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what’s missing?
It was part of my world for 37 years and I wrote almost 50 novels and novellas on it. But the big, white desk is gone and that’s a good thing. I spend too much time sitting there, just because … Continue reading
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the thanksgiving flood
At 3:30 AM, the day after Thanksgiving, we took our Texas family to the airport. It wasn’t part of the vacation plan, but the Funny Grandson’s mysterious stomach issues had occurred again and it was important that he get home … Continue reading
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up periscope
Nothing says Thanksgiving like a submarine. Especially when the best doughnut shop in Rhode Island is closed on Mondays. On the Monday before Thanksgiving, we’d intended to take a little field trip to Allie’s Donuts, but Aunt Nancy texted that … Continue reading
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catching up post thanksgiving
The Funny Grandson’s great-grandmother gave him an early Christmas present when he arrived in RI and visited her at her assisted living apartment. Don’t they look happy to be together? We thought he’d want to dive right into that Lego … Continue reading
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reconnaissance mission
When asked what touristy thing she would like to do during her Thanksgiving week here in New England, my Texan daughter-in-law replied, “I’d like to eat in a real Italian restaurant.” We have a lot of those here. It was … Continue reading
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it’s all about the tables
I’ve spent the last two days auditioning tablecloths. I know, you’re really glad you’re not here to watch the process. Kinda like watching paint dry, I’ll bet. But I take it seriously. We have two dining tables–one in the dining … Continue reading
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a banjo man success
On this miserable stormy, rainy day here in Rhode Island, I thought I’d share Banjo Man’s latest recipe. It was actually delicious. Sound the trumpets. We’ve been cleaning out cookbooks, of which I have many, having belonged to the mail-order … Continue reading
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after all these years
They’ve known each other for sixty-two years. Mary (left) is 90. My mother (right) is 92. They lived across the street from each other back in the 50’s, in the “Leave It To Beaver” era of family life. They were … Continue reading
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banjo man’s house
I often refer to the lower level of our home as “Banjo Man’s house”, because his office is downstairs. As is a bathroom. And a rapidly-improving kitchenette. Full-sized fridge (to house all of his health food products), living room, twin … Continue reading
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