Category Archives: rhode island

what would christmas day be without…

Posted on December 30, 2011 by is there any more pie?

…the Christmas Karaoke Choir? Our host, “Hot Rod Lincoln” Russ and our hostess, “Harley Chick Karen”: What a great afternoon we had! It was such a treat to be surrounded with children, from a sweet two-year old to happy teenagers. I … Continue reading →

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Sarah and the Tall Boys–coming to RI!!

Posted on December 29, 2011 by is there any more pie?

They’re coming to Rhode Island this weekend!!!!!  (schedule below) We heard about this band from RI friends who said Sarah and the Tall Boys were the best band at Rhythm and Roots* this past Labor Day weekend. So last October, when … Continue reading →

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he is so easy to shop for

Posted on December 28, 2011 by is there any more pie?
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mailing macaroni

Posted on December 27, 2011 by is there any more pie?

Do you associate people with certain foods? I hope you do.  I hope I’m not alone in this. When I think of Dancing Mandolin Player, I think raspberries. French Friend Janou?  Chocolate. Goat cheese.  Sugar cookies.  Coffee.  Bud Lite.  Pie.  … Continue reading →

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merry christmas

Posted on December 24, 2011 by is there any more pie?

Pookie loved his Santa suit.  We would go to the vet’s every Christmas and the staff would take turns having their pictures taken with him. Same with the groomer. We would also take him to the airport when we’d pick … Continue reading →

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ask mac & oatmeal cookies

Posted on December 20, 2011 by is there any more pie?

“Ask Mac.” I heard that a lot when I was growing up.  My great-uncle Mac was the only man in the family who could actually fix something.  Build something.  Take apart something and put it back together. Imagine the joy … Continue reading →

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decking the halls

Posted on December 15, 2011 by is there any more pie?

This year I decorated the tree all by myself, which hadn’t happened since 1972. 1972.  The  year our first child was born.  He was still in the hospital (he wouldn’t come home until New Year’s Day) and we had no money for … Continue reading →

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all is bright

Posted on December 14, 2011 by is there any more pie?

Not the best photograph in the world, but you get the idea. This year we used my mother’s old artificial tree. Yeah, we wimped out. None of the kids are coming home, daughter Nancy has to work, and no relatives … Continue reading →

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can you hear me now?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man has never been, and never will be, a techno-geek.   His purchase of a new Blackberry Storm cell phone three years ago was fraught with terror and stress.  The touch screen, the tilting, the apps?  If you have ever wanted … Continue reading →

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heavy metal expressions

Posted on December 7, 2011 by is there any more pie?

Where are the hot dogs? Bring on the ribs! My space alien grill smiles at me. Whaddya mean, I’m not in Texas anymore???? My guitar looks a bit dismayed. (Get a grip, I tell him.  At least you’re not still … Continue reading →

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