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the grocery games
I’m not sure where you are and whether or not you’ve tried “online ordering” from your local grocery store, but let me tell you: it’s an adventure. The first time we received our delivery, a young couple employed by Instacart … Continue reading
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our daily bread
Yesterday was a Big Event here in the Land of the Evil Virus. Banjo Man loves the sourdough bread from Panera’s and buys a loaf every Saturday, after his weekly trip to the dump. Oh, how we’ve missed it! Our … Continue reading
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chasing the edge, an update
Ben’s cd made it to the “local artists” wall at Waterloo Records, Austin’s famous music store, two weeks ago. There it is!!! What a thrill for the whole family! Now many of you have been calling to ask how to … Continue reading
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isolation day 5 and a mini meltdown
I turned on the local radio station this morning to hear two pieces of unwelcome news. First, the governor announced that self-isolation and the virus were going to last for months and not weeks. Months???? I refuse to believe this. … Continue reading
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day 3 of social isolating
Remember the mercury glass thermometers? I miss them. I had mine for forty-eight years. It has disappeared. Banjo Man thinks it broke last year, but I don’t remember that. I babied it, knowing it was an environmental hazard that should … Continue reading
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chasing the edge
#1 Son Ben has released his first cd! This has been a lifelong dream and a labor of love. We are so proud. You can go to You Tube’s music channel and search for “Ben Rolofson” to preview the songs. … Continue reading
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before and after with the tv
This is the back of the television stand in the bedroom. Yes, it is a mess, but that mess has always been hidden in the corner of the room. It was a cute painted armoire I bought at a consignment … Continue reading
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searching for a suit
No, not a business suit. A bathing suit. I’ve been cleared by both physical therapists to do light swimming and easy exercise in a POOL. I’ve been advised to go to the deep end of the pool and just hang. … Continue reading
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first date
I think I’ve posted before about my fondness for January 12. This year is the 50th anniversary of our first date. We can’t believe we’re this old. I guess as long as we don’t look in the mirror today, we’ll … Continue reading
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the color purple
Almost everyone I know is hurting: hips and knees and backs and everything in between. So consider this a public service announcement, because this solution never appeared on my Google searches regarding sciatica. What solution, you ask. A new mattress!!!! … Continue reading
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