Everybody can relax.   I made the buckeyes today.    Every year I think it will be the last because it is so time consuming an putsy but I know how well they are liked.

Went to Mass for the holy day (Feast of the Immaculate Conception) this evening.   I was on usher duty so quite busy.    A nice mass.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today was the busiest day I have had in a long time.

Mass at 9:00AM at church, before Bible Study at 10:OOAM.  It was a good animated bible study, actually we are on a book study right now.  I brought scones and fudge for a treat.    Went over very well:)

One of our members does meals on wheels and offered me a bag of three meals if I wanted them.   I was delighted.   I will not have to cook for a week and have some variety.   What a kind gesture.   Living alone, I do get careless about cooking sometimes.

Late this afternoon, I took my car to the dealer for maintenance.   They got my tires back to good pressure and the warning light off and checked all the fluids and stuff for winter.   I had one filter replaced and should be good until next summer.   Yea.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

My furnace is fixed.  It was batteries in the thermastat;   Who knew they had batteries.:)   Actually our Barbara asked me about that, but I didn't know.

Anyway, will know if it happens again.   He checked everything else out as long as he was here.

It is nice to be warm.    I was sure glad that I had that little electric heater.

Went grocery shopping and made fudge.   I added too much milk to the fudge so don't know how it will turn out.  I tried to compensate.   That should be quite a batch of fudge.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to the 8:30 Mass and came right home.   My thermistat "died" during the night and it is cold in my house.    I called American Shield, but they have been unable to get someone to come out on a Sunday.   I remembered that I have a space heater, so when a room gets too cold, I turn on the heater until it takes the chill off.   It is small and I am setting it on a tile so it is very safe.

Should hear first thing in the morning from some vendor that will help me.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well, except for having to go to the store for milk, I was home all day.   

Did some wash, towels and worked a bit on the desk.

My friend Barbara called and we had a nice visit.    Talked to Bart too I got to have contact with real people, which is always a bonus.    I miss my sweetheart.    It is almost 6 years since his passing and it doesn't get easier.   I know now what my Mom went through with Daddy gone.

We are tough though and I will be just fine.  Don't mean to be a downer.   I was blessed to have him as long as I did:)

It was rather gloomy today, but Nicky and I went for a walk anyway.   There was no wind and he sure is a happy guy when we get out.    I know it is good for me.

Dia dhuit

Mary

I was home again all day.    Managed to keep myself occupied, but it is so quiet around here that it gets really old.    I really miss my guy.    The 18th of December is coming up and I dread it.

Nicky and I have been going for walks again.  The temperatures are great and the wind is down.   He is such a happy guy when we are out there.   I know it is good for me too.

Tomorrow is another day at home.  

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Busy day.   My cleaning lady came at 9:30AM.   I left for bible study at 10:00.   We had a great discussion of the  book we are studying  "Forty Anit Catholic Lies by Gerald Verschuuren"   Lots to learn.

I had a chiropractor appoijntment with Dr. Toy this afternoon.   I am in good shape there and he told me to be patient as far as the pain in my arms and legs.;

Dia Dhuit

Went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning.    Then I went for coffee and donuts afterwards.  Lots of my friends were there so the day started our really good!!!!!!.

The rest of the day was quiet.   I don't feel bored, so I had plenty to do but nothing noteworthy.

Hope your day was as good OR noteworthy.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another day at home.    It was very quiet.

Checked with Randy and Donna in Wisconsin to see how the hunt ended.   They got two nice does in the hunt this year.

I did som reading today which I am trying to get back in to.   I used to read a lot but got out of the habit when Dick was sick.   Am getting better. 

Tomorrow Mass and we will see what comes after that.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I was home ALL day today and even took Nicky for a short walk.   It was, after all, up into the 70s and seemed like a good idea.   He was sure pleased.   Hope this gets me out of my laziness and taking him out more.    After all, I got a doggie to walk me:)

Washed my sheets today and paid all my bills up to date, except for the taxes.   Might as well take advantage of their deadlines.   I know that from the years I was active in finance.
 
Hope your day was as successful.

Dia Dhuit
Mary.

Happy Thanksgiving.   I hope yours was as pleasant as mine was.

I spent the morning wrapping the ornaments that I buy for all my kids and great grandkids.    Next big job will be in a week or tro when I make the candy.      After all, why bother to have Christmas at all without Buckeyes or fudge.    At least that was what I was told.

This afternoon, I picked Bart up and we went to Geronimo for our family Thanksgiving at Adam and Alesia's house.    Adam smoked the turkey and we had enough food that we could have fed all of Geronimo.   All good too.  

Nicky was a happy doggy when I finally got home.     A hungry doggy too.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I baked pies today.   Two beautiful pumpkin pies.

