Category Archives: shopping

5000 steps and no clothes

In other words, yesterday I went shopping at THE MALL. In a desperate attempt to buy some new clothes I actually drove to the dreaded mall, a place I had not frequented in many years.  But with the disappearance of … Continue reading

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it’s not a casino, but…

Yesterday Harley Chick and I headed north to Grafton, Massachusetts to pick up her Aunt Pat and do a little fabric shopping and a lot of visiting. You may remember past outings: Though I swore to myself–and to the world–that … Continue reading

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new toy

Banjo Man decided yesterday that he wanted an old-fashioned cassette player.  His reason?  He wanted to take it up to the cabin and listen to his tapes. Yes, he still has cassette tapes. “Would you research it and order one … Continue reading

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a stroll, a ramble and dinner with friends

Welcome to December, little Christmas package. I totally forgot to take pictures during the Holiday Stroll on Thursday night.  Also known as “Ladies Night”, the stroll took place along Main Street in the historic downtown area of Wakefield.   Harley Chick’s … Continue reading

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friend or foe

After two years I broke down and replaced my old Fitbit, but only because I couldn’t find the charging cord for it.  My major gripe with it had been not being able to see the display when outside.  Call me … Continue reading

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the morning star project

This is going to be complicated. I’m in the mood for “complicated”. I like spending hours staring at, rearranging, and selecting fabric for a new quilt project.  And this is going to take a while.  I don’t even know what … Continue reading

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where’d he go?

One of Banjo Man’s favorite helpers has fled across the country to the quiet of his own home where there are no construction jobs. Brother George was a HUGE help these past couple of weeks. Thank God he likes to … Continue reading

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a whole lot easier

Consider this a commercial. When I discovered the steamer canner I bought in 2021 would not work on my new induction cooktop, I was very, very sad. But Retired Mountain Lady came to the rescue and showed me hers. She … Continue reading

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outhouse decor

My mission, given to me by Banjo Man, was to find a holder for a package of hand wipes and a very small, very narrow basket for their disposal. For the outhouse. At the cabin. Up on the mountain. My … Continue reading

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am i an old bag?

A few weeks ago I went to TJMaxx, but I can’t remember why.  Banjo Man thought he might need shorts for our Mississippi trip, so maybe that was the reason. Near the door I spotted this: Whoa! The perfect bag … Continue reading

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