Another lovely day and it is supposed to be quite lovely for the next two days. Since I will be out all day at Irish Fest, I am sure banking on that.
Most of the day was quiet. I took a long nap. It was odd to be spending our anniversary alone. One of those "firsts" that come up. Then, at about 4PM, my door opened and here were Bobbie and Bill with a beautiful long stemmed rose for me. An to top it off, they took me out to dinner at Sweet Basil to celebrate with me. I am so happy. I have the best family in the whole world.
I will be going to bed early as I am trying to get as much rest as I can.
You won't be hearing from me tomorrow and possibly not the next day either so don't worry. I will have a lot to say when I get back.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Friday, August 16, 2013
Thursday, August 15, 2013
What a day.
I lolled around for most of the day just computering and getting things researched. I went to thedoctor today. My head is somewhat better but my arm is still so sore. She is going to do some kind of nerve test in early September.
This evening I went to Mass for the Feast of the Assumption. Not very well attended, but that is normal. I was a communion minister which I always love.
Talked to Leslie this evening so we could kind of know how to meet at Irish Fest. She and Bill are going to join me for Mass. I can hardly wait. Saturday with my Suzi and Sunday with my Leslie and Bill at my favorite fesitval.
Till tomorrow
Dia Dhuit
Mary
I lolled around for most of the day just computering and getting things researched. I went to thedoctor today. My head is somewhat better but my arm is still so sore. She is going to do some kind of nerve test in early September.
This evening I went to Mass for the Feast of the Assumption. Not very well attended, but that is normal. I was a communion minister which I always love.
Talked to Leslie this evening so we could kind of know how to meet at Irish Fest. She and Bill are going to join me for Mass. I can hardly wait. Saturday with my Suzi and Sunday with my Leslie and Bill at my favorite fesitval.
Till tomorrow
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Such a busy morning and such a lovely evening.
I spent a good part of the morning doing errands. Grocery shopping, Picking up cat food for my Roxie, the bank and the post office. Got home before noon and spent the afternoon working on the book, sewing and catching up on Condo stuff.
Nora and Leif are in town and took me out to dinner tonight. We went to the Blind Horse in Kohler. I had never been there. It is at Restoration Gardens near O & Y and was originally a lunch place that was pleasant as could be. The new restaurant is WONDERFUL. I had a duck pasta that was delightful and a good glass of Savignon Blanc. It was so good to spend time really visiting with Leif and Nora. I will see them again on Monday at the dedication.
Anyway, it is past my bedtime so I will wander into the bedroom.
Hope you all had such a nice day as I did.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Quote from Gary Larson creator of The Far Side. "It's wonderful that we live in a world in which there are things that can eat us. It keeps us from getting too cocky."
I spent a good part of the morning doing errands. Grocery shopping, Picking up cat food for my Roxie, the bank and the post office. Got home before noon and spent the afternoon working on the book, sewing and catching up on Condo stuff.
Nora and Leif are in town and took me out to dinner tonight. We went to the Blind Horse in Kohler. I had never been there. It is at Restoration Gardens near O & Y and was originally a lunch place that was pleasant as could be. The new restaurant is WONDERFUL. I had a duck pasta that was delightful and a good glass of Savignon Blanc. It was so good to spend time really visiting with Leif and Nora. I will see them again on Monday at the dedication.
Anyway, it is past my bedtime so I will wander into the bedroom.
Hope you all had such a nice day as I did.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Quote from Gary Larson creator of The Far Side. "It's wonderful that we live in a world in which there are things that can eat us. It keeps us from getting too cocky."
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
It has been a lovely day. There was rain last night so I did not have to water outside. I had a meeting for the Condo Association this morning and then prepared my report for the board. Then I worked on my Maughold chapter for a while.
I spent a hunk of the day trying to figure out when he was named as Manx's saint and STILL don't know.
I fixed a steak for my lunch along with some of those fresh green beans that Jeff and Kathy gave me. I LOVE fresh green beans. I LOVE fresh vegetables.
Had to go to Walgreens to pick up a prescription and a supplement. I found coconut powder for a drink. I bought it to try with the soda stream. I'll let you know if it is any good.
I am making some fresh cherry scones as I have let the cherries sit too long and don't want to waste them. Too many meals out.
Tomorrow will be moderately busy capped off by dinner with Nora and Leif. I am SO looking forward to our visit.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
I spent a hunk of the day trying to figure out when he was named as Manx's saint and STILL don't know.
I fixed a steak for my lunch along with some of those fresh green beans that Jeff and Kathy gave me. I LOVE fresh green beans. I LOVE fresh vegetables.
Had to go to Walgreens to pick up a prescription and a supplement. I found coconut powder for a drink. I bought it to try with the soda stream. I'll let you know if it is any good.
I am making some fresh cherry scones as I have let the cherries sit too long and don't want to waste them. Too many meals out.
Tomorrow will be moderately busy capped off by dinner with Nora and Leif. I am SO looking forward to our visit.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Monday, August 12, 2013
Today started out just beautiful. The sun was shining and it was very pleasant. Even if it had been that nice yesterday, we could NOT have had more fun.
