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finding more stuff
How could I have forgotten these 20 blocks? Each one has 49 pieces. Yes, FORTY-NINE pieces! That’s 980 bits of fabric precisely sewn together. No wonder I grew tired of it this quilt. Then I discovered the bin underneath it: … Continue reading
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pass the pineapple
The smallest, tamest, earliest Super Bowl party took place at our house yesterday afternoon. Here’s what daughter Nancy and I watched: Banjo Man joined us for the last quarter. We all agreed Vanessa should be the MVP (Most Valuable Puppy). … Continue reading
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must love beads
My grandmother, born in 1902, loved her costume jewelry, i.e. plastic beaded necklaces. I saved them for a very long time, just in case I ended up with a horde of granddaughters who liked to play dress-up. Last week I … Continue reading
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the basting table
On this very chilly, gray, February morning (hurray! January is over!) I thought I’d share what’s been going on here this winter. We have no snow and don’t expect any. The sun is supposed to come out again on Saturday, … Continue reading
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girl meets grill
This girl received a new toy for Christmas: Our Nebraska friend Tom highly recommended this meat thermometer last year and I was very excited to finally use it Monday night. I needed to practice with the new technology (it works … Continue reading
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pasta saturday
There are days when you just want to go to Paul’s Pasta and eat Italian food. Especially on a gray January afternoon in New England. Banjo Man decided on Thursday that we needed a field trip. We waited until daughter … Continue reading
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blood and giggles
Monday I went to a new lab for a round of blood tests. My oncologist hoped to discover why I was so tired other than being 72 and deep into the annual winter blahs. Note: Turns out I am fine, … Continue reading
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playoff time
These sugar cookies are supposed to represent the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys. I took them to Jeff and Angela’s Sunday afternoon, as we were invited over to play Mexican Train dominoes and eat chili. Perfect way to … Continue reading
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fifty-four, oh my goodness
Banjo Man and I went out to dinner Saturday night. Yes, it was an official “date night”. Can you believe this sunset? We don’t often see such a glorious sky, as we live in the woods and rarely venture out … Continue reading
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hello, kitty
Nothing ruins a peaceful lap around the driveway than an encounter with a bobcat. Banjo Man did not take this photo. It came from iStock, online. The bobcat had been sitting on a stump at the edge of the driveway. … Continue reading
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