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the brakes broke me
I totally lost it yesterday afternoon. I had a screaming fit in the driveway while Banjo Man leaned on his rake and looked very, very worried. You see, I was in the midst of dragging the new lightweight transport wheel … Continue reading
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tools of the trade
Meet the Accufeed Flex. It’s a walking foot on steroids and…I love it. Well, I love it when I can figure out how to attach it. That was a mystery at first, until a kind quilter in my online sewing … Continue reading
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gifts
These arrived in the mail yesterday. Flavored pumpkin seeds from Dancing Mandolin Player! What a lovely surprise. I felt so very loved. And last night my friend Barb called. “I made you something,” she announced. “Can I bring it over?” … Continue reading
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a little more chowder chat
Yesterday Glen had a meeting with two of his favorite Rhode Island clients. The talk turned to George’s and our lunch there. Do you know what they said? They’d stopped going to George’s because the clam chowder didn’t taste like … Continue reading
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breath of fresh air
Yesterday my mother was released from the rehab section of the local nursing home and was able to return to her assisted living apartment. Hallelujah!!!! We moved her back into her lovely quiet studio apartment and sent her off … Continue reading
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tin star
There is nothing Banjo Man loves more than a “revenge” movie. The bloodier the better. After watching the first episode of this Amazon mini-series, Banjo Man can’t wait to see what happens next. The story? Well, a British cop takes … Continue reading
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car confusion, etc.
Banjo Man and I have shared one car, a 2004 Toyota Highlander, for about four or five years now. About 95% of the time it is not a problem. And if there is one, we work around it. Sometimes I … Continue reading
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the ugly quilt
Recently I’ve decided that even ugly quilts should be finished and not sit in their bins taking up space in the closet. So for the past week I’ve been assembling the sashings that join these blocks together and attempting … Continue reading
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happy birthday and happy halloween
My brother was born on Halloween, which meant we grew up celebrating his birthday with a party with the neighborhood kids before setting out to trick-or-treat. I can taste the potato sticks now. We loved Halloween. Living in a suburban … Continue reading
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old fashioned nor’easter
Last night the rain poured down and the wind wailed as a “nor’easter” swept along the coast. Our lights flickered a lot, but unlike many other Rhode Islanders, we didn’t lose power. This morning I made coffee and turned on … Continue reading
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