Category Archives: rhode island

never-ending clutter

Posted on June 4, 2014 by is there any more pie?

I’ve spent the last three days in the workshop/storage area of the basement. I’ve hauled ladders and storage bins and books and vintage fabrics and china and, well, you name it and I’ve moved it. One of these days I … Continue reading →

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it must be june!

Posted on June 3, 2014 by is there any more pie?

There’s an old song that goes… “I want to go back to Rhode Island, where the rhododendrons grow. Where the sun comes a-peepin’ into where I’m-a-sleepin’, and the songbirds say hello.” I’ll bet you’ve never heard it!

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party time

Posted on May 31, 2014 by is there any more pie?

The “Outback” is pleased to announce the 2nd Cousins Weekend Reunion (the 1st was Nancy’s wedding)!!! Friday evening: “Meet and Greet”, casual reception and late-night buffet, here in the woods. Saturday: 8:00: Kitchen opens for coffee, tea and juice. Conversation welcome. … Continue reading →

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closer to home

Posted on May 22, 2014 by is there any more pie?

I finally remembered to unpack my camera and put it in my purse in order to take photos from the plane. There were so many times during my three travel days where I wished my camera wasn’t packed in my … Continue reading →

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leavin’ on a jet plane

Posted on May 4, 2014 by is there any more pie?

I have 89,015 things to do before I leave home tomorrow. 1. Change the lowest string on my guitar to a different weight. 2. Unpack the Ipod and make friends with it. 3. Somehow transfer all the music I … Continue reading →

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early mother’s day gift

Posted on May 4, 2014 by is there any more pie?

Sarge called this afternoon. He wanted me to watch this video on you tube. And he wanted to say he loved me. Okay, I’m crying. Sarge and I have been through a lot together. I’m very proud of him.

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waiting for the fox

Posted on April 26, 2014 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man and I have a new morning routine: we wait for the fox. He is a big, fluffy, energetic fellow who trots down our driveway between 7:30 and 8:30. I didn’t know that foxes could be that big, but … Continue reading →

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hooked on a feeling

Posted on April 25, 2014 by is there any more pie?

Let me tell you about my colonoscopy… (please don’t click off this website–I promise no gory details): Last Tuesday I was on the table surrounded by instruments and two nurses, while the doctor was busying himself gathering his tools, etc. … Continue reading →

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if it’s april, it’s sew expo

Posted on April 11, 2014 by is there any more pie?

This little girl loves fabric. And notions. And quilts. I think it’s genetic! She always loves Sew Expo…even when she was a one-year old in a stroller she loved touching the fabric. We don’t buy much, but we spend hours … Continue reading →

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