A bit cooler today but bearable.   Got kind of cold when I took Nicky for his long walk and we started around the park.   The wind was blowing right at me and it got pretty cold.
As we walked through the parking lot at the park, I saw a group of guys clustered under the overhang at the ball diamond.   Suddenly this big Golden Labrador Retriever bounded at us.   The guys did not look concerned or call the dog,  so I figured she was friendly, but she pushed Nicky onto his butt.   He was not concerned and just started smelling her and visiting.   So we were OK.   At that point.

I knew a couple of the guys, one was a cousin, Warren Wieser.    So I talked to them a bit and then headed home.   The other dog, happy as can be followed me.  I called out to let them know but they said that she would come back as she had done so all day.   HOWEVER,  we were all the way down the street and she was still happily traveling with us.   My neighbor, Marilyn, came out and asked if I was pet sitting.   We were both cracking up when I told her what had happened.   The dog is named Tootsie Roll and is a friendly as can be.  So while Marilyn and I were talking, Tootsie went into the bushes and came out with a DEAD THING.    Marilyn and I tried to get her to drop it but no way.  So, Marilyn led her back towards the entrance to the ball diamonds and called me to tell me that the owner was just coming out to look for her when they got there.   He managed to get her to drop the dead thing.   She was really quite proud of herself.

So that was the excitement for the day.

I have been gathering things for next weekend.   I have a lot to take along.  Fortunately, I will not bring all of it back with me.

Mass at 4PM.   A nice mass.  Mary Calvey was out cantor and is always a good music leader.

Tomorrow will go to Memories with Bobbie and Bill for a dinner theater afternoon.   This time it is Always a Bridesmaid.   They are always good shows and it is such a joy to spend the day with Bobbie and Bill.  

Received pictures of our Marcus today.   He is such a handsome fellow.   Wish I could plant a kiss on those cheeks.   He is growing up so fast.



So until tomorrow  Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today was unbelievably beautiful.   70 degrees or more.   A gentle breeze.    Dick would have been horrified, I opened all the doors and let the fresh air in ALL DAY.   

Nicky and I had a couple of good walked today.    They had sprayed the yards yesterday, so I kept him as much as possible off of the grassy areas.   As a matter of fact, we went through the park this morning.

I baked some beer bread and scones today as I was pretty much out of any bread at all.   The only things left were one bagel (not a very good one) and two hot cross buns.

At one thirty, my friend Felicia came over and we worked on our presentation of the Scotland trip we are going to do next Friday night at the gathering.   We have the pictures selected and on a disc, now we have to figure out how to get them on a slide show and display them.   I am going to call another buddy, Debbie about that.

Luann also came over and we finished up the plans for registration and the gift bags.

I am almost done - YEA.

This evening I went shooting.   I have no idea what happened with my first target.   I only had two shots on the paper and a score of 4?  :(    The other two were just fine.   An old friend was there with his girlfriend.    She went down with me as she had not seen pistol shooting.   Next time she is there when I am there, we will go down again and review and I told her she can try.

So a busy day over.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I am doing this very early today because I will be going out tonight with my neighbor, Jean, for a concert.   She has an extra ticket and thought of me.   

It was a bit cooler today, but still sunny and VERY acceptable.   My crocus are all blooming gloriously and the other bulbs are reaching for the sky,  no buds yet, that I have seen.

Nicky and I have had a couple of walks.   Parm's sprayed the lawns so we have to be careful of him spending too much time on them.   I will take him into the park instead.

I have been pretty sore since you massage, not unusual, and had my chiropractor's appointment this afternoon.   We have decided to start a massage/chiro after I get back from Madison but I will see Dr. Wiegand next week.    I will call Heather tomorrow.

Am  caught up (until tomorrow) on every project that I have deadlines on.   Whew.   Tomorrow, Felicia and I are going to work on our Scotland presentation for the gathering.

So until tomorrow.

Dia dhuit

Mary

Got his today from a fellow writer - thought it amusing.  TRY to read it dramtically!

Speaking of prepositions...

When I taught 5th Grade back in the 70's, I encouraged my students to memorize the following poem for extra credit. (They had to recite dramatically.) You may already be aware of it. I learned it from my mother who said she learned it in school in the 20's. (I don't know the ultimate source.)

Until by into after from,

Across against with toward on,

Among around along of to,

Beside beyond below at through.

Upon in for beneath between,

Behind before without within;

Up over under down about,

Since underneath - except throughout!

During past near like inside...

Amid? Abaft? Off! Outside!

Rand (A writer Friend)

Just got home from Poets at Mead in Sheboygan at Mead Library.   It was such a great night of wonderful poems, some by our members and some by our favorite poets.    I picked up Sy Regan as usual.    We have one more meeting before the summer, then will resume again, I hope in the Fall.

A beautiful day.    Nicky and I had a couple of really good walks and he met up with people.   He IS getting better but still CAN be defensive.    I also went grocery shopping this morning.

I am really tired but will share the haiku that I shared tonight.  No name but a haiku.

An unlucky day?
Full of joy and music
I think NOT!

by me

I also shared one of my favorite poems, Get Drunk by Charles Baudelaire.

Take Care
Dia Dhuit

Mary

Just a quick note as I am exhausted.   I started at 9AM with Bible Study.   We had a full table with only two people not there.   An animated discussion.   The Book of Acts seems to be doing that to us.  

Then on for my visit with Mom.   Dolores and Ken were there too, picking up her wash so had a bit of a visit with them,  then Mom and I had time together too.  

Then I drove out on Hwy V to pick up Sy Regan to go to The Sheboygan County Writers Club with me.   We had a big crowd as there were two speakers on hot to make a living writing.   It, as can be imagined, requires a lot of work, attention to detail and some diversity.   Glad I don't HAVE to make a living at it.   Maybe thirty years ago.

After I dropped Sy off at home, I came home.   Took my little Nicky out, answered a couple of phone calls and then walked over to the Hurrie's for the condo board of directors meeting that started at 4:15PM.   Got home at about 5:30PM.   

I am supposed to be retired!!!  What the heck happened?   I know, I forgot that word that Dick taught me - NO.

Til tomorrow

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was over 60 degrees today.  What a pleasure. that was.  Nicky was beside himself.

I went to Mass this morning.   Fr. Dan led a recitation of the Divine Savior Chaplet after Mass in the chapel. 

I had the rest of the day at home and finished up about three projects so I am ready for the week.

Pray that things don't get twisted up this next week.

I am going to bed now.

Love you all

Dia Dhut

Mary