Got ready to bake and realized that I did not have enough sugar.   Remind me never to go to the grocery store on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Nicky had his annual checkup today and updates on all his shots.     Had them trim his nails while they were at it.    He has a slight heart murmur but otherwise is in excellent health.    He is nine years old now.

Just got back from Writer's Club.    Read a poem.   It was well received with good critique.

Made the pie crust for the pumpkin pies today so that I can bake tomorrow.

Can't believe that Thanksgiving is in two days.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

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I think I told you all that mice invaded my pantry.     I spent today cleaning and spraying with mint oil and setting DCon traps all over.   Never had this trouble when I had a cat but I don't think I want a cat.   More responsibility and Where would I put the litter box.

Anyway that is done and I hope I am DONE with IT.


Dia Dhuit

Mary

Spent a nice quiet Sunday.     Went to the 8:30AM Mass tthis morning and had coffee and with my after mass friends.

This evening Barbara had invited me over for her famous Taco Soup.   Her brother is visiting so he and Marlies were there too.    An altogether enjoyable evening.

Bart and Barb are still watching Bart;s friend Scott's dogs so Nicky had plenty to smell when I got home.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I helped Bart take and pick up his dogs from the dog groomer yesterday.   Then yesterday afternoon was the Lawton Celtic Gathering at the Shamrock.     I was quite excited.    There were 9 of us there, including two new people.    My friend Anne Williams, who I met at Bible Study, and her husband Glen joined us. 

I gave pretty much the talk that i gave in Chicago and then we discussed our mutual Celtic ness.  Stories from our youth and history.    We always have a good time.

Today was totally at home.  I got a lot done and will be able to catch up on Sunday and Monday.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I was supposed to be home all day today but ended up going to have my teeth cleaned.   Glad that is done.   I have put it off too long and it is costing me too mush money.     Am I blessed that I can come up with the money?

Tomorrow will be really busy.   Helping Bart take his critters to the groomer, then getting my port flushed, then Celtic Club in the afternoon.    I am telling them about the 12 patron saints or 7 Celtic nations tomorrow.   We have such a great group of people and I gave the talk at IBAM so it will be easy.]

Dia Dhuit

Mary                                            

It was cold today, but the wind was stilled and the sun shone so it seemed much warmer than it was, after the past two days of wind and snow.   I know our snow did not stay on the ground, but it is really serious to us:)    The Quilt Guild even cancelled their meeting on Monday night.   Too much for those old people.   I was providing the sweet treat and have lemon scones coming out of my ears in the freezer.

Oh well, breakfast for the next week or so.  I did take a bunch to the Bible Study today and they were welcomed.  

Cranberries are in the store so I will be making my Cranberry/Orange scones when the lemon scones are gone.    Fresh cranberry scones are to DIE for.  I am going to make fresh cranberry relish for the Thanksgiving dinner along with two pumpkin pies.

Went to the dentist today.   Need some work done as it has been almost two years since I went last.   Damn Cancer.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Just got home from Writer's Club.   It was a good meeting.   I read a poem, the first successful one I have written in some time.    They liked it.    You can't read it yet because it will be my Christmas Card.

The rest of the day was quiet.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I spent most of the day storing food.    I had company for dinner on Saturday but two people were unable to come so I had lots leftover.     All stored in the freezer.   I have no reason to go hungry for a LONG LONG TIME.

We had snow this morning.   Nicky was not a happy dog.   He did not go out to do his business until about 11AM.  Boy does he have the ability to hold himself.   He always looks at me as if I caused the problem with the weather.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A quiet day.   I did go shopping TWO times because I needed stuff.   This has never happened before but things are different now that I shop for one.

Talked to Eileen tonight.  Just felt like calling her.  They are all well and we had a great visit.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another quiet day.

I took Nicky's fecal sample to the vet this morning because I caught him going.   He is fine.   I will get him his shots in about two weeks and be done with him for a year.

Aside from that, I did a bit of washing and some computer work.

Hope your day was as uneventrul.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Bart and I left at about 9AM for his checkup on his shoulder.   He had to go to Norman which is near Oklahoma City and about an hour and 3/4 drive.  Got there and they had postponed his appointment a half an hour.   Then there were more delays.

However,   all went well.    The nurse/practitioner was very pleased with is progress, gave him a shot and sent him on his way with instructions to continue working with the shoulder and to come back next month.

We were home by two PM.   Not bad with the drive and delays.    I didn't care as I was just company for Bart.    It is a long drive to take alone.

Been lazy with a doggy on my lap most of the rest of the afternoon.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to Mass this morning and then to Bible Study.    I am glad that the elections are over, we are getting a bit political, even in the bible study and I don't like that.  We are going to do a Short book study before the next parish bible study.   It will be an interesting break and help me as I get  back to reading again.

