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This time I didn’t get out of Rhode Island soon enough. I was lucky to miss Sandy in October and Nemo in February, but this latest storm? We’re waiting this one out at home, having delayed our trip to Texas … Continue reading
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too many storms, too many trees
Everywhere I go, it looks like this. Note to self: learn how to use a chain saw.
Posted in rhode island
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no such thing as a free ride?
Or is there? Rhode Island’s metro train system offered free rides from Wickford Junction to Providence each Wednesday in February. And free parking at the station! I organized a trip. A free trip. My mother, my daughter and my daughter’s … Continue reading
Posted in family, food, rhode island
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second annual single malt scotch tasting dinner
Selected for tasting: Dalwhinnie, 15 year old Talisker, 10 yo Cragganmore, 12 yo Lagavulin, 16 yo Oban, 14 yo Glenkinchie, 12 yo and returning favorite, Laphroig 10 yo MENU Assorted Appetizers Traditional Scottish Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup Hearty Grain Bread Bibb … Continue reading
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blizzard, tacos and ikea, part 2
I apologize for having kept you waiting. I have some great storm pics taken by daughter Nancy, but I’ve had no luck transferring them to the blog. Darn. I kept hoping that if I tried enough times, something would work. … Continue reading
Posted in austin, family, rhode island
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blizzard, austin and ikea, part 1
I have so much to say. Too much, actually. I haven’t blogged because I don’t know where to start. Storm? Grandson? Tacos? What do you want to hear about? I am in Austin. I left Rhode Island early Thursday morning, … Continue reading
Posted in austin, family, grandmother stuff, rhode island
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due may 22
You may remember this couple? They’re having a baby. A boy. In May! Isn’t that exciting???!!!! So I get to make a quilt. I love to pick out fabric from my shelves. Quilters call it a “fabric pull”, which means … Continue reading
Posted in friends, rhode island
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road fever
Banjo Man came home from town with this yesterday. He was very excited. Even if it’s actually 2013, not 2012. One word: sale.
Posted in rhode island, road trip
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zipping through the book revisions
No, of course I’m not zipping through the revisions. It’s torture, plain and simple. Two-thirds of the manuscript must be picked over, rewritten, resorted, organized, blah, blah, blah…I’m so tired of my own whining. When I get a break, I … Continue reading
Posted in rhode island, writing
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is there any more pie? 