Hi.
 Last night was wonderful.  I had not attended the Stations of the Cross for several years, so that in itself as comforting.  I was able to sit with members of Holy Family Church who I have me in the past couple of weeks through Fr. Phil's bible study of St. John.

We ended with a dinner of tuna casserole and salads.   Wow.  I felt so Catholic.

I need that once in a while.

I was able to get my Lenten sacrament of reconciliation in at the same time It also gave me the opportunity to just turn myself over to God. I am not good at sitting still and listening:) 

I have to tell you a funny story.  I was talking to Bart's mother in law, Marlies, and she said that she had captured a possum.  I didn't quite get it at first.  She actually captured an oppossum.  She will have someone pick it up and take it to a safe rescue site.   She has also caputured racoons.   I am amazed.


Dia dhuit

Mary

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”

― Hunter S. Thompson, The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” ― Hunter S. Thompson, The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” ― Hunter S. Thompson, The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967

The weather is still so pleasant.   Always in the mid to high 60s.   We are getting rain and possibility of rain for the next few days but intermingled with sunshine and we do so need the rain.

Nate came and cut the lawn today so I should have had the last of the young man who was not reliable coming by to ask if I want him to do it.     It really looks nice right about now.   Nate will also clean the storm cellar, trim the big oaks in the back yard and help me get my herb garden in.   Then I will be on a roll and be able to get into a summer routine.

Tonight I went to the Bible Class on St. John at church.  Tomorrow I will also go to church.    I am going to the Blessed Sacrament Church, the other Catholic church in Lawton, for the Stations of the Cross, the sacrament of Penance and a Lenten Supper.   

Next week will be the last of the St. John Class as the following week is Holy Week.   Can you believe that Easter is SO early this year.   Next week Thursday, also St. Patrick's Day, I am bringing treats to the class and intend to bring scones and fresh Irish Brown Bread.   I want to bake the brown bread in the afternoon so it is still a bit warm.  

Everybody be safe.   

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I did get a picture to post.  Yippee.   This is Nora, Leif, Betsy and George at the Southfork ranch.

I will keep working on it so that I can be "efficient" about it.

Today, I went to the chiropractor.  I am getting better.   My arms don't hurt so badly.

I also got an oil change on my van.   So with washing clothes and all, It was a busy day.

We heard from Jim and Michelle, Jim had surgery on his neck to fuse the vertebrae.   Please pray for him.   We should hear tomorrow as to how things went.   The last we heard is that he is resting and  is supposed to come home tomorrow.   They send them home SO quick these days. 

So that is the day.   

Dia DHuit

Mary

Nora and Leif, Betsy and George at Southfork, the ranch from Dallas, the TV Show.

I got back from my trip to Plano for the Texas IrishFest this afternoon at about 3PM.   Nicky is very very happy to be back home and with me, though he stuck to Barbara like glue when I was gone.

I left on Friday about 9AM and got to Leif and Nora's shortly after noon, George and Betsy were already there.  We had a lovely lunch of sandwiches and then took a drive out to Southfork for a bit of a tour.   It was fun.   Lots more pictures but my family are the most important part.

That evening we went to a Chinese restaurant chosen by Stenn and Bing.   Bing chose the meal, lots of selections in the middle, family style and unbelievably good.   We were stuffed and then went back to Leif and Nora's for more visit and a night cap.

The next day was the Irish Fest.   It is different that Milwaukee but very interesting.  Lots of exhibits and vendors, good music and lots of good food.

We watch the group Altan, and I got to see Jeff Ward, one of my very favorite tenors, (I call myself his groupie)   Also saw a wonderful presentation by a local pipe and drum group.

We took the train from Plano to the Fair Grounds where the Festival was.   It was fun.  Got back to Plano at about 9:30PM or 10 and enjoyed some Bailey's and Irish and Texas Whiskey and good conversation before retiring.

 This morning after breakfast, a visit to see Bing and Stenn's lovely home and goodbye's, I headed home as did George and Betsy.

A totally wonderful weekend.   We now have quite a southern contingent of Deeley's.

dia Dhuit

Thanks Nora and Leif and Bing and Stenn for your wonderful hospitality and I am SO glad that George and Betsy could come too.


Mary

(I tried to send pictures they till not go.    I will try again tomorrow.)