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rain and radiation
What a storm! We’ve never seen summer rain fill the pit before. Banjo Man ran out to take pictures from the safety of his shed. Lightning hit a house a few miles away. And one of our tomato plants lost … Continue reading
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the heat wave
We may have broken some records this weekend. With a heat index of 110 Sunday afternoon, I wouldn’t be surprised. I’m sure the beaches were packed and the traffic horrendous, but Banjo Man and I stayed home and–for the most … Continue reading
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the mystery ride
Last Monday we loaded everyone up in the car and headed to Massachusetts. This was a big day. I had rested for two entire days in order to have the energy to make the trip. Banjo Man had taken the … Continue reading
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life without mosquitoes
We can’t believe we can enjoy the patio without getting bit by mosquitoes! Maybe it’s because Banjo Man had so much brush cleared around the property? That’s one theory. I wear mosquito-proof clothing, as I am not supposed to risk … Continue reading
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the oncotype
Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard of the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score. I never had either. It is now my favorite word, my favorite test, my favorite scientific breakthrough in the complicated world of breast cancer. The Oncotype … Continue reading
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two of a kind
I couldn’t resist taking these pictures of Banjo Man and his oldest son. I thought they were so darn funny sitting like that as they waited patiently for the Funny Grandson to select a doughnut (which was a very exciting … Continue reading
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a special operation
Laying across my sewing table is the Funny Grandson’s beloved Winnie the Pooh. Well-loved Winnie has been in desperate need of stuffing and repairs for several years now, but the FG couldn’t bear (pun intended!) to let anyone–even his seamstress … Continue reading
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go ahead and shuffle
When I was a kid, my Great Aunt Laurabelle had one of these. The family was big into playing Canasta and everyone knows you have to have a card shuffler if you’re playing Canasta. She was a fun, loving, generous … Continue reading
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whales, penguins and pasta
Yesterday we all piled in the car and headed south to Mystic, CT to the aquarium. So much fun!!! Banjo Man was particularly taken with the African penguins. We could barely tear him away from watching the little guys. The … Continue reading
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any excuse to eat a doughnut
Sunday morning was the Rhode Island Donut Tasting Event, produced and planned by Party Grandma. Aunt Nancy drove. First stop was a local little coffee shop that sold the state’s famous Allie’s Donuts. We bought six of them, all different … Continue reading
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