The rest of the day was very quiet.   I am going with Bart to his doctor appointment in Oklahoma City tomorrow.   A nice break for me, not nedcessarily for him.   But I hipe it will be just a checkup.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Just got back from Writer's Club.     We are down to only 5 of us but perhaps some new people  or some old attendees will start coming.    I would surely miss it and it is helping me to get remotivated.

I voted today.    Boy was that a long and complicated ballot.   There was a decent crowd when I went at 10:00AM but no lines which was nice.
I'm glad all the political ads will be over.    Now to get through the results and all that fol der oll.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well,   it was finally dry enough that David could paint my porch.    Can't do that if it the wood is too wet or if it is going to rain too soon.   We finally hit it just right.    It looks nice.   Now it needs to be left alone for at least two days.


My doorbell shorted out today.   It has been weird for a while, but just blew its mind this afternoon and wouldn't stop buzzing.   So I disconnected it..

People can knock.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another whole day at home.    Nothing exciting happened.    Perhaps this is a good thing.

Barbara stopped by for just a minute with something I needed but aside from that I did not see or talk to another soul.  

Nicky likes this, he has me to himself.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I was home all day today.   Yea.

The beginnings of weeks have been so busy.    I did a bit of yard chores and did my wash so was busy most of the day.

Talked to Aunt Kathleen.   Just decided to call her.   She is such a joy.

Quiet day tomorrow too.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today was a holy day in the Catholic Church.   So I went to Mass.    I was even a usher at the Mass.

The rest of the day was quiet mostly.   Bart stopped by for a visit and my niece Suzi called, so I was not lonely.

Nice.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

went to Bible Study this morning.    We are reading the next Sunday's readings for the time being.

This afternoon, I saw Dr. Toy and he adjusted my back and body.    I really needed it after the trip.

Tomorrow is a holy day,  All Saints Day.   I am ushering at the noon mass.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A quiet day overall..

I did some grocery shopping and let miss Lily out for Bart who was on an all day mission today.

Got a welcome call from Brenda and Richard this evening which made my day.

Always glad to talk to family in the evenings.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I am home safe and sound.    The plane even got in early and I had to wait for Barb:)

The weekend went very well.    Saw lots of friends, heard lots of dynamic speakers, gave a successful speech myself and attended a very classy awards banquet. 

Altogether very nice and worth the trip.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Except for a quick trip to the bank, I was home all day preparing for my trip to Chicago for IBAM.

All ready.    The weather was pleasant.   at least the rain stopped.

You will hear from me again on Sunday.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Bible Study this morning.    We finished our planned study of Revelation last week and this week decided to just read Revelation from the beginning to the end.   It was very interesting and flows nicely.    I still do not find Revelation my favorite book of the bible.

It rained ALL day.   So my porch will not be painted for several days again.   What  a pain.   At least the sunroom roof is repaired.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Yea!!!   They came and replaced the roof on my sun room.    I have had leaking for some time and they were finally able to fit me in.    So.   That problem is fixed.   Poor Nicky was just frantic with all the pounding and walking on the ceiling.    I kept trying to reassure him, but how do you explain such a thing to a dog.

Now I just need the front porch painted.
 

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning.    We had a baptism.   It was of a boy that I have been praying for.   He had a rough start in this world but is doing just fine now.

This evening went to Chili's to join the Benoit's for my great granddaughter, Abby's birthday dinner.    An altogether glorious day.

Dia dhuit

Mary

A quiet day.     I was home, except for a quick trip over to Bart's to leave the birthday card for my great granddaughter, Abby for Bart and Barb to take to her tomorrow.

Didn't do too much.   Kind of searched my freezer and found some pasties that I forgot I had.   Guess what I am having for dinner tonight.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Got my port flushed todat,   I should be able to get it our in the next 6 months i my CTScans keep showing positive.

This afternoon, went to Duncan to the Chisholm Trail Heritage center for a history lesson for our Celtic Group in Lawton.   Two of our members get is free ad,ossopm/    It is an absolutely marvelous heritage center.    Go there if you can.

Dia dhuit

Mary

We finished our planned study of Revelations at Bible Study this week.    Next week, we are going to start just reading it through.     It is very poetic, if indeed hard to understand.   Not my favorite book.

The rest of the day was quiet.   I got my lawn mowed, perhaps the last time for the season, at least if the temperatures stay down.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Kept myself busy most of the day.    The morning was quiet.    I cleaned the kitchen counters and updated quicken and wrote out some cards.

