Category Archives: rhode island

the office makeover, step two

Step 1 was replacing the broken windows.  Now I have a Room With a View.  After twenty years of facing in the opposite direction, I have placed my desk once again in front of the windows, overlooking the driveway and … Continue reading

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an immortal update

Banjo Man’s “nutritional meeting” was a great success.  The dietitian/nutritionist/herbal goddess was stunned speechless over his breakfast ingredients. And his lunch.  And his salads.  And his green tea and avocado intake. “You must like to shop,” she gulped. Oh, yes, … Continue reading

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the quest for immortality

Banjo Man is somewhat of a health freak. I say this with love. I really do. Today he has gone to see a nutritionist, a person who is also a registered dietitian and is certified in herbal medicine.  He was … Continue reading

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new quilt, new songs

Yes, I like bright quilts. Why do you ask? 🙂 I made this a few years ago, during The Year of the Finger Surgeries. I think the pain pills altered my brain at the time and created my need to … Continue reading

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snowed in

We’re expecting a foot of snow tonight and some pretty cold temperatures for the next five or six days, so we’re hunkered down inside.  It’s winter in Rhode Island after all, and it looks like it’s going to be a … Continue reading

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if it’s good enough for pablo

Now that the third book of the trilogy is finished, it is lovely to have time to practice the violin again. Christmas is over (although we have yet to put away the tree–maybe next weekend we’ll have the energy, but … Continue reading

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meanwhile, back on the east coast…

10″ of fresh powder, 0 degree temps and a whole lot of wind coming off the ocean. Yikes.

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he’s full of beans

Marriage is never easy. Some of you know this.  You know who you are.  (Hint:  you are wearing wedding rings.) Here is my story:   The Mystery of the Missing Beans. Feel free to have an opinion in the Comments … Continue reading

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christmas 54 years ago

Do these bricks make my butt look big?

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do you see who’s on my tree?

You may remember his parents from THIS POST and THIS POST.    He arrived last April shortly after Banjo Man and I were at their house for dinner (!!!!) and sometimes I get to babysit!!!!!! Be still my heart.  Isn’t he … Continue reading

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