Category Archives: rhode island

oh my goodness!

Posted on May 31, 2016 by is there any more pie?

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

Posted on May 27, 2016 by is there any more pie?

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

Posted on May 24, 2016 by is there any more pie?

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…

Posted on May 19, 2016 by is there any more pie?

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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packing up to fly west

Posted on May 5, 2016 by is there any more pie?

Last month Son # 2 (aka Story Man, of the BBQ pit) texted to tell me he had bought two tickets to see Patty Griffin in Austin.  And did I want to come down and go with him? Hmmmm….give me … Continue reading →

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recreating the figs & pigs sandwich

Posted on April 23, 2016 by is there any more pie?

Remember my delight with a roasted mushroom sandwich in Worcester during Sew Expo a few weeks ago? It was REALLY easy to do it myself.  All I need were sliced mushrooms (which I sauteed in a little bit of olive … Continue reading →

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a flower, finally

Posted on April 21, 2016 by is there any more pie?

  Our tulips are old, Banjo Man told me.  This might be the last one unless we get ambitious and plant new bulbs next fall.  Is that when you plant tulip bulbs?  In the fall? I have no idea.  I … Continue reading →

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what the heck is that?

Posted on April 17, 2016 by is there any more pie?

I was in Banjo Man’s office this morning, just having a little chat before I headed to the workroom for some time on the treadmill, when I saw what I thought was a large dog trotting down the driveway towards … Continue reading →

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lost and found

Posted on April 15, 2016 by is there any more pie?

Today Banjo Man and I bought a car.  We have owned a 2004 Toyota Highlander for about 5 years now.  Or maybe four years. I can’t remember, but Banjo Man pointed out that we have driven it across the country … Continue reading →

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sarge bought a truck

Posted on April 12, 2016 by is there any more pie?

Sarge came home last weekend. In this. He is ready to move to the Northwest and start working on the cabin.   Can you tell? Sarge took us for a ride Sunday morning. We ruled the road!

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