Then after lunch, I went grocery shopping.   Home again, I rested a while.     Then Nora called and we had a great visit on the phone.   They are well and it is raining there  .    Actually we did NOT have rain today.   I hope it holds off until Friday so that I can get my porch painted and my lawn mowed.

Then Bart stopped by for a visit while out shopping.  I enjoy that so much.   It is so GOOD to have someone in the house to talk to.      Nicky loves it too.

Leftover teriaki steak and potatoes for supper.   Num Num.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I thought today was supposed to be dry, but when I went to Mass this morning, it was misting and kept that up for most of the morning.

I need things to dry out so that the contractor can paint my front porch.   Also, Dan can't mow until it dries out.

Who would have thought that DRY Oklahoma would be so wet.

I have to wait to have the sunroom leak fixed too.     I'm tired of this.

Aside from that, every other day I feel pretty good.   I guess I am healing.

Dia Dhuit

]Mary

Was home all day today.

The only thing i did that ammounted to anything was washing my sheeta.

Just checking in.

Dia dhuit

Mary'

Today turned out to be twice as busy for me than I expected.   

Went t Bible Study.   We did our discussion of Revelation.  Only one more lesson to go.   I still find Revelation my least popular readings, though they are exciting and poetic.   I love poetry and don't like all  of it either.

My ear has been bothering me so I had a call in to the doctor and saw the nurse practitioner this afternoon.  Nurse Hall discovered that I have fluid in there and has prescribed a cure.

So I am going to follow her instructions and get well.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Just got home from Writer's Club.   We have five enthusiastic members now and we were all there and all read something.    I read my chapter from the saints book on St. Michael the Archangel.

Last night was at Quilt Guild and got home after 9PM tired and ready for bed.   It was a good meeting too.   My friend Judy Haley gave us a lesson on needle turning applique .    I have to finish my little heart and bring it back next Guild meeting.

Tomorrow is Bible Study.   Chapter 6 in Revelation.    Revelation is not my favorite.    I am learning a lot however.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

My friends, Robbie and Curtis, invited me to go to Medicine Park for an Indian Flute celebration today.     Vendors and craftsmen all along the streets.   Medicine Park is kind of an Artist;'s community and they do a lot of events like this.   I have been interested but didn't want to go alone.    This was Fun.    Robbie is a good friend who belongs to Holy Family Church and joined my Celtic Group.

One of the vendors gave me a beautiful green jadelike stone wrapped in copper.    A gift.  She put it on a cord so I could wear it.    I was glad that Robbie bought something from her.  I just seldom buy jewelry  because I seldom wear it.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I took Nicky to the vet to have his nails clipped and for a bath.     He has been pretty stinky these past few days.   I am not sure that the bath really helpd but we mus give a day or two for his hair to really dry.

Aside from that I just did some deep cleaning in the pantry.
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Dia Dhuit

Mary

Boy, have I had a busy week.

I think I told you, my car died.    Bart let me use his car in the interim.   As it turns out, my battery was shot.    Not too bad a repair for a 6 year old car that I really DON'T drive enough.    I have less than 29,000 miles on it.   It may last me my whole life:)

Thursday, I had Writer's Club and Wednesday, Bible study, Dr. Toy and grocery shopping.    I was glad to be home all day today.

Dan and Han mowed my lawn today.    Nicky loves that.   They always take him for a walk.    I always have to watch because he will poop every time and Dan and Han don't get concerned about that so I have to run out with a plastic bag.    But I am so glad for my Nicky.

He still loves his walks.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Just got back from dinner at Bart and Barb's.    Marlies was there too.    I am driving Bart's car.    He can't drive because of his surgery and WOULD YOU BELIEVE, my car is acting up.    It is not starting properly and this morning one of the warning lights showed up.

I will call Lawton Chrysler in the morning.   Sure sick of everything breaking.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was a good day.

Holy Family had a retreat./training day for our volunteers.    The retreat was after socialization and breakfast in the morning and very well put on.

The training turned out to be a wash as for some reason the Usher's program did not materialize and we waited for about an hour before being sismissed.

Altogether a good day because of the retreat.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well.   I am back.     Don't know if anyone will even be looking for me anymore.    That's OK.  

FIRST:  my computer stopped connecting to the internet on September 10.   Then I left for Wisconsin for the most wonderful vacation .

My high school reunion at Riverdale where I spend many an evening on dates.   We had a super turnout and I connected with so many old friends.     We haven't changed a bit.

The next day I had lunch with my Celtic friends.   There were a dozen of us at the gathering.   Did I feel special, or what.

Saturday, Richard and Brenda joined Bobbie and Bill and me at the Black Pig.   We then retired to Bobbie and Bills and visited until  Richard and Brenda had to go back home to Madison.

