I forgot last night. Friday was not at all an exciting day to write about anyway. Not sure today is either, but I will try.
It is beautiful outside. Kind of muggy for just sitting, but the world is green and full of bright colors and the sky is blue with wispy clouds and the birds are singing their hearts out.
My new batch of robins have left the nest. I went out to get the mail and saw a bird in the driveway. I stepped off the porch and he started chirping like a crazy bird. I realized he was one of the new babies. He ran like the dickens into the tall grasses to the left of my driveway. If he fell, he apparently was able to slow his fall and I can only hope he is able to fly and take care of his own little self.
I baked a rhubarb cake this morning for Bobbie and Bill and me tomorrow. They are coming for dinner. Yea. I love people in the house. And I love to cook
I made the best colcannon today, I simply have to share that tomorrow.
I went to Mass with my friends Kate and Rita again tonight. It is nice to have prayer partners. A nice mass. I was only 15 minutes late for Roxie's dinner.
I must tell you what Dick did to me last night. I started to get ready for bed and turned on the ceiling light on in the bedroom. Then I went around the bed to the bathroom, washed my face and turned on the light in the headboard. I then walked back to the switch and turned off the overhead light. Back to the bathroom, I put my pajamas on, brushed my teeth and walked out of the bathroom. As I walked out, Dick turned the overhead light on again so I had to go all the way back around the bed to turn it off again. He is such a tease. I love it.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Saturday, July 06, 2013
Thursday, July 04, 2013
4th of July
Happy Fourth of July to you all. It was a beautiful day. I was able to get my plants and deck furniture back out as the stain seal was dry. I did have to wait until the water from the rain evaporated. Now it doesn't sink in. It pools. That is good.
I worked on some plans for the Scotland trip I want to make, and listed all the things I want to see in New York.
Then I worked on the Patron Saints Book for a bit. I want to have Andrew done by the end of July. Lots of time but I will have to keep at it. It is fun. I am learning a lot about him and about Scotland in the process.
I pulled out a brat that I had in the freezer and had a brat sandwich with apple cole slaw for my lunch.
This evening the Condo owners met again, this time in the shade over between a couple of units. There was a nice crowd and we had a great time. I brought some of the homemade wines that Dick and I had made to share. It was fun. I got to see the little handouts for the Sheboygan Garden Walk. I was delighted to see Domaine Du May on the list. You all know that that is our Bobby and Bill's yard. I can't go on the Garden Walk because it is on July 13 and I will be in Plymouth on Main Street doing a book signing for Schlitzhagen and Meatballs.
So a quiet at home but busy day. I liked it. The next couple days are pretty quiet too but Bobbie and Bill are coming over for dinner on Sunday. I look forward to the company.
Again Happy Fourth of July.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
I worked on some plans for the Scotland trip I want to make, and listed all the things I want to see in New York.
Then I worked on the Patron Saints Book for a bit. I want to have Andrew done by the end of July. Lots of time but I will have to keep at it. It is fun. I am learning a lot about him and about Scotland in the process.
I pulled out a brat that I had in the freezer and had a brat sandwich with apple cole slaw for my lunch.
This evening the Condo owners met again, this time in the shade over between a couple of units. There was a nice crowd and we had a great time. I brought some of the homemade wines that Dick and I had made to share. It was fun. I got to see the little handouts for the Sheboygan Garden Walk. I was delighted to see Domaine Du May on the list. You all know that that is our Bobby and Bill's yard. I can't go on the Garden Walk because it is on July 13 and I will be in Plymouth on Main Street doing a book signing for Schlitzhagen and Meatballs.
So a quiet at home but busy day. I liked it. The next couple days are pretty quiet too but Bobbie and Bill are coming over for dinner on Sunday. I look forward to the company.
Again Happy Fourth of July.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
July 3
It was a rainy day, but pleasant. I had my deck sealed and stained yesterday and was pleased to see the water beading on the wood during the rain. It worked.
This afternoon, I took out most of the herbs that I stored in the garage back out to the deck. It looks nice. The tables chairs and rest of the plants will go out tomorrow.
I feel really good about today. A lot of things were settled into things that I can handle. I am taking a class from a friend. It is in learning yourself. Today I learned not to use the word SHOULD. Instead, replace "do I want to" or " or do I need to" for the word should. Puts things in perspective. I like it. This way we will not punish ourselves for things undone.
