Tomorrow I leave for Texas and the fun with family at the Irish Fest.

I was home all day and am pretty ready to go.    I haven't packed but have my clothes etc selected.   As I am leaving shortly after noon, I am in good shape.    Have Nicky's things ready to take over to Bart and Barb's on the way out of town.

It was a nice day today, in the 60s and not windy.

Richard and Brenda called tonight.   We had a nice visit and will see each other next month when I go to Wisconsin for the Wild Game Dinner.     Nora, Leif, George, Betsy, Stenn and Bing are all planning on being there also.   THis is a banner year.

Anyway, travel tomorrow, Irish Fest of Saturday and drive home on Sunday.

So you will not hear from me until Sunday evening.

Be safe and pray for safe travel for me.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Friday I leave for Nora and Leif's and the North Dallas Irish Fest.    Yea.    I need an Irish fix. 

I am going to have to be very careful.  Driving doesn't bother me, but I have injured my ribs coughing so sudden movements are very OUCH.    Lots of people are praying for a safe trip.   So I know I will be OK.

Today was Ash Wednesday.    I ushered at the noon service.   As we had bible study at 10AM, I just left the study a bit early so that I could be greeting the early people.    It was very well attended for a mid day service especially.

Can't believe that Lent has started already.

Sleep well.

Dia DHuit

Mary

Just got back from writer's club.   The president is still speaking.   I think he started at 8PM.  It is just after 9PM

Writer's Club was productive.  We had four readers which is always good.   I read a memoir that I had uncovered and got good comments on it.

Was home really most of the rest of the day.   My new lawn cutter came and mowed today.   He figures he'll come back in about a month and WILL keep an eye out for weeds and fertilizer needs. 
I am pleased.  He is a retired vet and his wife helps him sometimes. 

So it is my bedtime.Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday.   I will be ushering at the noon service right after bible study.   Then Dr. Toy at 3PM.   I am going out for a fish dinner with a new found friend at 5PM so that will be a full day.    Hope Dr. Toy can relieve the pain in my ribs.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Haiku

In the morning rain
The earth was washed free of care.
I wished to join her.

It was a gorgeous day.  This is the temperature and wind level that his just IDEAL.   Unfortunately  this is not what our world offers us.:)

I got to be home all day.   I had a person come to offer to be the person who mows my lawn.  Winter is drawing to a close.   I cannot do it.   I think I will be OK with the person recommended.  He is retired and will be on a similar plane that i am on.  

I cannot go back to last years person because Bart and Barb have dismissed him.     Difficult but Life is what it is.   I am new here and need to find vendors that will be good for me. Now and in the   future.

]Dia Dhuit

Marty

I liked today.

Went to the 8:30AM Mass and donuts after.    A good way to start a Sunday.   It was pretty cold when I left home but warmed up nicely to the mid to upper 60s during the day.    Nicky and I had a couple of really good walks.  

My cold/allergies are better but I made a real point of staying quiet and resting so that my body heals.   I went to the Salas Urban Cantina for dinner tonight.   A gathering of those members who are participating in bible studies in the Holy Family Parish.   Had a good meal and excellent company.  Visited with people I know and met some new people.

Carl Sandburg said:  "I am the people - the mob - the crowd - the mass. I'll probably die propped up in bed trying to write a poem about America."

I felt I should say something to edify you all tonight:)   Until tomorrow.

Dia Dhuit

Mary