Sunday, met with my brothers and sisters at Shreckers in Sheboygan.   Jeff and Kathy, Dolores and Ken, Eileen and Fred and me and Bobbie.    It was wonderful.

I got to see most of the people I love and miss so much.

When I got home, it took some trying to fix the computer myself before I finally called someone in.   I have been able to keep up with email on the laptop.

So I am back.     I will try t post daily again.   It is a good practice for me.

I love you all

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I got to go to Grandparents Day at my Abby's school.    All  the classes put on a show and then we went to their classrooms and received a gift.   My gift is an original art pieec by Abby.   Right now it is on the fridge.  I went with Bart and Barb and Marliese joined us too so Abbie had a nice contingent of Grandmas. and Grandpas.


Had my "Wellness  Exam" with Dr. Aiku today.    Except for the lab tests, I am fine.   They will be done next week.

I will leave for Wisconsin in four days.   SO excited.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I had company for dinner tonight.   I love that.

Jarrod, my banker neighbor, came over for a spaghetti dinner.   It turned out good, even if I am out of practice.    I will be eating spaghetti til I leave for Wisconsin:)   And he hate a good amount.

Dia Dhuit

mary

Another hot day that is following many MANY hot days.    It was 102 on my thermometer this afternoon.    Hope this breaks soon.

Nicky is enjoying his backyard.    Lately he has discovered the squirrel and chases it up on three or another.  I swear the thing is teasing him.

I watered the front yard earlier this week and the back yard today.    We are supposed to have a chance of rain in a couple of days.     I am losing hope:)  But perhaps I shouldn't be so pessimistic.

Talked to friends in Chicago and Plymouth abut my upcoming trips up there.    Plans are coming together.   I will be in Sheboygan County in less than two weeks.   Yea.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A Couple of nice days.   Last night I went to writer's club and we had 5 of us there who all read some of our work.   The people there were interested in my poetry so I read several out of my books.

It gave me a bit of ambition to work on the book of the Celtic Saints seriously for the first time in months.   Perhaps things are getting better.


Talked to my friend, Barbara Sadler, tonight.   Always a pleasure to have a voice in m,y ear.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I ushered at the 8:30AM Mass this morning.   First time in over a year.    Someone needed a sub so I volunteered.    Sure glad I did.    I like being part of the worship service.

The rest of the day was quiet.   I went over to Bart and Barb's so I could look at Barb's Tupperware catalogs and order from her Facebook party.    They fed me too so I came out ahead on that one:)

This week is generally quiet so won't be doing much.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

What a great day.

I talked to lots of people that I love.

Bill Smith called this morning and we had the nicest visit with Leslie in the background.   They are Considering coming for Thanksgiving again.    We sure hope so.

Then I called Richard and Brenda this afternoon.   They survived the rain with  a flooded basement.   Could have been worse.   They didn't lose anything and are working on drying it out and figuring out how to avoid this  again if the rains come again.

So I feel good tonight.   My nephew and his family in Hawaii are fine too.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Only left the house once today.    That was to get the mail.   It was 204 on my thermometer.    Sure glad that I did not need to be out in it.

I spent the morning doing household things then lazed around this afternoon.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

We got a bit of rain during the night again.    I know we are still in drought situation but these little bits are helping my lawn.   Of course, that means I will have to pay to get it mowed:)    That's OK too.   Dan and Han are a pleasure to have work for me.

Bart stopped by today as he did errands.    Always glad when he does.    As I told him.    A voice in the house is such a welcome sound.    Nicky doesn't say much:)

I was home all day except for a quick trip to pick up a prescription.    My rash is finally showing real healing.   I needed more salve to put on it.   Soon I will be normal again.    I hope!

The weekend is looking very quiet.   I may go to see the balloons with Bart and Barb.   If I slather with sunscreen and cover up and perhaps bring an umbrella I can keep from breaking out again.   I hope.   I hate to miss all the good stuff.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went grocery shopping this morning.     I walked the whole store, trying to get a bit of exercise in.   Not walking Nicky is making me soft.     I have to figure that out.  He is getting a bit putgy too.

Bart came by this afternoon to visit.    A welcome break in the day.    I love having a voice in the house and someone to talk to.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Got my port flushed this morning.  All is well.

I am so excited.    I thought that I would be disappointed in the attendance at the Celtic Lawton Gathering.   BUT there were 6 of us and we discussed the tartan which was enthusiastically received.    Wow.

Dis Dhuit

Mary

A whole day at home.

I caught up on my wash today AND game poor little Nicky a bath.    He was  not happy with me, but he has been getting pretty stinky and was scratching more than usual.    Hope this will help the scratching, otherwise I will have to check further.

