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Carol

Lawrence, Kansas

Hi, my name is Carol. I live in Lawrence KS. I write Tall Tales. I tell about stuff that happened to me. Most of it is true.

Interests: globe trotting, getting my hands dirty in the garden, making things with yarn, reading, sketching badly, playing golf, walking, cooking, going to the farmers market...

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2 whole peanuts to one piece of "corn"

Since we both know that we each have already begun to eat the delightful combination of candy corn and salty cocktail peanuts, known as "October crack", I decided to go ahead and post a photo of it today. Because this ridiculous (and simultaneously cute) container only comes out once a... Continue reading

Posted 1 hour ago at Tall Tales from Kansas

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consider yourself advised

As fall marches along, and the frosts get harder, I worry each week that this will be be last farmers market. There are less vendors and less shoppers, but the mood in the fall is upbeat. Anticipation of holidays to come, smoke coming out of chimneys, pumpkins to carve and... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Tall Tales from Kansas

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a momentary visit with a dear one

Here is something you haven't seen for awhile on this blog. A photo of Lewis, brother of Clark, dearly beloved and long time departed from our home, but never from our hearts. Last night I had the most wonderful dream about him. He came bounding across the field when he... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at Tall Tales from Kansas

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I never had either! Glad we went to see. Would be fabulous when the leaves are changing down there.

Commented 4 days ago on while you are at it, pick up a jar of chow-chow at Tall Tales from Kansas

while you are at it, pick up a jar of chow-chow

We went to the "Ozark Grand Canyon" aka the "Arkansas Grand Canyon" when we were down that way a few weeks ago. The views are spectacular, the signs informative, and the photo ops plentiful. After you recover from the super windy roads you had to travel to get to this... Continue reading

Posted 4 days ago at Tall Tales from Kansas

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Yes Michelle, that’s his sister Lois.

Commented 5 days ago on that is the sign of a life well lived at Tall Tales from Kansas

I don't know where they get their information

In the event that you might have missed it, consider this your notification that "mustard colored clothing season" is officially upon us. Nancy and Hailey want you to know that it begins the minute "white pant wearing season" is over and runs right up until 2 weeks before it's time... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at Tall Tales from Kansas

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we have a back up plan, that includes loppers

The pumpkins and mums were as pretty as ever at Big Cedar Lodge this year. For a true fall lover like myself, it is pure paradise. We always love to go on walks/hikes there, and while we are walking, recall all the other walks we have taken there through the... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Tall Tales from Kansas

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there is no place like home

Since returning home, in addition to eating chocolate pie, we are back to normal activities. Settling into home routines. Taking morning walks with increased vigor to combat pie calories as well as to revel in the cool morning temperatures. The last bouquets of the season are being gathered in advance... Continue reading

Posted Oct 8, 2019 at Tall Tales from Kansas

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mom and dad loved to dance and would have highly approved of this

We just got back from the annual pilgrimage to Arkansas to spruce up the cemetery and be together as a family, remembering times gone by, re-telling stories, making new memories. Cheryl is the chief flower arranger. Brother trims the grass and is in charge of bringing the bourbon. This year... Continue reading

Posted Oct 6, 2019 at Tall Tales from Kansas

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that is the sign of a life well lived

These last few days, while down in Arkansas, Dottie and Ray and I have had numerous discussions about Aunt Mabel's chocolate pie. Mostly about how delicious it was and how vividly we remember her making it for us when she came up from Louisiana to visit us in South Carolina,... Continue reading

Posted Oct 6, 2019 at Tall Tales from Kansas

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because you never know when something like this will turn up

While flipping through mail on the iPad the other day, catching up on things marked "read" because they may contain a nugget of vital importance, I stumbled upon this. image from NYT cooking While the image was enough to stop me in my tracks, it was the name "baked artichoke... Continue reading

Posted Oct 2, 2019 at Tall Tales from Kansas

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on the east side of the street in the 1000 block

Posts may be sporadic, or they may be regular, or they may be non-existent (I should have stopped at sporadic?) for the foreseeable future as we head out on an adventure down in Arkansas. Before I go though, here are some things that have been happening lately that will be... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2019 at Tall Tales from Kansas

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to everything turn turn turn

This morning, while sitting on my front porch, in jeans and a long sleeved shirt, under cloudy skies, I noticed that the leaves are beginning to turn. Which had me singing this tune to myself, not really caring if anyone heard, wishing I could be back in Panama circa 1973... Continue reading

Posted Sep 28, 2019 at Tall Tales from Kansas

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Thanks Amy!

