Category Archives: rhode island

going out tonight!

We are actually going out tonight!   I couldn’t be more excited! Banjo Man has been sick with a sinus infection–poor Banjo Man–and the past two weeks’ attempts at going out to celebrate my birthday (or just plain ‘going out’ … Continue reading

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the beatles song birthday is here

Yes, today I am sixty four. Which is hilarious.   How could I possibly be sixty four?  It’s a mystery.  And I love it. Poor Banjo Man has been sick with a cold for over a week now, so his … Continue reading

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non on-line shopping

A few weeks ago my daughter and I planned a shopping trip up to the Big  Suburbs about 35 minutes away from home.  She had an appointment first, so she dropped me off at a shopping center where I enjoyed … Continue reading

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franklin mills and the mini shop hop

Harley Chick, Aunt Pat and I have attended the Sew Expo in Worcester, Massachusetts every April for years. Last year, while scarfing down taco salads in downtown Worcester and after proudly announcing what we frugally *didn’t* buy from the vendors … Continue reading

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sarge was here and banjo man gives thanks

Sarge likes to drive at night, so he arrives home in the wee hours of the morning, before dawn. He loves Thanksgiving. Banjo Man had a list of “Things For Sarge To Do That Banjo Man Can’t Do Because Of … Continue reading

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loving this wednesday

The day before Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days.  I get to organize groceries (and Banjo Man) and make big messes and cook tons of food and listen to music all day long. Heaven. My newest favorite Pandora station … Continue reading

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checking in

This tile sums up my dobro lessons. Five weeks after hauling my 300 pound dobro down (and up!) a flight of stairs to the basement of the local music store for my Tuesday lessons with “Buddy”, I remain dazed and … Continue reading

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death to mickey

I went to three stores on  Sunday before finding the right stuff. Thank you, Home Depot, for having two boxes of the prebaited, disposable rat killer left. I bought three boxes (total of 12 feeding stations) of the prebaited, disposable … Continue reading

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the time of year for stuff to disappear

Last Friday I gathered up the bags of clothes I so ruthlessly culled from closets and plastic bins and headed north to deliver them to the Salvation Army. It is that time of year. We are also going through shelves … Continue reading

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the one and only

Sammy hasn’t figure out how to be scary yet. Which is fine with me. Because he is so cute! His parents brought him to trick-or-treat Saturday night.  He was more interested in my Halloween decorations than acquiring candy or treats. … Continue reading

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