Today would have been Dick and my 32nd wedding anniversary.   Can;t believe that he is gone ALMOST 6 years already.    I miss him like yesterday.    Bobbie and Bill sent roses to remember.   I have the beautiful roses in my office where I can look at them an smile.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today was a Holy Day, the Feast of the Assumption, so I went to Mass at noon. 

Missed lunch so I stopped at McDonalds and got a bacon/egg and cheese biscuit for my meal.   I do like Mc Donalds breakfasts.

Talked to my friend Joan Kramer this evening and am half way scheduled for my trip to Wisconsin for my reunion.    She is such a dear friend.  We "visit" well together.

Tomorrow I will be home all day.    This is the busiest week I have had in ages.   Friday is busy.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Last night I was at quilt guild.    Tonight I was at Writer's Club.   I read my chapter on St. Patrick tonight.   Getting good reviews.    Perhaps this project is what will finally get me back into writing again.   I need to practice with my computer with things such as inserting pictures etc.

It was a nice day otherwise.    Ran a bunch of errands this morning.

Getting slowly busier.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Just got back from church and training for ushering.    It was quite informative.   I think I am ready and strong enough to go back to doing it again.

It rained while I was on my way over.   For maybe 5 minutes.   Not enough but at least something.

We need much more rain to make a difference.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was a nice day today.

Nora called this afternoon and we had such a nice visit.   I remember when I was young, that long distance calls cost a fortune so you only  called people on holidays and in an emergency.    How lovely that we can just pick up the phone and connect with anyone in the good old USA.

I make my reservations for my plane trip to Wisconsin for the reunion in September.   Glad that is done and I will have a car waiting for me.

Bart and Barb took me.  Then since the travel agent is in the Mall,  we did some shopping and ate out at the Mexican restaurant.    I found a nice top to wear for the reunion.

On the way home we stopped at Joanne Fabrics and I picked up some fat quarters for my stash and for the Quild Guild meeting which is on Monday evening.

So a good day with good company.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was a moderately busy day today.

I went to Mass at 9AM.  And then walked over to the Bible  Study.    There were only about 8 of us there today due to some confusion .

We will not be meeting until September 12th now when Fr. Phil's parish bible study on Revelations .  A long time.   I don't quiet understand these sabbaticals but I am in a different country then Wisconsin.   We met no matter what.   Even if there were only two of us.

Bart stopped by this afternoon.   He is good at that.   Making sure I am OK and we have good visits.   I am truly blessed.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning.     Didn't feel too well, but it was OK.    After Mass, I went t the coffee social and visited with a few friends.

The rest of the day was quiet.   I caught up on some correspondence and managed to eat on leftovers.

Tomorrow I will have the lawn mowed and go to my chiropractor.    Sure hope he can help these acy bones.


Dia Dhuit

Mary

A very quiet day;

The most excitement was that Bart went with me to check the air pressure in my  tires because the light came n.   One was really low.

Aside from that it was just a quiet day.

Dia
Dhuit

Mary

Well,  my air conditioner seems to be working finally.

It was a quiet day.    Bart stopped by for a bit which was a pleasure and broke up the day.

Tomorrow is quiet also but I need to get air in my tires.   Ich.   Bart says it is the change in temps.

Dia
Dhuit

Mary

Well, all of my problems seem to have corrected themselves.

My toilet started working just fine when the plumber came and turned the water back on and started flushing.

My air conditioner refuses to heat the house when the technician arrives.   I guess it is just a way to laugh at me.   As long as I get to sleep at temperatures below 85 degrees, I don't care.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Not one exciting thing has been going on for the past few days, except that my plumbing is acting up and I have a plumber coming to fix a toilet tomorrow morning.

My air conditioner still doesn't work properly, so the air guy is coming too.   May world is falling apart around me:(

Bart and Barb invited me for supper tonight.  I sure was glad as I needed to be talking to real people.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Got to see a dermatologist today.  He has prescribed some new medicines to help get rid of this horrible rash that I have been enduring.

So far, the first one at least gave some immediate relief.   Yea.

I'll keep you posted.

Dia dhuit
Mary

Doctor's appointment today.   I am doing well, except for this darned rash that we can't seem to get rid of.

Got a call from Nora today.   Always a pleasure.

It was much cooler today.   All the way down to the 90s.   Perhaps my air conditioner will work properly now.   I have found out that over 100 degrees confuses our air conditioners they are efficient up to the high 90s   Go figure.

Bless you all.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another quiet day.    I went t mass this morning.  Then I joined my fellow parishioners for coffee and donuts after mass.   I have met several of my fellow churchgoers at this event.

The rest of the day was TOO quiet.  I did get a call from my niece Vikki which was the light of my day.   She is a special girl.

