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sometimes i wonder…
…where this went: This is the chapel at Quonset Point, on the Navy base, where Banjo Man and I were married. He was a former Sea Bee and I was the daughter of a career Navy chief. Four years after … Continue reading
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on the menu
You’re wondering what this is. So was I. These were stuck on my kitchen counter next to the microwave. Banjo Man explained that these are the meals he ate and the foods he used while he was in RI alone … Continue reading
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sign posted on the gas station door
I once had an encounter with an aggressive goat. Unbeknownst to me, the neighbor’s goat herd had gotten loose. I was carrying my laundry from my house to my parents (due to a broken washing maching–my daughters never learned … Continue reading
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cleaning up, packing up, heading out
We’re twelve hours away from heading west. It has been an insanely busy week–okay, the last three weeks have been intense!!!–so I’m feeling a little frazzled. The car is packed, which is unusual. The car is not stuffed to the … Continue reading
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updates
The rug is getting used again. As are Uncle Don’s plastic soldiers (circa 1957). We had a pizza party Friday night, with much-anticipated pepperoni pizza. Remember my $30 car repair project? It worked!!! I am now $1770 ahead of the … Continue reading
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finally, hopefully, summer
Scenes from around the house. I think it’s summer. Sarge mistakenly left a lobster roll behind, so Banjo Man and I split it for lunch. Lobster rolls = summer. The rhododendrons are in full bloom. Rhododendrons = summer. I am … Continue reading
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oh my goodness!
Yes, that was our reaction upon meeting Sarge’s lovely friend. Oh. My. Goodness. They arrived arrived 7 Friday night after dealing with hours of horrendous holiday traffic on 95 and we ate lobster pot pies (which looked beautiful but didn’t … Continue reading
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time out
Yesterday, between a dental appointment (yes, another one!), searching for a fennel bulb (no luck), new twin blankets (no luck) and creating a curtain for a guest area cupboard, this little guy came over to visit. His parents dropped him … Continue reading
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i’m trying, i really am
Okay, here’s why I haven’t posted anything for a few days. Sarge is bringing his lady love home to RI to meet the family this holiday weekend. This has involved a lot of cleaning and meal prep and grocery shopping … Continue reading
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happiness is…
THURSDAY MORNING QUIZ Banjo Man is happy because: (A) My plane was on time and now he can go home and show off his beautifully painted room, (B) There is a new Wendy’s on Route 4 and I agreed to … Continue reading
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is there any more pie? 