Commented Sep 28, 2019 on spider web walks and everything else your heart desires at Tall Tales from Kansas

Linda, it’s so interesting to me how people can view the exact same material with such different reactions based on “the lenses” of our lived experiences. Thanks for sharing. Carol

Commented Sep 28, 2019 on I can still hear my dad singing along to The Silver Tongued Devil and I at Tall Tales from Kansas

spider web walks and everything else your heart desires

Since noticing that the spiders in the neighborhood have their finery displayed, I decided to follow suit. I can not compete on the same level as they do. But it doesn't hurt to try. Last year Sister gave me these hand made acorns, owl, and kitty. They are made by... Continue reading

Posted Sep 27, 2019 at Tall Tales from Kansas

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it lends authenticity to the left hand camp

Recently, on the spinning wheel of regular events here in Kansas, the following spots were landed upon. Getting orange stuff out of the basement and placing it here and there around the house. Taking very early morning walks in order to witness the sun clocking in to start the work... Continue reading

Posted Sep 26, 2019 at Tall Tales from Kansas

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she is left to puzzle out the who and why of it all

I have just finished the 7th installment in the Flavia de Luce series. Another keeper. Flavia is such an endearing character, whose words uttered by the amazing Jane Entwistle are simply delicious. It makes for a cozy, all engrossing, reading/listening, experience. In this novel, Flavia ventures off to Miss Bodycote's... Continue reading

Posted Sep 24, 2019 at Tall Tales from Kansas

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honey and some love from mom

Selections at the farmers market this weekend are further evidence of the approach of fall. Which, as you know, is cause for clapping, smiling, and merry-making in general. That doesn't mean there still isn't plenty of time to enjoy a chilled carrot soup, take a watermelon to a picnic, or... Continue reading

Posted Sep 23, 2019 at Tall Tales from Kansas

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Thanks Michelle!

Commented Sep 23, 2019 on definitely fall into the category of desirable at Tall Tales from Kansas

as clearly as if I had photographed them

On a recent early morning stroll, I walked by this pond, and took a picture. Three things that I did not take pictures of were: 1. A giant spider in the middle of a lacy cobweb that was covered in morning mist 2. The woman walking three dogs with wagging... Continue reading

Posted Sep 22, 2019 at Tall Tales from Kansas

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I can still hear my dad singing along to The Silver Tongued Devil and I

Are you watching the Ken Burns Special on Country Music on PBS? We have been looking forward to it with great anticipation at Tall Tales Headquarters. The reviews have been mixed, but if you come from a family that listened to the radio for entertainment (Kitty Wells was my favorite... Continue reading

Posted Sep 20, 2019 at Tall Tales from Kansas

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they are not slouchers, or nodders for that matter

In case any of you were holding your breath, waiting to hear about the turban squash... It turned out quite well. Cut in half, seeds scooped out, put in a pan, sprayed with olive oil, tossed in sprigs of oregano, salted & peppered, then roasted (covered) at 400 degrees F... Continue reading

Posted Sep 19, 2019 at Tall Tales from Kansas

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a case of stem canker

The 2019 front porch geraniums are going down in history as my best ever. That I can remember. They continue to bloom profusely, with green leaves in defiance of the heat. In the name of giving credit where credit is due, they are from Pendletons Market, and you can't go... Continue reading

Posted Sep 18, 2019 at Tall Tales from Kansas

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