Category Archives: rhode island

camera play

I have a new camera, having dropped my old one in Texas.  It wasn’t the first time I dropped it, but it was the last. I was so sad. I went to Best Buy and tried out different cameras recommended by … Continue reading

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the wedding turtle

Yep, the ol’ wedding turtle is still hanging out by the water fountain.  He can’t believe the wedding was almost a year ago.  He’s been wearing that bow since June 16th and it’s still lookin’ good. Maybe the turtle isn’t … Continue reading

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patience

There is no such thing as Spring in Rhode Island.  I remember a few from my distant childhood, but in the past thirty years or so? No Spring.  It will be cold until one morning we will wake up and … Continue reading

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mellow yellow

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stalled

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.

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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

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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

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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

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