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easter prep
It’s that time of year again, but this Easter I’m hosting the party at our house instead of my mother’s. After all, I have a dishwasher. And plenty of chairs. We decided to keep things simple and not … Continue reading
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cupcakes, birthdays and sunshine
Sunday afternoon Banjo Man went down the street to Sam and Claire’s birthday party. Sam turned four and Claire was one, so family and friends gathered for a sunny afternoon outdoors. (Outdoors! In the sun! Can you believe it?) There were … Continue reading
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bordertown
“Is there a show we can watch?” I’ve heard this particular question from Banjo Man for months now. Life is easier, I’ve learned, when we are starting or in the middle of watching a new series on dvd or Netflix … Continue reading
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no sign of spring
I did a little shopping today. April is “birthday month” here. This year the ages range from 1 to 91 (and in between). So I went to my favorite local store, “Simple Pleasures” to browse. I purchased a little dress-wearing … Continue reading
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goodbye, old friend
The giant oak that has shaded the patio and half of our house for the past twenty-six years is dying. We are very sad about that, but the time has come to do something about it before half of this … Continue reading
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getting ready for easter
Another holiday, another set of pillowcases. Too much fun, I tell ya! Yesterday was a miserable, windy, rainy day. But because I had no Easter-themed fabric I dug out my rain coat and drove south for 20 minutes to a … Continue reading
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birthday gal
We ordered margaritas, but one of us had to prove she was under 21!!!! The other three of us (whose combined ages totaled 231) were shocked and very, very amused. How hilarious! NancyK turned 37 on Saturday and we celebrated … Continue reading
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why did the turkey…
…cross the road? (A) to find bugs and/or acorns, (B) for exercise, though they walk very, very slowly, with their skinny turkey feet planted firmly at every step they take, or (C) to make me hurry downstairs to tell Banjo Man … Continue reading
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centuries of television
Sunday night was an epic night on the Giant Couch. First up? The 1600’s, with King Louis XIV, in “Versailles”. If you are watching that series, check out this website, http://partylike1660.com/, which gives all sorts of historical information about the … Continue reading
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in search of an asian sauce
I’ve made some pretty bad Asian meals lately. The chicken broccoli dish with the cashew butter, sriracha, tahini and vinegar hit a new low. Spread out on a cookie sheet and broiled (I’ve read this is the latest trend in … Continue reading
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