We are in a deep freeze. The highest temperature I saw on our thermometers was -2. Isn't that unbelievable? Chelsea has been very quick out there. She has caught on as to how cold it really is. She like rolling in it but knows that her little paws start to hurt if she is out too long. I am trying to be really patient with her.

However, when she woke me up at 4:30AM. I gave her some lettuce and shut her out of the bedroom until 6AM.

I did go to Mass this morning. It was -11 when I left but the roads were good and I don't have to go far. I was Eucharistic Minister this morning and did not want to miss unless I REALLY had to. there were far less people in attendance than usually are. Understandably so.

Because it was SO cold I was sure glad that church was my only obligation. I spent the day sewing, cleaning a closet and working on the computer.

I also read a journal that my friend Kate did of her trip to Ireland. She listed a few "Just for You to Know Facts." Here is one that impressed me.

"If you get into a conversation in a bar, a certain etiquette id followed: men always buy everyon in the group a drink, taking turns to buy a round."

I remember going into Fitz's Tavern in downtown Sheboygan Falls on a trip home after I had moved to California. I was sipping my beer and a friend of Dad's bought a round. I said I was not ready but Dad whispered to me that then I should get a candy bar or something because it was not proper to turn down the round.

Love

Have a good week

Mary