Dia Dhjuit

Mary

I cooked a batch of spaghetti yesterday and invited Bart and Barb and Marlies over to eat it with me.    Nice to have company.

I'll have to do it more often now that I am starting to feel better.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A busy day, starting with Mass at 9AM followed by Bible Study.     Now we will not meet again until August 1st.   Not like in Sheboygan Falls where we met every week even if only one or two were there.   It's OK but I do look forward to these discusssions.

I am trying baking soda to stop some of the itching from my rash.    Got to go to the basics:)

Did a few errands too.   I am actually getting hungry which I have not been for some time.   I am preparing spaghetti for this weekend and invited Bart and Barb over to eat it with me.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A rather busy day.   Kerry came and cleaned this morning.

Writer's Club tonight.    I read a couple of my older poems and listened to chapters from others.    Marti from my bible study and her husband have joined the group so we are a bit bigger.   I am finally feeling well enough to be out and about of an evening.

Later.

Di a Dhuit

Mary

The heat persists.    It was up to 100 degrees again this afternoon but is already going down.  

Was home all day.    Did a bit of wash and kept treating my rashes.   I think I may be feeling a bit better on that front.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

The news said that Lawton reached 98 degrees, however, my thermometer showed 103 degrees.    Go figure.     I stayed in except for a quick jaunt to pick up a prescription and some milk.

Tomorrow I have another doctor appointment.   Sure hope they can get rid of this rash.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

We are getting RAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dia Dhuit

Mary

98 Degrees again today.    Again,  at least not triple digits, but it couldn't get any closer.

Last night I went to the Wichita Mountain Quilt Guild meeting.   I had to leave right after the meeting because I felt squishy again. 

Saw Dr. Ayte today.   She prescribed some meds to help the rash and the itching.    One of them, I can't pick up until tomorrow(:.    But I have the anti itch pill.    Hope it helps.    It is supposed to make me sleepy too so I can't drive for a day or two.

Bart will help me when I need it.    Don't have to go anywhere tomorrow except to pick up that prescription and he can help me with that.

Nothing new otherwise.     Nicky is just fine and a good companion.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I showed a high of 98 degrees on my thermometer.    Not triple digits but close enough.   The only times I left the house were to care for Lily, Simba and Kitch at Bart and Barb's.  

Bart and Barb will be home tomorrow sometime, so I just have tomorrow morning and noon to go over and check the critters.   They are doing just fine, but miss their people.

Tomorrow starts a busy week of doctor appointments.   Even Nicky has one.   I hope they can determine how to get rid of this rashy itching that I have.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

We had a slim to none change of rain and it turned out to be NONE.   AGAIN.

Sure would have welcomed that rain.   Well,   we are in Oklahoma.    And it is summer.

Nora called this afternoon.   We had a good visit.   Always happy to have a voice in the middle of the day.

Next week, I have two doctor appointments.   Sure hope they can help me with my aches and the squishy feeling.     I am not learning patience if this is the lesson that I am supposed to be  gaining:)

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another day in a very quiet week.    I am feeding Bart and Barb's animals in the mornings and letting Lily out at noon but aside from that there is nothing to write about:)

It is still hot, and humid but mainly staying below the 100 mark.     Not much difference between 99 and 101 actually.

So will check in regularly and perhaps something exciting will happen eventually.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was s very quiet day today and hot.

Glad I didn't have to go anywhere.

Still not feeling up to par but hanging in there.   Tomorrow will be better, Right?

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well, I was somewhat useful today.

Went grocery shopping this morning and cleaned the floor of my pantry this afternoon.    That little bit exhausted me though.

I had supper with Bart and Barb.   I will be  petsitting a day or two in the coming week so needed to get instructions because of the little kitty.

Thats all  that is exciting so will sign off

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning.    Left after communion because I didn't feel too well.    That continued for the day so I just took it easy and rested.   I wonder if the meds that I have are making me feel icky.

Well.   I'll find out soon as I am almost through with the one I am suspicious of.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A day at home AGAIN!    But it was OK.    I got a couple of phone calls.

One from my friend, Peg Payne, from Cascade.    Peg is such a pleasure to talk to - always full of joy and wisdom.    While we were talking, a storm rolled in and we got RAIN here in Lawton.   A nice rain which we have needed so badly.    The temperature is down to 77 degrees and it is still sprinkling.   My lawn is singing with joy.    Only had one kitty show up for supper tonight.    His friend is probably somewhere sheltered and the one who showed up will be really fat tomorrow.    They don't feel the need to share or save anything.

