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starting 2021 the right way…in texas
December 26th I packed my suitcase and headed to Texas for some much-needed time with my boys, grandson and daughter-in-law. Was I nervous about traveling during Covid? Honestly, not at all. In case you think I’m a bit nuts and/or … Continue reading
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heading out of here
I’m packed and ready to go to Texas. I’ve had my tickets for a few weeks but knew that anything could happen–and probably would–to change my plans from traveling to going back to the sewing machine. But I get to … Continue reading
the man above the mountains
His neck is on fire. He is not wearing a mask. This was the view from the plane as we flew over Colorado last Wednesday afternoon. The sudden onset of smoke was startling. Such a filthy sight after many miles … Continue reading
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2020 and what’s for dinner?
We’re home again, after a wonderful holiday season in New Orleans and Austin. It’s time to catch our breath and talk about diets. Oh, dear. Our son Will mused that his father might have two stomachs, like a cow. Because … Continue reading
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christmas eve 2019
Merry Christmas, y’all! We are in Austin and loving our quiet holiday week with the Texas members of the family. As I write this Banjo Man is chopping the onions, green peppers and celery for Thursday’s gumbo. Son Will is … Continue reading
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lovin’ the gumbo
When you need a bit of a break from winter. Flying into New Orleans. When you need holiday spirit. When your best caregiver and cheerleader gets hungry. When you need music every day. We spent part of Tuesday afternoon at … Continue reading
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planes, trains and automobiles
I took the train to Boston yesterday to meet My French Friend Janou at Logan airport and bring her back to Rhode Island for a two-week visit. Oh, we’re going to have a good time! But first I had to … Continue reading
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turner in mystic
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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heading east and home again
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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a mayflower kind of day
It was a beautiful day for some seafaring history at the Mystic Seaport Museum. We hadn’t visited for almost fifty years and Will hadn’t toured the village or the Captain Morgan (last surviving wooden whaling ship) since a fourth grade … Continue reading
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