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mother’s day texas-style
Is there any more pie??? Story Man and I went to HEB, the local supermarket chain, Sunday morning. We were greeted with a Wall of Pie. Texas strawberry-berry pie. There were Mother’s Day balloons on the ceiling, their ribbons hanging … Continue reading
packing up to fly west
Last month Son # 2 (aka Story Man, of the BBQ pit) texted to tell me he had bought two tickets to see Patty Griffin in Austin. And did I want to come down and go with him? Hmmmm….give me … Continue reading
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lost and found
Today Banjo Man and I bought a car. We have owned a 2004 Toyota Highlander for about 5 years now. Or maybe four years. I can’t remember, but Banjo Man pointed out that we have driven it across the country … Continue reading
Posted in rhode island, road trip, secondhand stuff, shopping, travel
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they don’t really mean it
It’s that time of year here in Rhode Island, when it snows every other day and the wind blows and the wind chill factor is about 7 degrees…but it’s not going to last long. While checking the extended forecast … Continue reading
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heading to texas
Here’s what we saw from the plane. We were up at 3:30 AM, out the door thirty minutes later. At 5 AM the airport was unbelievably crowded. We checked our bags on the curb, a first for Banjo Man. We … Continue reading
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five days until lift off
I’m glad I have five more days.
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stop and smell the wildflowers
Story Man (aka Son #2, as most of you know) wanted to take DMP somewhere special Tuesday, which was his day off from the BBQ pit. Story Man loves the barbecue pit. Story Man loves DMP. And because DMP is … Continue reading
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hello in there, hello.
The whole purpose of this whirlwind trip to Austin was to see John Prine in concert. Dancing Mandolin Player, my two Austin sons and I drove downtown to Bass Hall, located on the University of Texas campus right behind the … Continue reading
heading to texas with DMP
Last Friday Dancing Mandolin Player and I packed our bags and headed to Spokane to catch a plane to Texas. In my carry-on rolling bag was the receipt for John Prine concert tickets. We were very excited because neither one … Continue reading
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sarge is in charge
Sarge took good care of us yesterday, as you can see. Banjo Man decided to take advantage of Sarge’s muscles and Southwest Airlines free baggage policy and bring out some “important” summer things ahead of time. I think the new … Continue reading
Posted in family, just for fun, road trip, travel
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is there any more pie? 