I have been terribly negligent in posting the past couple of days.   

I got tired of reporting the same old same old stuff.    Unpacking, cleaning etc.

Still much the same, but that is OK.    My home is becoming more me every day.  

Thursday, I went to the Bible Study class on John at Holy Family.    Fr. Phil is very interesting and knowledgeable.   I have found that priests come in to and out of my life simply because of the movement amid the diocese.   But now it is also because of geography.  I think I mentioned some of the differences in this parish.    For one thing.   They use the bells, or chimes, during the Mass at the consecration of the Eucharist.   Also, when a song is sung during or before the service, we sing ALL the verses.   I guess it is a southern thing.   At my past several parishes, we would only sing, for example, maybe two verses of the entrance hymn, then dive right into the mass.   People aren't in such a hurry here.

I like these things.    I am going to give myself some time before I decide what areas of the parish I will become active in.    I must remember my sweetheart would remind me not to volunteer for EVERYTHING.  He used to say that I had "Pick Me" on my forehead. 

I have to remember that one of my BIG priorities is to establish a Celtic Women Branch here in Lawton.   They have very little to none Irish shops, bars, restaurants, but lots of people I talk to claim to be Irish.   So Perhaps there is a thirst for the Celts in this area.    I may be able to satisfy a THIRST!!!

I know, I know.   I can hear Dick's eyes rolling from heaven.

Talked to my friend Peg Payne today.   She is a Celtic Lady from the word go and we date back to our mothers.   Her mother went to the Normal School (teacher's college) in Sheboygan Falls when Mother was a child.  She lived with Mom's family in their home while she went to school, as the families were friends from out in the "Holy Land" of Sheboygan County.   This is what you did then.  And there were not cars or buses, so daily travel was impossible.   Wow,   Not so long ago either.

Hope all are well.   I am looking forward to Texas Irish fest and Deeley's next weekend.

Dia Dhuit

Mary  

Got my security system installed today.  He just finished and it is 8:30PM  I am exhausted and hope I remember everything.

Nicky is ready for bed.   He was a good boy.    Warmed up to the guy towards the end, but very protective of me.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I have met my new dentist.   I had my first appointment this morning and will go back on March 9 for cleaning and to start replacing the cap that popped off while I was flossing just before I left Wisconsin.  As I am not experiencing any pain, he did not want to fix it as he could not have followed up on it.   As it turns out, it will be cheaper here anyway.

P. S.  Flossing is dangerous:)

Bart was at the house when I got home from the dentist.  We worked on getting my printer communicating with my computer.   We did get them talking but It would not print?

He had to leave for an appointment so we suspended our efforts.   Then I called HP because I was having trouble getting my ink ordering plan in place (found out it was a simple error on my part for THAT)  The person, Jeff, that I got on the line fixed EVERYTHING.  I can print and scan and am all registered.   Yippee.

Then I went across the street to the Target Mall and got a halter for Nicky so that I can take him for walks on busy streets.    He can slip out of his collar, and I was afraid to take him on any busy streets.  His neck is so big compared to his little head.   Now he can be safe.   I also picked up Erin and John's wedding present and some printer paper at Target.  

So a busy day again.

We are supposed to get some much needed rain tonight and the warm weather is over for a while.

A quote from Grandma Bowser (My Mom's Mom for those of who who might not know, though most of us are family.  "Words left unsaid will fall back dead, but once they are said, not even God can take them back."

Dia Dhuit


Mary

This has been a gentle day.

I went to Mass at 8:30AM.  Then I stopped at the grocery store to be sure that I had what I needed in case I needed to feed people.

As it turned out, Barbara has a  fever today and is not going ANYWHERE.   She needs to let her body heal and get strong.  

I cooked some rabbit that my friend, Jerry Coenan gave me before I left Wisconsin.  I thought I had better cook it before it became freezer burned.  Boy is it good.  I have enough for a meal or two so if you want to join me tomorrow or the next day, just let me know.    


Tomorrow, I have a dentist appointment.  Slowly, things are falling into place.   After the dentist, I just need a doctor.   Unless something comes up, I already have an appointment for my "wellness exam", with Humana.   Hopefully   all will stay stable until I have that exam.   Except for arthritic pains, I am feeling quite healthy - Thank God.

I don't miss the cold, but I miss the nearness to my family and friends in Wisconsin .  Know that I love you all and miss your nearness.

Dia Dhuit

Mary