"An Irishman will always soften bad news, so that a major coronary is no more than 'a bad turn' and a near hurricane that leaves thousands homeless is 'good drying weather'."

Hugh Leonard

Not a very busy day, but I did get several things done.   I am about done writing short summaries of the Celtic Nations to include in the book of Celtic Saints for somewhat of a background of what the active missionaries faced and  why they and the other non missionary saints were chosen as patron saints.

The sun was out all day, but there is a nice comforting breeze so humidity is not an issue.  I took a nice walk after lunch.   See. I am getting better about that.

The only other "event" was Mass.   I went to the 4PM Mass and took communion to my friends Rita and Tom. Rita was very weak but her spirit just shines in her eyes.  We had a missionary priest, from the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, who is working in the province of Ghana.   He was very interesting talking about his ministry in two war situations in Africa.

So. Now I am ready to wind down for the night.   My goal tomorrow is to finish my mini Celtic Nation Backgrounds and print them so that I can review them all and be sure that they follow the same general format.

So I am going to sit out on the deck for a little bit and then get ready for bed when it starts getting dark.

Hope your long weekend has been wonderful.  

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I liked today.   I was able to stay home all day.   I did wake up with a headache and sore neck, but managed to control the pain by 10AM.  Had lots of people to talk to today.   I talked to my neighbor Kathy this morning.  She was going to the Farmers Market and picked up some fresh strawberries for me.  When she brought them we had a nice visit.   She lived in the Cross Creek Condos when we were there many years ago.   So our paths have crossed twice.   She belongs to one of the garden clubs who arrange the Garden Walk in Sheboygan.   She also quilts and belongs to the Sheboygan County Quilt Guild.  Surprisingly, we did not really know each other until she moved out here.

This evening at 4PM the Tallgrass residents met in the common ground for a gathering.   We have set this time 4PM on Thursday for a weekly meeting just to visit and enjoy during the summer months.
There were about 16 of us this week, we will keep spreading the word and hopefully it will bet bigger.   It is not intended as an obligation, just as an opportunity to get to know each other better.

It was fun tonight.  I brought some snacks tonight.   We seem to be alternating that quite well too.  Nobody seems obligated, but there is plenty for everybody.

Tomorrow is the 4th of July.   I am going to put my flag out in the morning. 

I am going through linens and that type of thing to see what I can cull from the collection.   Not  quite the right terminology, but it sounds good.   I have so very much STUFF in this house.  Need to get rid of some of it.

So until tomorrow.

Dia Dhuit

Mary


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Another rainy day and rather cool.   I don't think it even got over 65.   And cloudy ALL day.   Ick.  Sunshine sure would be welcome.  Then we will be complaining about the humidity since it is so wet.

Roxie had her doctor appointment for a recheck of her blood today.   We are going back to two pills a day from 2 1/2.   I know she will like that.   She absolutely hates it when I shove those things down her throat and she is such a picky eater that I can't hide them in food and she did not even acknowledge that pill pockets existed when I tried them.  She has been throwing up lately, often with hair balls coming up.    I gave her butter Monday.   Dr. Connors gave me a tube of stuff to rub on her foot for her to lick off that will help hairball problems without adding fat.   She has regained most of the weight that she lost so that is important.  Dr. Connors also really wants her to eat the KD food so I have two brands of canned that she hasn't tried.   However, she isn't thrilled with the first one which actually smells pretty good.   It is chicken and gravy and smells like its name.   I will leave it until morning as my girl is not fond of trying new things.  

The rest of the day was quiet.   General chores.  Dusted the desk, washed some clothes.   Fixed a really good lunch.   I will just be heating things up for the next few days.

I went for a walk this evening.   I was feeling loggy and needed some fresh air so went for a walk.   My neighbor, Marilyn, was handing out some notices to non computer members of our condo assn. so I caught up with her and we chatted.   Nice to hear voices of an evening.

Some of you may remember the Norwegian Blessing I found years ago.   When I was in Ireland several years ago and shared it, the guide told me he felt that it must REALLY be and Irish Blessing.

And lo and behold I found it in an Irish book of proverbs and blessings.

"May the light always find you on a dreary day
When you need to be home may you find your way
May you always have courage to take a chance
And may you never find frogs in your underpants."

