself a big shopper, but when I saw this sign on Marshall’s windows I couldn’t wait to find a parking space and go inside.  It was very exciting! I had just come from physical therapy … Continue reading

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witching

Banjo Man’s super power is water witching.  Here he is busy calculating the depth of Barb and Rod’s mystery well.  It took a while to find the well, but a good time was had by all in the process.  Rod … Continue reading

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a beautiful surprise

These arrived yesterday afternoon.   They were sent by my niece Sili and her family in California.  And they were very, very much appreciated. Little did Sili know that an hour before these arrived, I was sobbing my heart out in … Continue reading

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keeping it real

This afternoon I will attempt my first “inside”, non-medical errand in ten weeks:  going to the recently reopened AAA office to apply for a Real ID. I have my mask, my hand sanitizer, my antiseptic wipes and all (hopefully) of … Continue reading

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how to make a corona quilt

Twenty minutes after I’d finished stitching the binding down on the Corona quilt (we were watching the three-hour Survivor finale), Banjo Man declared he was “chilly” and appropriated the quilt. He loves quilts. My plan, back in March, had been … Continue reading

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getting out of the house

I have no idea why I thought taking this picture was a good idea, but I do feel like I’m losing my mind and maybe this is proof. It was good to get out of the house this chilly, sunny … Continue reading

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a wrinkle in time

Yesterday afternoon’s conversation: Banjo Man:  I’m going to town to the Post Office.  Do you want to ride along? Me:  Mmmm…no, ’cause then I’d have to brush my hair. We are in Week 9 of isolation.  Self-care has hit a … Continue reading

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mother’s day 2020

Happy Mother’s Day to the lovely women in my family and to my much-loved friends. I hope all the love and happiness you deserve comes your way.  Especially today. An old friend sent me this picture of my parents last … Continue reading

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