So tomorrow is the Fourth of July. I must remember to put our my Flag in the morning. I have pulled out a bratwurst for my dinner tomorrow and have some cole slaw to go with it. I have some cupcakes in the freezer so am ready for the day. The condo people who are not with family or out somewhere are going to meet in our open space at 4:30 for a fun time. I am sharing two of the wines that Dick and I made back in the day and several people want to buy my book. I hope to make a good start with that.
So I am going to fix myself a nice cup of soothing decaf tea and settle in for the night. My Roxie is stretched out on the tv tray in front of my desk already settled in.
She was a happy girl with me home today.
Happy Fourth of July. We have so much to be thankful for. And pray for the firemen who lost their lives in that horrible fire and their families.
Bart has gone to visit his Dad and Aunt Jacquie in Bullhead City. He made the drive OK. The first on his own in forever. I am so pleased. I had a great talk with Jacquie today. She is sure glad that she is Republican.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
This afternoon, I took out most of the herbs that I stored in the garage back out to the deck. It looks nice. The tables chairs and rest of the plants will go out tomorrow.
I feel really good about today. A lot of things were settled into things that I can handle. I am taking a class from a friend. It is in learning yourself. Today I learned not to use the word SHOULD. Instead, replace "do I want to" or " or do I need to" for the word should. Puts things in perspective. I like it. This way we will not punish ourselves for things undone.
So tomorrow is the Fourth of July. I must remember to put our my Flag in the morning. I have pulled out a bratwurst for my dinner tomorrow and have some cole slaw to go with it. I have some cupcakes in the freezer so am ready for the day. The condo people who are not with family or out somewhere are going to meet in our open space at 4:30 for a fun time. I am sharing two of the wines that Dick and I made back in the day and several people want to buy my book. I hope to make a good start with that.
So I am going to fix myself a nice cup of soothing decaf tea and settle in for the night. My Roxie is stretched out on the tv tray in front of my desk already settled in.
She was a happy girl with me home today.
Happy Fourth of July. We have so much to be thankful for. And pray for the firemen who lost their lives in that horrible fire and their families.
Bart has gone to visit his Dad and Aunt Jacquie in Bullhead City. He made the drive OK. The first on his own in forever. I am so pleased. I had a great talk with Jacquie today. She is sure glad that she is Republican.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Monday, July 01, 2013
The year half gone
The year is half gone. I can't believe it.
This was a typical Monday morning. However, I dropped my old glasses off at Advanced Eye Care. When I got the new ones, I had the option of getting new lenses in my old ones for half price. I had to make sure that they were OK first. And they are. So now I will have two pair that I like.
Then on to bible study. We are on our last Psalm, 107. It is a Psalm of God as Savior of the Distressed. Our big epiphany is that the same reasons for distress are in our world and in our experience as they were all those years ago. And we still have the same God to call on and trust in.
Mom was feeling pretty good today. We got her bills paid and her pill box loaded and had time for a bit of a visit too. One of the things that really distresses her is the fact that her sight is so bad and there is nothing that can be done to improve it. She is still able to read but it is a chore. She is reading my book and I am so proud.
Last night our Nora called from Colorado. She and Ernie and Marcus are all settled in their new home. It has been really hot there but they are safe from the fires. They have a view of Pike's Peak from their house. She is going to school so is a busy girl what with being such a great Mom to Marcus too. I love that they send u tubes of him. He is growing SO fast.
I got home from Mom's just at noon. I had the people from Steger Heating coming to replace a part of the stove today at noon, I was glad they were a little late.
After they were done, I heard people and machinery in my side yard so I went out to look and two Daves from the condos and Nate were trimming trees,especially around the electric box. They also took down a tree that was dying and looked really crappy from the berm to the right of my unit. And they trimmed the tree that is fairly close to the house so it shouldn't be hanging over the roof for another year or two.
Tomorrow they are coming in the morning to stain the deck and front porch. They are coming early enough that I should be able to go to the quilt meeting and get to my doctor appointment by 3:30PM.
As long as I am in Sheboygan I am going to check out the Ebco Arts Center and go to Best Buy to check the price of their ink cartridges.
