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where’s the hole?
Yes, this is a photo of a roll of toilet paper. Maybe I’m the only one who hasn’t seen this eco-friendly or budget-friendly or something-friendly innovation in toilet paper, but just in case you don’t know about it, here … Continue reading
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merry christmas from Austin 2018
It took quite a few hours to get out of Baltimore, but it happened! Here is the view from the window as we were about to land in Austin. It was a welcome sight. The airport baggage claim area was … Continue reading
a few more pictures from austin
And at the Austin airport’s new gift shop I saw these. Hilarious! I didn’t have room in my bag for any of them, unfortunately. Which one is your favorite?
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root beer and pancakes
It’s good to be a grandmother, especially when my daughter-in-law says, “He can eat anything he wants!” and believes that grandmothers should be allowed to spoil their grandsons. I’m very good at that. It’s one of my super powers. So … Continue reading
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when coffee is necessary, find a robot
Hi, everyone. I’m back in Rhode Island. Will took me to the Austin airport at 3:30 AM last Wednesday. My suitcase was much lighter (baby quilt finished and gifted, jam, summer clothes and sandals left behind) and my heavy electronics … Continue reading
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45 thumbs up
A funny thing happened last Christmas when I was trying to come up with dinners the family would like. I get tired of making the same things over and over again, though everyone insists they like lasagna and enchiladas and … Continue reading
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long way from home
While New England prepared for another storm yesterday, we ate an early dinner on the patio outside of Whole Foods. Snow?? What snow??? It’s a hard life. The day began with breakfast at Habanero’s, a local Mexican place with fabulous … Continue reading
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friday morning tournament
We’ve had blueberry pancakes at the Magnolia Cafe and now it’s time for a little friendly competition. One competitor is almost 77 and the other is 7. The matches are very close. Root beer floats will be served later. To … Continue reading
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notes from austin
Yep, we made it to Texas. It’s a sunny morning here. Banjo Man has walked to his happy place, the HEB grocery store. And I am here at the condo wearing shorts and drinking coffee. Will is at work making … Continue reading
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the christmas gift
Last December I had something happen to me in a grocery store that had never happened to me before. Or to anyone I know, for that matter. It was just a few days before Christmas and Banjo Man and I … Continue reading
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