I am doing some work on ancestry again. Good thing I went. I always end up with questions after rubbing elbows with the living visitors and the monuments of the ancestors that are out there in the graveyard. I am sure you all know my poem about picnicing in the graveyard but you are going to get it again.
PICNIC IN THE GRAVEYARD
Have you ever picnicked in a graveyard?
It is okay, you know.
As long as the residents are relatives
or friends
they will enjoy the company
and so should you.
Anyway, today was beautiful UNTIL this afternoon. We got quite a nice rain around 5PM. I was thinking I would need to water, but everything should be OK now.
Bible Study was exciting. We finished the introduction to the study of Acts. We like the fact that the commentator calls it Luke /the sequel. We had a lively discussion of the fact that Acts brings Jesus to the "ends of the earth". And were interested to find that there were references of this in the Old Testament too. Jewish people like to think that the Messiah they expected was to be for them alone and not the rest of the world.
Then to Mom's. She looked good today. We got all her bills paid and I checked out her checkbook as the statement was there. Then we had time to visit about yesterday. She is so looking forward to seeing Fr. Mike and his sister. I understand that he is coming next Monday. He goes back to Thailand in less than two weeks now.
I am doing spot cleaning around the house again. The main thing on my mind now is all the tools. I am trying to consolidate and find out exactly what I have. I know the small tool chest in the garage is mainly screwdrivers. I also have quite a diverse collection in the kitchen. Then they are all over the top of the work bench in the furnace room downstairs. I know that I should never in my remaining life need a nail or a screw. I also have tools that I know that I personally will never use but I always feel good if Bill, or Richard or Jeff ask if I have a tool and I DO!
St the day is winding down and I am satisfied.
Tomorrow I have a 9AM meeting but the rest of the day is unscheduled so I can continue with my cleaning and writing.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
I am doing some work on ancestry again. Good thing I went. I always end up with questions after rubbing elbows with the living visitors and the monuments of the ancestors that are out there in the graveyard. I am sure you all know my poem about picnicing in the graveyard but you are going to get it again.
PICNIC IN THE GRAVEYARD
Have you ever picnicked in a graveyard?
It is okay, you know.
As long as the residents are relatives
or friends
they will enjoy the company
and so should you.
Anyway, today was beautiful UNTIL this afternoon. We got quite a nice rain around 5PM. I was thinking I would need to water, but everything should be OK now.
Bible Study was exciting. We finished the introduction to the study of Acts. We like the fact that the commentator calls it Luke /the sequel. We had a lively discussion of the fact that Acts brings Jesus to the "ends of the earth". And were interested to find that there were references of this in the Old Testament too. Jewish people like to think that the Messiah they expected was to be for them alone and not the rest of the world.
Then to Mom's. She looked good today. We got all her bills paid and I checked out her checkbook as the statement was there. Then we had time to visit about yesterday. She is so looking forward to seeing Fr. Mike and his sister. I understand that he is coming next Monday. He goes back to Thailand in less than two weeks now.
I am doing spot cleaning around the house again. The main thing on my mind now is all the tools. I am trying to consolidate and find out exactly what I have. I know the small tool chest in the garage is mainly screwdrivers. I also have quite a diverse collection in the kitchen. Then they are all over the top of the work bench in the furnace room downstairs. I know that I should never in my remaining life need a nail or a screw. I also have tools that I know that I personally will never use but I always feel good if Bill, or Richard or Jeff ask if I have a tool and I DO!
St the day is winding down and I am satisfied.
Tomorrow I have a 9AM meeting but the rest of the day is unscheduled so I can continue with my cleaning and writing.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Sunday, August 11, 2013
The end of a super friendly day. It rained. Darn, but not enough to dampen the spirits of all of the Irish and friends of the Irish who gathered at St. Michael's church near Parnell this morning for Mass and a picnic.
Fr. Mike Shea officiated at the Mass. It was lovely. I had forgotten to include the petitions in the worship folder so had to wing it. I managed to squeeze a couple personal petitions in. Good for me.
After Mass it was still raining off and on but we decided it was a "soft day". It never got really bad and stopped often enough that we were able to wander the graveyard in search of our kin and any names that ran bells. The three musicians were delightful. Playing really good traditional music for us out under an awning. We had fiddle, guitar, whistle, flute and bodhran. Also some super singing. I felt like I was back in Ireland and have decided that I must go to 52 Stafford on Wednesdays more often.
A lot of excitement for me. I am very tired, but such a good tired. AND I sold four books.
So. til later
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Fr. Mike Shea officiated at the Mass. It was lovely. I had forgotten to include the petitions in the worship folder so had to wing it. I managed to squeeze a couple personal petitions in. Good for me.
After Mass it was still raining off and on but we decided it was a "soft day". It never got really bad and stopped often enough that we were able to wander the graveyard in search of our kin and any names that ran bells. The three musicians were delightful. Playing really good traditional music for us out under an awning. We had fiddle, guitar, whistle, flute and bodhran. Also some super singing. I felt like I was back in Ireland and have decided that I must go to 52 Stafford on Wednesdays more often.
A lot of excitement for me. I am very tired, but such a good tired. AND I sold four books.
So. til later
Dia Dhuit
Mary
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