Always plenty to do.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Quote from St. Brigit of Kildare:
"A person without a soul friend is like a body without a head."
This was a typical Monday morning. However, I dropped my old glasses off at Advanced Eye Care. When I got the new ones, I had the option of getting new lenses in my old ones for half price. I had to make sure that they were OK first. And they are. So now I will have two pair that I like.
Then on to bible study. We are on our last Psalm, 107. It is a Psalm of God as Savior of the Distressed. Our big epiphany is that the same reasons for distress are in our world and in our experience as they were all those years ago. And we still have the same God to call on and trust in.
Mom was feeling pretty good today. We got her bills paid and her pill box loaded and had time for a bit of a visit too. One of the things that really distresses her is the fact that her sight is so bad and there is nothing that can be done to improve it. She is still able to read but it is a chore. She is reading my book and I am so proud.
Last night our Nora called from Colorado. She and Ernie and Marcus are all settled in their new home. It has been really hot there but they are safe from the fires. They have a view of Pike's Peak from their house. She is going to school so is a busy girl what with being such a great Mom to Marcus too. I love that they send u tubes of him. He is growing SO fast.
I got home from Mom's just at noon. I had the people from Steger Heating coming to replace a part of the stove today at noon, I was glad they were a little late.
After they were done, I heard people and machinery in my side yard so I went out to look and two Daves from the condos and Nate were trimming trees,especially around the electric box. They also took down a tree that was dying and looked really crappy from the berm to the right of my unit. And they trimmed the tree that is fairly close to the house so it shouldn't be hanging over the roof for another year or two.
Tomorrow they are coming in the morning to stain the deck and front porch. They are coming early enough that I should be able to go to the quilt meeting and get to my doctor appointment by 3:30PM.
As long as I am in Sheboygan I am going to check out the Ebco Arts Center and go to Best Buy to check the price of their ink cartridges.
Always plenty to do.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Quote from St. Brigit of Kildare:
"A person without a soul friend is like a body without a head."
Sunday, June 30, 2013
It was almost a perfect Sunday. I was home all day. I was able to keep the doors open all day.
I worked on my next book for quite some time. Mainly, I am gathering information for his life, traditions, his feast day and how it is celebrated and why he is the patron saint. Lots of information out there and I want it to be fun.
I finished sorting most of the fabric in the downstairs closet. I got rid of a lot and think I have the rest in places that I will be able to find it when I need it.
Tomorrow will be a busy day, so I am glad I had this day.
Jim and Michele called last night. This is my week for calling and talking to everybody. I have left messages for Leslie and Richard and Bret. Bobbie and I talk every so often so it is not so long between contacts. But everybody else is so far away.
Talked to Bart and Barb on Friday. His new stimulator is working just fine. So something is going right.
So that is today. I found a recipe for a Lemon Balm Cooler. The instructions were to pick and wash four to six cups of lemon balm leaves and plunge them into 6 cups of boiling water. Then turn off the water and let the lemon balm steep for 20 minutes. I did that today. You are supposed to be able to drink it hot or cold but hot didn't sound good in the summer so I have it in the refrigerator and will try it tomorrow. I will report then.
Til Tomorrow then
Dia Dhuit
Mary
I worked on my next book for quite some time. Mainly, I am gathering information for his life, traditions, his feast day and how it is celebrated and why he is the patron saint. Lots of information out there and I want it to be fun.
I finished sorting most of the fabric in the downstairs closet. I got rid of a lot and think I have the rest in places that I will be able to find it when I need it.
Tomorrow will be a busy day, so I am glad I had this day.
Jim and Michele called last night. This is my week for calling and talking to everybody. I have left messages for Leslie and Richard and Bret. Bobbie and I talk every so often so it is not so long between contacts. But everybody else is so far away.
Talked to Bart and Barb on Friday. His new stimulator is working just fine. So something is going right.
So that is today. I found a recipe for a Lemon Balm Cooler. The instructions were to pick and wash four to six cups of lemon balm leaves and plunge them into 6 cups of boiling water. Then turn off the water and let the lemon balm steep for 20 minutes. I did that today. You are supposed to be able to drink it hot or cold but hot didn't sound good in the summer so I have it in the refrigerator and will try it tomorrow. I will report then.
Til Tomorrow then
Dia Dhuit
Mary
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