Dia Dhuit

Mary

July ALREADY

What a day.   Threatened at least twice with rain, but the clouds just passed on by.   It was rather muggy but I sat out on the deck this afternoon for about an hour reading and writing and it was just perfect.   A nice breeze moving the air around gently.   Boy were the birds ever happy.  Since I came in and have finished preparing and eating supper, it did rain a bit because the deck is all wet now.  Glad I went out when I did.

I spent most of the day just cooking and writing.   I made a rhubarb pie.   I had mixed up a pie crust a couple of weeks ago and used part of it so I HAD to use the rest or throw it away.   You know how I hate to throw things away.  

Fortunately, my friend Felicia came over so that we could get our last  payment to the Scotland Tour company sent off and I sent a couple of pieces home with her.  Now we are all set for the trip.   Just need to wait and pack and go.    I am so excited.

I took some venison out of the freezer today.   I marinated some of it in teriyaki sauce
for today and have enough left for one more meal  with the fried rice I had left.   Boy is it good.   Tomorrow, I will fix the rest of the meat in another way so I can add variety to my meals.

Roxie has a veterinarian checkup tomorrow at 8AM.   Good.   That will get me up and out of bed at a decent hour.   I do like to laze in these days.  Though it is getting better as my shoulder DOES seem a bit better.   I am crossing my fingers.

So. Til tomorrow

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Monday

The last day of JUNE already.   This year is half gone. And it has been a full one.

I am still getting calls and notes from people about my Facebook invasion.   It should be OK.  I can only pray that nobody fell for it.   I got the most fun response from Suzi.   She DID refriend and ended up seeing the "big news" that my love had changed and thought maybe I had a boyfriend.   We both had a good laugh about that.   That sure would be a big change, and not one I am really interested in.  But Big.

We had almost a full crew at Bible Study.  With an animated conversation about the Jewish dietary laws and how when the Apostles were presented with the fact it was NOT evil to eat some foods, it was hard for them to accept.  Mainly because we Gentiles are ALSO part of Jesus's chosen ones.

Then on to Mother.  She looked really good today.   I distributed communion to my little people there and then we had a super visit.   I showed some pictures from the 50thJubilee and gave her the mass folder that we brought for her. On the way home I stopped off to just say Hi to Dolores and Ken.   Dolores and I had a cup of coffee together and just gabbed.  

So.  I was home a bit later than usual.   Had lunch and have been working on generally coordinating things around here. 

A storm is passing over this evening.   It is a doozy.   Lots of thunder and rain by the bucket loads.  It was very warm and muggy.  It still is muggy but the temperature has dropped because of the rain.

Speaking of rain, makes me think of the farmers.   I am seeing corn growing now.   I think SOME of it may be knee high.   As the 4th of July is in 4 days, this is encouraging.  My beans and tomatoes and herbs are really doing well.  THey seem to love this weather.

Dia Dhuit until tomorrow.

Mary

Today was both wonderful and annoying

The day was wonderful because it was a sunshiny day and not too hot with a lovely breeze blowing.  AND I was out at St. Michael's Church in Parnell for Fr. Mike Shea's Golden Jubilee of his Ordination to holy priesthood.  

We celebrated a Mass under a tent in the parking lot of the church under the sky.  At least six of Fr. Mike's priest friends and classmates were there to cocelebrate with him.   There was a small choir, those left from the closing of Our Lady of the Angels where Fr. Mike actually grew up.  My cousins, his siblings, Kevin and Brigid were there, of course and lots of other cousins that I never met before.
And just people who know him and wanted to be there.    The meal was wonderful.  Choice of pork or chicken sandwich, beans, potato salad, coleslaw and appetizers.   They had beer, Bloody Marys and water and coke to drink.  I was stuffed.   Had a short visit with Fr. Mike.   He is going to see Mother next week.   I sat with Uncle Pat and Aunt Joan, they will bring him to Mother.  Aunt Kathleen was there too.   And my friend Peg Payne.  I loved the beauty of the day.

Then I got home.   When I went on line and checked my mail, I found that someone had hacked my Facebook.   If anybody gets a friend request from me and you are already my friend.  IGNORE IT.   It is some kind of a scam.    I changed my passwords on Facebook and on both of my email accounts so (I checked with Richard and Brenda) Everything should be OK, as long as people don't respond to that request.   EEEEEUUUUUUUUU.  I hate stuff like this.

So. I have done all I can do and have had all the fun I can think of so will head into tomorrow ready to roll.  

Dia Dhuit

Mary