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what’s on tv?
Winter = evenings on the couch. I would like to say we are reading thick, educational nonfiction tomes, learning how to speak Italian, washing the mini blinds and dusting bookshelves, but…we’re not. Instead we are glued to all sorts of … Continue reading
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the summit
Wednesday nights are very intense around here. By “intense” I mean that Banjo Man and I are all in, remote in hand, and comfy with our assortment of blankets as we lounge on the couch. “Survivor” is on at 8. … Continue reading
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finally, game day
Two hours until kick off. GO BIG RED!!! Are we excited? You betcha! Banjo Man was awake at 5 AM and couldn’t get back to sleep. That’s how it is on Game Day, people. The traditional chili is simmering on … Continue reading
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the offer
As the days count down until our heading west and Spring is nowhere in sight here in New England, Banjo Man and I have discovered a new TV series. Son Will recommended it, so we subscribed to Paramount TV for … Continue reading
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if you like true stories
From the website: In this inspiring true story, amateur historian Philippa Langley believes she has made the archeological find of the century: the lost burial site of King Richard III. She takes on Britain’s most eminent historians, forcing them to … Continue reading
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pass the pineapple
The smallest, tamest, earliest Super Bowl party took place at our house yesterday afternoon. Here’s what daughter Nancy and I watched: Banjo Man joined us for the last quarter. We all agreed Vanessa should be the MVP (Most Valuable Puppy). … Continue reading
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public service announcement, sort of
Yesterday I spent over three hours trying to stop my tv from freezing up while the Nebraska football game was on. Banjo Man fled to the basement, where he watched the game in comfort and without frustration from the 50″ … Continue reading
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special forces: world’s toughest test
Season 2 has begun. This is not your typical reality show. If you have an On Demand option on your streaming service, check it out from the beginning. Season 1 was great, too. The Special Forces selection process is the … Continue reading
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homestead rescue
My sewing machine has been in the shop for a necessary tune-up for seventeen days. Its stitches were ugly and the bobbin-winding was disaster after disaster. In a winter where we are not entertaining and Banjo Man is content to … Continue reading
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an acorn kind of life
This has been an excellent winter for television. Streaming, I mean. One of our favorite “channels” is ACORN, for $5.99 a month via Amazon Prime (but also available on its own). There is a 30-day free trial, too. Definitely a … Continue reading
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