Except for going to Mass this afternoon, we were able to be home all day.    The only other person we saw  was Jody, who came to clean today because of the weather yesterday.

So the house is all clean and we had a quiet day.   I fixed hamburgers and oven fries for lunch which was a nice change for us.    I had enough burger left to prepare a small meatloaf for tomorrow.   I took a nap this afternoon.

This morning, I spent an hour downstairs laying out my new wall hanging.   I am rather excited now that it is coming together.   I will post a picture and a description when I have it done.  Tomorrow I should have more time to work on it and hopefully the baby quilt for the quilt club.

Mass was nice.  A quiet time for me to regroup.   The evenings have been kind of difficult lately as Dick is kind of out of it by then and it is hard to take care of him.   I hope when this infection is gone and when his leg is better fitted we will get over these problems.   Tomorrow, with any luck at all, I can sleep late.

So I pray that your weekend is as quiet as mine (if you want a quiet weekend that is).   And

Dia Dhuit

Mary

We had snow. The view out the back windows is breathtaking.   We only got about 2 inches overnight and the flurries we got off and on all day did not amount to much more than just being very lovely and fairy tale like.

Jody called at about 7:30AM to ask if she could come tomorrow morning instead of today.   She had JUST gotten home from her security job in Milwaukee and was just trying to breath because the ride was so bad.   I know they got lots more snow, put to 8 inches south of us.   I told her it was fine with us, so we will see her tomorrow.

Yvonne, the RN, came at 8:30AM to draw blood for the anti-coagulation test.  She, of course, checked out all of his vital signs.  He is OK except for that heaviness in the right lower chest, that persists.   Debbie from the anti coagulation clinic called after the delivery.   I knew that it was now 2.9 so everything should be OK.   The VNA will check again early next week.

Things were rather quiet until almost noon.   I went downstairs to work on the quilting projects for a bit and then came up to fix lunch for 11:30AM as Nancy, the health aid came at 12noon.   She was close to done when Heidi, the PT came.    Dick was now tired, so she just had him walk and we checked out his stumps for redness.  Then she asked me to work with him on the therabands for upper arm strength.  

Then I took a nap before going on two errands, one to the bank and the other to Walgreens.  That done and the wash out of the dryer, I headed over to Rhine Plymouth to shoot in the pistol league.    I pretty much shot and left.  I was able to visit while I waited with Terry while I waited for Nancy and Warren to finish.    Then I went down and shot four targets.    They were not AWFUL but were none to spectacular either.   I tried shooting with my left eye as my sight seems better in that eye.   It did not hurt the score and perhaps practice will help the score if I keep it up.   I will finish shooting the league next week and the following week will be the bust up party.

Then I left and swung by St. Johns to pick up fish fry for our dinner.   They have one every week in Lent and we pick it up as often as possible.   It is kind of like sweet corn and tomatoes in late summer.   Enjoy it as long as it lasts.

Tomorrow will be a quieter day.    Jody will be here in the morning and I will be going to Mass at 4PM.   Just a nice way to spend a Saturday.   I will be able to work down stairs on my projects for a bit too.

So I am helping Dick get ready for bed and then will follow him myself, so I will say good night

Dia Dhuit

Mary



Today would have been Steve Jobs birthday.   This is a quote from him

Jobs once said, "Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart."

This is the Bridget of Ireland that Bob Fleming painted for me as an Icon painting. I am so honored.

Mary

I got up at about 6:30 this morning.    I just let Dick sleep because he had a really bad evening before getting to bed last night AND he could not eat this morning because he was scheduled for that CT Scan at 10AM.   No eating or drinking anything but water before the test.

He finally woke up on his own shortly after 8:30AM, just in time to get up, get changed, take his pills and get him over to the Plymouth Clinic.   We actually got there a bit early but they took him right in.  He said that they took HUNDREDS of pictures and the technician read them right away and had to get a couple of others.   But we left there shortly after 10:30 with him no worse for wear.

When we got home, I started lunch as it was too late for breakfast.   We ate ate about 11:30AM.   I added andouille sausage to the dirty rice and we had a salad and carrots with it.  

Then I took a nap before going down stairs to work on a couple of projects that I have going there.

They all have to be done by the end of April.

Nothing else happened that was exciting today.   I will put a copy of the St. Bridget that Bob Fleming did for me on the blog.   It is so beautiful.   He is a marvelous artist and I so enjoy his friendship.

