Tag Archives: Pennsylvania

His Tree, His Pie

Think of the 41 years of deprivation my husband has endured because he, one who eats dessert for breakfast, married one of the few people in the world who does not love nor make dessert unless company is coming and/or … Continue reading

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Farmers’ Market Hawley, Pennsylvania

Yesterday, my pretty girl Jessie had an appointment in Hawley, the next town over, for a shampoo and grooming. While waiting for the deed to be done, I noticed there was a small farmers’ market in the park across the … Continue reading

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It Was The Day Before Thanksgiving…..

  Honesdale, Pennsylvania, November 26, 2014.  I knew that Pennsylvania winters would be snowy but it’s not winter yet.  Or maybe it is in Pennsylvania.  Christmas decorations are already up and snow plows are ubiquitous.  Jesus, Mary and Joseph 😀

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Cordero’s – Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Home-style, according to the dictionary,  means “such as would be made at home; simple and unpretentious”.  When I think of home-style I think of good food, served with warmth and caring, food served up in the style of my mother, … Continue reading

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Big Yellow Taxi Syndrome

  “Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you got ’til it’s gone?”  I bought a frozen rabbit a while back, nostalgic for France.  It was so expensive!  And I thought quite small. When I thawed … Continue reading

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River Grill: Narrowsburg, New York

Narrowsburg, New York is a quaint little town a few miles away and just across the Delaware River from Honesdale, Pennsylvania (our town).  The small main street is chock- a-block with restaurants and boutique shops; antiques, fine wines, furniture, clothing, etc. … Continue reading

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I’m Back! Sort of…

  Beets.  In Pennsylvania.  New computer arrived today.  Still awaiting tripod and the airfreight that it’s in.  Can’t wait to get some time to see your posts and to respond to your comments.  I’ve got this great post coming up … Continue reading

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Of Lumberjacks, Gluttony and Rampant Excess

I’m back in Germany but will be leaving in a few days for France.  Hallelujah!  By the end of any vacation we spend in the States we are totally worn out from eating and drinking to excess; just ready to … Continue reading

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The Right to Bear Arms

Roger’s going to love this :D. My husband’s uncle was an officer who served under George Patton’s command in WWII. At the end of the war, he brought home his Colt 45 automatic officer’s pistol and, as a gesture of … Continue reading

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Hotel Wayne Honesdale, Pennsylvania

So here we are in the Hotel Wayne in Honesdale, about 5 minutes from our new house. We’ve driven past the house 3 times but can’t go in until the closing at 1 o’clock tomorrow. My first impression; beautiful house, … Continue reading

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