Category Archives: the cancer fight

new recipes and old friends

Posted on November 6, 2019 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man and My French Friend Janou made dinner together. It was a beef soup of some kind and there were many differences of opinion as to what should go into the pot. So it was a rather hilarious thing … Continue reading →

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turner in mystic

Posted on October 28, 2019 by is there any more pie?

We went to the long-awaited Turner exhibit at the Mystic Seaport Museum last Saturday. It was the most beautiful day of the fall. Barbara and Rod went with us, as they too were anxious to see this Turner exhibit (the … Continue reading →

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a rainy day project

Posted on October 23, 2019 by is there any more pie?

I made this quilt top–a spiderweb pattern from scraps–a few years ago during a mini-nervous breakdown while writing my last three novels (THE HUSBAND SCHOOL, etc.). My whining was well-documented here on the blog. Unfortunately. This sucker measures 77″ x … Continue reading →

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lucky day

Posted on October 21, 2019 by is there any more pie?

I won one of the raffle baskets at the quilt show! It’s a huge basket of notions and quite a haul of goodies. My favorite notion? I’ve wanted Wonder Clips for a long time. When I am piecing 120 blocks … Continue reading →

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my cup runneth over, yes it does

Posted on October 13, 2019 by is there any more pie?

No, I haven’t gone biblical on you. My cup indeed–literally and figuratively–is full. Because, you ask? I was finally able to get my prosthesis yesterday morning. A kind saleswoman from “Ruth’s”, corset shop extraordinaire, fitted me while Banjo Man ate … Continue reading →

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heading east and home again

Posted on October 9, 2019 by is there any more pie?

I left Austin yesterday morning (Tuesday) at 6 AM. The plane was dark and quiet, which gave passengers a few more minutes to snooze after early morning trips to the airport. I think the above photo would make an interesting … Continue reading →

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home alone

Posted on September 21, 2019 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man is partying in Nebraska this weekend, so I am home alone and, I will admit, have felt a bit lonesome since his Wednesday morning departure. I am used to his chatter. He cleans up the kitchen and takes … Continue reading →

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changing the paradigm

Posted on September 16, 2019 by is there any more pie?

Anyone remember Disney’s “Pollyanna” movie from way back in 1960? As a 9-year old, I was at first annoyed by Pollyanna’s relentless optimism. But it was a good movie, it really was. And I became intrigued with Pollyanna’s creative thinking. … Continue reading →

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if you like numbers

Posted on September 10, 2019 by is there any more pie?

My friend Pat sent me this. I think it’s pretty interesting. But I am easily entertained on my computer these days, having little contact with the outside world. I long to get dressed and drive out of the woods and … Continue reading →

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a monday in september

Posted on September 9, 2019 by is there any more pie?

Just some notes on what’s going on here. In no particular order. My skin is healing, but I am still unable to get dressed and leave the house or see anyone. But the pain has lessened and my spirits are … Continue reading →