Category Archives: rhode island

wednesday’s song

Posted on April 8, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Because I’ve been up since 5:30 AM, and because I keep wandering around the house, and because I finally have time to unpack my suitcase from Texas, and because the day is stretching out before me with all sorts of … Continue reading →

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happy song, happy dance!

Posted on April 7, 2015 by is there any more pie?

My last book (#43?  #45?  Lost count!!) is FINISHED!!!!!! I am officially retired. R-E-T-I-R-E-D!!!! Let’s all cheer, shall we?? My retirement anthem: I love this band.  I love this song.  I love playing it on the dobro and singing all … Continue reading →

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easter 2015, the adult version

Posted on April 6, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Alas, we had no young people around the table this year.   The kids all had to work, so the old folks managed to party without them. Banjo Man was in charge of the ham.  He found a recipe for … Continue reading →

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taking a break from work with a little music

Posted on April 3, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Here are some of our favorite  Austin musicians performing down the road from us, at the annual Rhythm & Roots Festival that takes place every Labor Day weekend. This is why I practice my steel guitar.   And my dobro! … Continue reading →

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sunday is not just easter

Posted on April 2, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Season 7 of River Monsters starts Sunday night at 9 PM EDT. Four more days. I don’t have to tell you how excited I am about this. He starts out in Alaska! To read more about this season, click River Monsters … Continue reading →

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it’s all about the cake

Posted on April 1, 2015 by is there any more pie?

My daughter turns 35 today.  Happy Birthday, Nancy! We celebrated her birthday with the family Saturday night.  I managed to unchain myself from my desk and make dinner and — ta da!!!–bake a cake. Thank you, Pinterest. This cake is … Continue reading →

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looking for lunch

Posted on March 31, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Meet my hawk.  He likes to hang out here outside my office window. He’s hungry.  I am, too.  I’m on a diet.  I often feel like swooping down on an unsuspecting piece of carb-filled bread. His wings are huge, but … Continue reading →

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still time

Posted on March 30, 2015 by is there any more pie?

I came across this on Pinterest this morning.  I was taking a break from writing (yes, this is the last week of writing!), sipping some fresh coffee and looking for anything to distract me from today’s 1700 unwritten words while … Continue reading →

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how i feel about last night’s snow

Posted on March 29, 2015 by is there any more pie?
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retirement is so close…

Posted on March 8, 2015 by is there any more pie?

As soon as I finish writing this book, which will be any day now if my brain continues to function, I am going to buy a new hat and a brown umbrella.   And I may or may not wear … Continue reading →

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