Category Archives: television

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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the cord will be cut

I am waiting for the Verizon tech to arrive this morning.  He is going to shut off our landline, remove the Fios tv equipment and upgrade the internet. We are on “75”, which is obsolete, and are going to “1000” … Continue reading

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hallelujah, a journey, a song

Do you remember Leonard Cohen? Judy Collins’ singing “Suzanne” and “Bird on the Wire”? I still remember all the words. Have you loved the song “Hallelujah”? I don’t know the words. This documentary about Leonard Cohen’s life and song-writing journey … Continue reading

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super bowl 57: day of weird food

Because I am neither a Kansas City Chiefs fan or a Philadelphia Eagles fan, I have decided to put a little effort into the food today. No, I am not having a party.  Daughter Nancy is stopping by to hang out … Continue reading

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goodbye january, see you next year

Today Banjo Man will complete his 15th radiation treatment.  Meaning he’s halfway to the finish line. Feel free to applaud!!! Meanwhile, back in the office, I overslept and am still in my nightgown, but that’s okay.  Banjo Man’s friend Steve … Continue reading

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late to lasso

I realize this is old news, with this tv show having won tons of awards, but we just started watching. And we love it. What a bright spot in a gray winter! The characters are absolutely lovable and hilarious.   Always … Continue reading

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happy mother’s day

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, grandmothers and aunts out there! How I wish I had a photo of luscious flowers to put on the blog, but it is 47 degrees, windy, rainy and overcast here.  Not only are … Continue reading

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nine perfect strangers

From Rotten Tomatoes: Based on The New York Times best-selling book by author Liane Moriarty, “Nine Perfect Strangers” takes place at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation as nine stressed city dwellers try to get on a … Continue reading

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what’s streaming on the big tv

HBO Max:  Somebody Somewhere, described as a “dark comedy” about a woman in Kansas finding her voice and finding a community while dealing with grief. I am not making this sound like the wonderful show it is.  The characters are … Continue reading

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