Til tomorrow Dia Dhuit

Mary

 Not a bad day, but VERY busy.     I got up at 6:30AM.   Dick got up a bit earlier, but he slept from 8:30PM to 5:30AM so it was a good night's sleep.


We had breakfast and then I did the grocery shopping.   I was home by 8:30AM and able to get them put away and catch up on Quicken before I had to leave for Sheboygan to drop something off at JMKAC and then to to Mark Miller's to drop off the taxes.   


I got to JMKAC at a perfect time.   I was able to watch the beginning of Footlights - with the Thodos Dance Company from Chicago, that were doing a special performance for several classes of young people that had been brought in.    I was able to stay through their explanation and demonstration of ballet.   I wish I could have stayed for all of it but had to leave for my tax appointment.  


It was good to see Mark Miller again and he always does a good job with our taxes and I know that they are done correctly.    With all of the medical we have this year, I know we will end up  with a large return.    Mark and I figured we have known each other for at least 25 years because I met him when I worked at United Savings and Loan when  I first came back to Wisconsin.


I was home before noon and prepared salmon croquettes for our dinner with mashed potatoes, creamed corn and salad.  Then I took a short nap.  I had lots of computer work and remembered to massage the corned beef today.   


We had soup and sandwiches for supper and then I went to church for the Ash Wednesday service.   I have a proper black cross on my forehead.   It was a lovely service, the children's choir led us in the singing.  I got home just before 8PM. I am enjoying a nice cup of tea and then it will be time to help Dick to bed and get to bed myself.  


Tomorrow morning will be busy with Dick's CT Scan at 10AM over at Aurora Plymouth.   I hope they can determine something that will help him stop having these UTIs.    He is so weak from them.


So.  A lovely day.   Snow is supposed to come overnight.  Boo!  Just when I have to take Dick out.   Oh Well.   Each day its own challenges.


So goodnight and sleep tight


Dia Dhuit


Mary




 The second half of the information I posted yesterday.
Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Excise Taxes
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax (currently 44.75 cents per gallon)
Gross Receipts Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Personal Property Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service Charge Tax
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
Sales Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Recurring and Nonrecurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax


STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?
Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, & our nation was the most prosperous in the world.
We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.
What in the heck happened? Can you spell 'politicians?'

I hope this goes around THE USA at least 545 times!!! YOU can help it get there!!!

GO AHEAD. . . BE AN AMERICAN!!!

This has been another day from hell.    It started off OK.   I thought I had everything under control, kind of.   I got a message to Nancy, the home health aid that we MIGHT be a out for a bit past 11AM as we made an appointment with Dr. Herman, the urologist, for 10AM at Plymouth.   We also had Deb from the anti coagulation clinic do his blood test.  He was on the verge of high, but not too bad.  That meant that the nurse did not have to come here today.

Dr. Herman has ordered new tests.   There are several things that may be accounting for the recurring UTIs and we need to rule them out.   He will have a CT scan on Thursday.   Darn!   That means that there is no day that I can JUST BE HOME this week.

We did get home in time for the home health aid and Dick got washed up nicely and I am sure feels better.   Then at 1PM, Heidi, the PT who is replacing Sara while she is on her wedding trip to Jamaca, came.  Imagine my delight when we found that we are fellow Blessed Trinity People.  I have known her for years there in Sheboygan Falls.   She is very good and gentle and was good with Dick as he was so exhausted.    I made an appointment with Wisconsin Prosthesis for his first adjustment next Wednesday as we are a bit concerned with the way his knee kind of turns in.  

I took a short nap, then drove over to Walgreens to pick up a prescription and a supplement for Dick.   I am down to 5 things on my list and with the way the day went, feel pretty good about that.

My check list is almost crossed off so I will be saying good night to you all and heading to bed soon. Pray for me, tomorrow looks just as busy.

I love you all

Dia Dhuit

Mary



This is the first half of the article by Charlie Reese.  I will put the other half in tomorrow.


Charlie Reese is a former columnist of the Orlando Sentinel Newspaper.

What you do with this article now that you have read it... is up to you.
This might be funny if it weren't so true.
Be sure to read all the way to the end:
Tax his land,
Tax his bed,
Tax the table,
At which he's fed.

Tax his tractor,
Tax his mule,
Teach him taxes
Are the rule.

Tax his work,
Tax his pay,
He works for
peanuts anyway!

Tax his cow,
Tax his goat,
Tax his pants,
Tax his coat.

