Category Archives: travel

look out, Banjo Man!

Posted on December 14, 2016 by is there any more pie?

Oh my goodness, there’s another one! And yes, that’s a tenor banjo, just like Banjo Man’s. How excited my B-Man was at Fritzel’s tonight! He was actually bouncing on the bar stool. This was our fourth traditional jazz band of … Continue reading →

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the perfect rainy morning

Posted on December 14, 2016 by is there any more pie?

I walked down to Cafe du Monde this morning. Banjo Man was busy working and I couldn’t wait for him. I nailed a table right in front of the sidewalk band. The air was misty, the streets wet, but the … Continue reading →

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the World War II Museum

Posted on December 13, 2016 by is there any more pie?

We spent six hours at the museum today. It was incredible and educational and emotional and stunning. I’m wrung out. But I have a lot of pictures to share when I have access to my computer next weekend. We were … Continue reading →

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banjo man and the big easy

Posted on December 12, 2016 by is there any more pie?

We left home Sunday night and spent the night at a Hampton Inn next to the airport because we would be boarding our plane at 5 AM. This is what we saw at 3:45. There were quite a few of … Continue reading →

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someone else’s gumbo

Posted on December 10, 2016 by is there any more pie?

I have just put my gumbo recipe in my suitcase, because–as tradition dictates–I will be making gumbo for Christmas Eve. The boys won’t want to wait until dinner and will most likely down a few bowls in the afternoon. Which … Continue reading →

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oh happy day

Posted on December 9, 2016 by is there any more pie?

Today I am 65. I find that so exciting, due to now qualifying for Medicare. I cannot tell you how happy that makes me, which also makes me an old lady, because only old people are excited about getting Medicare. … Continue reading →

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worth the wait

Posted on November 1, 2016 by is there any more pie?

There have been some changes here at the Austin airport, but the best one is that the food vendors open at 4:30 now!!!! I’ve been here since 3:30, due to Will’s work schedule, spending a quiet hour getting through … Continue reading →

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emilio is in the wind

Posted on October 27, 2016 by is there any more pie?

Tuesday afternoon I flew to Baltimore, on my way to Austin to celebrate the Funny Grandson’s birthday. There wasn’t much time between the flights, so I made my way to Gate B3 and joined the crowd waiting to board. I … Continue reading →

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leaving on a jet plane

Posted on October 11, 2016 by is there any more pie?

Well, our summer came to an end October 3 when Dancing Mandolin Player and her Boyfriend Bob picked us up to take us with them to Spokane. But we had one last celebration: Bob’s birthday! And dinner at the Safari … Continue reading →

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a longmire day

Posted on July 11, 2016 by is there any more pie?

I have a secret crush on Walt Longmire. He’s the sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming. And he lives in Craig Johnson’s books. I started watching the Longmire tv series (originally shown on A&E) last fall. After three seasons, the show … Continue reading →