Jeff called too.    He wanted to quickly update me on the Deeley/Cool picnic that was yesterday in the park in Falls.    It was great and I wish I could have been there.    Uncle Jim,  Diana Cool's dad and my Dad's brother and I always got along well.    He was a charming Deeley and a vary smart man.   Diana was there with her children, Jay and Christopher and their families.    Doug and Caroline Deeley (Diana;s half brother and his wife)and my sisters Eileen with Fred and Dolores with Ken and Randy came too.   Family is special.

So the end of a perfect Saturday.    I always like voices in the day.     It just gets too quiet around her.   Nicky never has much to say except "walk me" or "feed me".


Dia Dhuit

Mary

I stayed home today.     Good thing.   It was over 100 degrees and not fit for man nor beast ourthere.

I had a couple of people call me which broke up the day.    My Jim and his Michelle called just to talk.   They sounded so good.    I miss everybody.

Nora called too and we had a good visit.

I see the doctor tomorrow AGAIN about this sunburn or whatever it is.   Sure hope they can come up with something to get rid of it and the itching.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Hot and humid here in Lawton.   It is still 102 degrees and humid.    One would hope for some rail with all that humidity but NO!!!!

I filled my gas tank and did my grocery shopping this morning.   Spent the rest of the day at home.   I was supposed to help Bart get his cat, Kitch, to the vet but he caught him easily so did it himself.   Kitch is in fine shape, just old.    He is 15 years old.    Pretty old for a cat but he should have several more years as well as he is cared for.

Tomorrow I am home all day.   I think I will not even shower:)

Dia Dhuit

Mary.

Just got home from Writer's Club.   I read my chapter about St. David.      Have to go through it again but they liked it.

Tomorrow will be a busy day as I am going on some errands with Bart. I also need to go grocery shopping and get my lottery ticket.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Boy, did we have a thunderstorm last night.      (No tornado or anything,just a thunderstorm.)   Lightening, booming thunder and rain.     We have really needed the rain, I hope it helped as we are looking forward to a week of dry triple digit days now.

Didn't have anything outside of the house today.     So worked on the book a bit, just a bit, I still haven't much energy.    Oh well, that will come in time.

Tomorrow is election day in Oklahoma.     I will be voting, as little as I know about the candidates.    They are voting on the medicinal marijuana law too.   Hope that passes.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Had my port flushed today.     It only takes a couple of minutes but is important to do once a month to be sure all is clear and not clotting.    I am free now until 7/20.     Did some shopping and banking while I was out too.

It is the second day of summer today.    With all the early hear we had, it is hard to think that it is just beginning.  Supposed to be triple digits for the next three days or so.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Had my hearing tested today.    Don't have the complete results but do know that my left ear is hearing fine but my right ear is definitely impared.
Hasn't caused me any trouble yet.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to the doctor about my "rash" today and have been informed that it is sunburn.   Apparently, cancer and chemo have made me VERY susceptable.      I need to use aloe vera until it clears up.

Went to writer's club tonight.   I read a section of my saint book.    Jed and Katherine read chapters from their books.   So it was a full night.   I must start reading more myself.

Til tomorrow

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today was a more productive diay.

I went grocery and other shoopping this morning.

This afternoon I went to Bart;s house and spent an hour or so in his pool.   A nice respite from the heat tna a chance to visit tith my son.

Altogether a good day.
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Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another day, another dollar.   As my Dad used to say.

A very uneventful day as it turned out.   Did  a bit of wash and watered the back yard.  

Not exciting at all.

Til tomorrow

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A totally quiet day at home.

Caught up on bills and emails and just things around the house.

Tomorrow will have its own challenges.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Got a haircut today.    I don't know what I was thinking making the appointment for one day after my trip, but it worked out just fine.

The wedding was beautiful.   Jessie and all put a lot into it.    The judge who did the ceremony was full of symbolism and stories.    The bride was beautiful (as she always has been.)   And Phil, of course was a handsome groom.

The dinner was Cuban based, quite interesting.   Phil's mother,, Sandy, made the cake and homemade champagne truffles with the kid's initials on them.   They were what all chocolate should be.

I spent part of the weekend with my niece, Suzi, who I went to England with.   We had a grand time just visiting and her showing me around her territory.

Monday I went to the Bible Study in Sheboygan Falls and then to lunch with several  Celtic Friends.  Spent the night with Joan Kramer and she did the reflexology on my feet so I am set until September. 

Home again on Tuesday.   The trip home was easy and uneventful, unlike the trip there on Thursday.   I won't go into that because it was terrible.   Sufficient to say that I was supposed to be in Milwaukee at 6PM and arrived at midnight.

 All in all a great trip with family and friends.

Dia Dhuit

Mary  

I'm safe back home.    The wedding was beautiful.   Will post more tomorrow.   I am exhausted and going to bed.

Dia Dhuit

Mary