Tax his ties,
Tax his shirt,
Tax his work,
Tax his dirt.

Tax his tobacco,
Tax his drink,
Tax him if he
Tries to think.

Tax his cigars,
Tax his beers,
If he cries
Tax his tears.

Tax his car,
Tax his gas,
Find other ways
To tax his ass.

Tax all he has
Then let him know
That you won't be done
Till he has no dough.

When he screams and hollers;
Then tax him some more,
Tax him till
He's good and sore.

Then tax his coffin,
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in
Which he's laid...

Put these words
Upon his tomb,
'Taxes drove me
to my doom...'

When he's gone,
Do not relax,
Its time to apply
The inheritance tax.

Hello.   This was Monday.    I got up at 6:30AM.   I really wanted to stay in bed longer but had to get things ready for the day.  Of course, I had to get to Sheboygan Falls by 9:30AM for our Bible Study.  I was a great bible study.   We finished up Psalm 45 which was about a Royal Wedding which did seem to center on the wonderful attributes of the bridegroom, the king, the "god", in small letters, as opposed to God, which seems to be logical as one reads the Psalm.   We, all women today, as Joseph was unable to attend, had a great time with thatt.   All to the good, I must say.  We were so glad to see Felicia, Joseph's wife, who joins us when she doesn't have to work.   This was nice because we were all girls.
.

Then I went over to Mother's.  We got all her bills paid and still had time for a nice visit.   I am hoping to be able to introduce some of my CWI friends to Mother after the Gathering at the end of April.  

Home again, I prepared Chili for our lunch then went to Book Heads for the Writers Club meeting.  There were 8 of us there and we heard some pretty good poems and stories this month.

Then Home again to get Dick ready for his appointment with Dr. Sharon.  We got there at about quarter to four and he was able to see Dick almost immediately.   He can see how run down Dick is and changed the antibiotic for the UTI.   He believes that the bacteria has become resistant to the antibiotics he has been using and prescribed a different one that may help.   He has also referred Dick to a urologist.  Thank heavens we can see him tomorrow morning at the Plymouth Aurora at 10AM.  He is so very weak.

I had a conference call with the CWI board at 7PM.   We finished at about 8:30PM after covering a LOT.   They are such a wonderful uplifting group of people.   I am honored to be a part of the organization.   I look forward to the annual gathering/meeting and being with them in person.   I am glad that it will be at Kohler.   I can make arrangements for Dick during the days and be home at night for him.

Good night now and be strong in your ways.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

This was a rather lovely Sunday.   I slept until almost 8AM after getting up to feed the Roxie at 6AM. 

It was a quiet morning.  I did a couple of loads of wash, worked on several projects for CWI and just sort of puttered around on other things to get the house in order.  

I went to Mass at 2PM this afternoon as they had needed Eucharistic Ministers for that Mass.   I am always glad to be a communion distributor and especially at such a special event.   Fr. Van Beck celebrated the mass and confirmed the young people.   There were 72 young men and women being confirmed.   Quite spectacular.  It is always SO nice to see so many beautiful, handsome, healthy and good children all gathered together. 

I got home at about 4PM.   Just in time to give Dick his canapes for the afternoon.

Then I finished the wash, worked some more on the newsletter for our Sheboygan CWI group and fixed our dinner.    Lasagna Soup.   That goes back to Jim.   My lasagna is usually very soupy the first day so it is known as my famous lasagna soup.    It tastes great so I won't change the recipe.

Dick has gone to bed now and I am close behind him.   Tomorrow is a very busy day for me and Dick has a doctor appointment in the afternoon.  Pray for us, especially him.   He is so weary and I am worried about him.

So until tomorrow.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

       I am sending this one out because so many do not

                   know this truth...

 

                   *And also because she was on 3 times this week

                   talking about her new book...

                   *

                   *And how good she feels in her 70's... She still

                   does not know what she did wrong..her book just

                   may not make the best list if more people knew...

                   *

                   Barbara Walters said: Thank you all.

                   Many died in Vietnam for our freedoms.

 

                   Then She said "I did not like Jane Fonda then and

                   I don't like her now."

 

                   She can lead her present life the way she wants

                   and perhaps SHE can forget the past, but we DO

                   NOT have to stand by without comment and see her

                   "honored" as a "Woman of the Century."

 

 

                   (I remember this well)

                   NEVER FORGIVE A TRAITOR.

                   SHE REALLY WAS A TRAITOR!!