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starting november right
Yesterday was our annual fall fabric shopping trip in Massachusetts. Sound the trumpets, make the coffee, gas up the car and be on the road by 8:30! We–wild women that we are– look forward to it all year. As we … Continue reading
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the end of the ugly stairs, hopefully
Here’s the guy who greeted me at the flooring store. After I pet him and told him how handsome he was, he stuck his nose in my crotch and refused to let me look at carpet. The embarrassed store owner … Continue reading
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the end of cold feet?
Banjo Man’s cold feet take up a lot of time in our little world. Over the years I’ve bought him electric heating pads, an under-desk electric foot warmer, a hot water bottle shaped like a boa constrictor, dozens of wool … Continue reading
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23 days away
Thanksgiving isn’t 23 days away, but the arrival of Son #1, Amber and the Funny Grandson is. They have a week off and are flying in to spend it with us. We are so excited. This will be the first … Continue reading
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ozark
This is a wild show! Banjo Man and I just finished season 1. We’d started it in the summer of 2017, but after three episodes I decided it was too intense. Banjo Man watched the whole thing, though. And now … Continue reading
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at last, thank God
Light the fireworks! Cue the band! Beat the drums and shout Hallelujah! The Cornhuskers won a game Saturday night. A massive sigh of relief was heard o’er the land. It was a stressful game. Aren’t they all? We had to … Continue reading
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pumpkins, friends and more
Yes, we are sitting on pumpkins and having a conversation. That’s what old friends do, especially when one of them has a pumpkin patch. I absolutely love spending time with this woman. Can you tell? Meanwhile, back at home, I … Continue reading
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when coffee is necessary, find a robot
Hi, everyone. I’m back in Rhode Island. Will took me to the Austin airport at 3:30 AM last Wednesday. My suitcase was much lighter (baby quilt finished and gifted, jam, summer clothes and sandals left behind) and my heavy electronics … Continue reading
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hunger pains
Yesterday afternoon I wanted to be in Sheridan, Wyoming. I really, really wanted to be in Sheridan, Wyoming. At Perkins. A restaurant. A restaurant that serves a turkey dinner. With potatoes and gravy and stuffing. But I was here, in … Continue reading
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sewin’ in the chapel
You can’t tell from this picture, but this quilt shop is in a very large former church. This spring’s Shop Hop with Harley Chick and Aunt Pat meant spending the morning at the Charlton Sewing Center, the most unusual quilt … Continue reading
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