Hotter today

 And still not air conditioning.    I have been able to keep the temperatures in the house tolerable, as it does cool down in the night and I keep the ceiling fans on which keeps the air moving and cools things a bit.

I did make a quick trip to Walmart to pick up an item I needed to finish a project that I can work on tomorrow

Then this evening I went to mass.   Fr. Phil was gone.  The priest who subbed was very nice.   I miss Fr. Phil but it is nice to have a sermon from other people sometimes.   Fr. Phil sometimes has the deacon's give the sermon, that is nice too.   A bit of variety.

A really quiet day tomorrow, glad I have a project.

Love you all

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Haiku

As we walk at dawn

I wish I could ride that cloud

To eternity

Quiet

It was VERY quiet today.    I did not do much as I didn't feel like it.     Somehow, I felt like Dick was trying to describe when people asked what he was doing after he retired, and I quote:

"I am retired.   That is what I do."

What a guy.   I smile when I think of him.   I still talk to him, you know.   

Vita and I took several walks today.   Not too far but they get my blood moving and my muscles a bit looser and Vita Loves it.

Hopefully, the compressor for my air conditioner will be in by Monday and I will have it working again.   I have managed to keep the house tolerable, but I like it cooler. 

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Small thought poem

Dreams left me confused.

Built on reality, they hint

At what might have been.

Writer's Club was Great

 The day was long and uncomfortable for me.   I DID get a lot of stuff done.   My desk is clean if nothing else.

Tonight was great.    Writer's Club.    Just Marti, Karlos and I were there.   But we all read and I do believe we are getting better all the time.     The meetings encourage us to write things so we have something for the next time.     The more one does, the better one gets.      I was pleased with the critiques on my poem and saint story of St. Petroc.

I am almost done editing the Celtic saints book, then will start submitting it to editors and publishing houses.  I have a poem that I think is ready too.    If it is accepted anywhere, I will let you know.

We are supposed to get hotter over the weekend, and I still have no air.  I may have to spend time at Bart and Barb's.     I am happy to have somewhere that I am welcome, but we all know that home is best.    Vita will be so confused.

Be well.

Dia dhuit

Mary

 

Cinquain

 

My Dog

I would be so alone

Without her sweetness in the house

With me

Today was an eventful day.   At least in the morning.    I needed people, and our Bible Study met for a second time since this pandemic has holed us up in our homes.

 There were eight of us there.    We met at Judy, our leader's home.    She was generous to open up for the second time.    We met at 9:30AM with a brunch that was to die for.    Judy made her "famous" egg casserole, I bought scones, Gail brought donuts, Iris brought pineapple upside down cake and we had fruit and coffee.    Wow!!!!   Right?

We discussed many issues of the day and prayed for all that is going on and gave thanks that all of us were well and there. 

We are going to see if we can start meeting at church again, and what rules we would have to follow and we plan to go to a BIBLE STUDY.    In this confusion, we have been discussing a couple of books that have a lot of meaning in this day.     eg.   A Travel Guide to Heaven or Forty Anti-Catholic Lies.   Both very interesting.     I am reading them but Fr. Phil really wants us to do a true bible study.     I believe we are going to do a study of Paul's letter to the Hebrews.

Home again, I rested and caught up on things around here.    

Tomorrow is Writer's Club.    But I will be home all day.   That will make my Vita very happy.

Got to get my Fantasy football picks in by Saturday:)  I know even less than I knew last year.   This is really a challenge 

Have a good day.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Home All day.

That was nice.   I did not go anywhere today except for my walks with Vita.   They are what keeps me healthy, I know.   I am basically lazy and would not exercise or walk if she was not for her.

I baked cranberry orange scones this morning for our Bible Study meeting tomorrow morning.   Was afraid it would heat up the house too much as I do not have air conditioning yet.   But it is OK.

 Spent the afternoon washing and writing.

Miss you all.    Wish I could be hugging people:)

Dia dhuit

Mary

Whew!!!

What a day.    Found out that the part for the air conditioner is STILL not there and might take a week more.     That is ridiculous if you ask me.     But I am at the mercy of the vendors.    At least we are at degrees of 82 or less, at least for the next Four days or so.   I see one day where it might get up to 90, perhaps I will luck out and the part will come sooner than they think.   Pray for that for me.  Tomorrow it is supposed to be a high of 73.   That will be a pleasure.

Today, Dan and Han came this afternoon and mowed my lawn.   

I told you my plumbing was acting up again.     Mike from Shields Plumbing came again and found that it is the same old thing.   The pipes back up.     I could hear it gurgling in the bathroom.     I am going to have them come out every six months from now on just to avoid this mess.   This IS an old house and I suppose it just needs more love and care:)

Bart came over when the plumber was here, just to be with me.   I am so glad that he is so close and so willing to be here.

 Worked a bit on my Patron Saints book today.  Getting there.    Then I need to find a publisher.   

Dia Dhuit

Mary

 

Nothing exciting

 Actually, that is a lie.   My plumbing is acting up and I am really struggling with that AND my lack of air conditioning.     I am looking forward to Monday when all should fall in place.

Went to Mass tonight.   It is always comforting to me.    Please pray that tomorrow goes well.    I am tired and going right to bed:)

Love you all

Mary