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Vicki Smith's avatar

It's great that you split the year between ocean and desert. That change of scenery must be invigorating.

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Amie McGraham's avatar

I’m not the best at sitting still ☺️

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Elizabeth’s Nickels's avatar

Love your Mom's summer musings and the rust and stains on the crock pot. It looks just like mine! We just closed out summer beach season in Michigan and will be heading back to the desert next week. Labor Day weekend is always so bittersweet.

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Amie McGraham's avatar

My crock pot is definitely a vintage appliance. I’m afraid if I replace it, I’ll lose the magic it’s made all these years.

See you in spin class!

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palmisanocj@yahoo.com's avatar

Soup sounds yummy; I need to dig out my crock pot.

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Leu2500's avatar

One month away from cider pot roast.

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Amie McGraham's avatar

Ha! You nailed it!

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Lisa Brunette's avatar

Love this.

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Sharon Cortelyou's avatar

Just not stew season yet but while reading this, I was there.

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Amie McGraham's avatar

Same. We have not run out of summer yet!

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Ruth Stroud's avatar

Funny--I just made that tortilla soup, not in a crockpot but on my stove--so similar but with some leftover chicken from yesterday’s barbecue. Island summers real and borrowed sound idyllic. I love your mother’s lyrical writing--and yours.

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Amie McGraham's avatar

Thanks so much for reading, Ruth. Let me know how it comes out!

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