We had rain  this morning and also hail which frightened my Vita no end.    It did not last long and the rest of the day has been lovely.

I went to Mass at 4:30PM and was able to tell Father Phil that I was so grateful to be able to have communion on my birthday on Thursday.    Nice to give him something as he works so hard for us..    This pandemic is hard.

Well, it to will pass.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

A good day.    The weather people keep telling us we are going to get rain, but it does not come.    Tonight is another chance and for the whole weekend.     Poor little Vita is terrified by thunder and hides under the bed.     I remember that our Chelsea used to go into the bedroom and put her head under the bed.    Of course, her little butt was sticking out but she did not know that was a problem.

I listened to a conference on the COVID19 virus put on by my Wells Fargo Investment people.    It was interesting but it mostly reaffirmed what I knew already.

Did a bit of cleaning and took miss Vita out for a couple of walks.    So it was a good day.

I had ordered meds from Humana, coffee from Kuerig and they both arrived today.      Such service.   I also got my stimulus check.    I am going to donate that for someplace that will help families feed their kids.    Am I ever blessed, I don't need it.

Hope your day was as good.    I am going to Mass tomorrow night at 4:30PM   Hope there are not too many people there but what a shame if there are not a lot of people there:)

Dia Dhuit
Mary

It was a very nice birthday.     I was able to go to Mass at church this noon and actually receive Holy Communion which I have been missing DO much.   This mass  was set aside for the parishioners that are over 60 years old.     There were 25 or more people there which I thought was pretty good.    I am planning on going again on Saturday evening.

After Mass I stopped at Taco Bell and bought a taco.    I was just hungry for a California style taco and it really tasted good to me.     I got lots of birthday emails, cards and some calls for the day.    Can't do anything much with the pandemic and all but I am very pleased and happy.     After this is all over - Bart, Barb and I are going out to a special dinner to celebrate the occasions we missed during all of this   I want it to be on me.   Anybody else want to come?

Got a bit of cleaning done today also.    Kerry is going to start cleaning again next Tuesday.    It just takes me too long to get things done and I don't get everything.   Things are settling a bit and I know Kerry wouldn't come if she had any symptoms.

Don't exactly know what I did with the above paragraph, but it does make the blog look interesting, don't you think?

Love you all - Stay well.    Thanks for all the birthday wishes.    I feel loved.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

 

A day mostly at home.  Though I did go to the drug store and the wine store today.  

It was cloudy most of the day.  But the temps were in the 60s and 70s.

I kept myself busy by doing some cleaning around the house.,    I have asked Kerry to come back next Tuesday to start cleaning for me again.    I just get too tired.    Boy am I every spoiled.   It is all Dick's fault.   He is the one who made me a queen:)     I love it too.

Hope this pandemic stuff ends soon.  
Prayers for all of you

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Whew.    I finally had a busy day.

Shawn came today to reset my shed in the back.     He had to move it off of the rotten base it was on, build a new and good base and attach the shed to it and haul off all the rotten floor from the first installation.     Looks so good.

Also, Dan and Han came and mowed my lawn today.    So poor Vita was on overload.    She is getting quite friendly and greets most people.    She did bark at Shawn's father in law, but he was doing something she didn't understand.   

The day was perfect for all this work.

I am so relieved to have these things done.     Vita and I went for a couple of walks today too.  Only two more projects to be done.    The only major is trying to get grass to grow in a shady back yard.
I am getting lots of advice:)

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I started today at the chiropractor's office, Dr. Toy.     He is working on getting my back and shoulder to stop aching.    It is not bad and usually hurts then goes away for a while.

I heard from two dear friends today and had nice talks with them.    I can't tell you how much it means to me to have a voice in the house to talk to even if it is on the telephone.

Generally, the rest of the day was quiet.   Vita and I went for three walks today so I hope she is a happy girl.

I am feeling well.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another day at home.     It was sunny and warm.    Vita and I had a couple of really good walks.    She is getting demanding.     Could be a problem:)

Aunt Kathleen called today.    I was so glad to talk to her as she, of course, loved George and I am sure just wanted to talk about him   AND the fact that I will be 80 on Thursday.    Aunt Kathleen is my godmother.   I am so proud to say.     She is 96 years old and as young as I am.

Otherwise it has been a quiet day.    Bart called this afternoon.    He always checks in on me, bless his soul.   I am a lucky Mom.

Tomorrow I think I will bake some bread and Lavender Scones.     I have to see Dr. Toy too.    Good thing.   My shoulder has been aching lately.

Hope you are all well.     I wish I could hug every one of you!!!

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Well, I just wasn't up to posting yesterday.     Some of my readers know why, but for those that don't.

I got a call at about 7AM from my brother, Jeff, calling to tell me that my brother, George, who lives near Houston, had passed away at 5:30AM.      Betsy called Jeff to ask him to let the rest of us siblings know.    He has bravely fought cancer for years now and the last few weeks especially, was going down fast.    There was nothing any medicine could do for him and he has gone ahead of us to join his Courtney.     We will miss our Smiling George forever, but he did not need to hang around when he was so weak and sick.   Pray for Betsy and Shawn and his family.    George will be  safe now.

So I called all the rest of my siblings because I needed to hear their voices.    They seemed to feel the same way.    We shared and remembered  and  missed him all at the same time.  

Aside from that, which was enough the days have been quiet.   I did get a haircut which got me out of the house for an hour anyway.

Bless you all.   Remember how special each and every one of you is.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another quiet day.    I didn't go anywhere.     Bart dropped by this afternoon, thank heavens to give me a bread from me and Vita.

It was in the mid to upper 80s today so very warm.   Not as warm as we have to look forward to, of course.

I did some cleaning and worked on my Aerogarden.    I am going to plant tomatoes in it tomorrow.wish me luck.   I am sure they will start but wonder if I will get them to maturity.

Love You
Dia Dhuit
Mary

The only voice I heard today was my Bart.   He calls me every day and when he is out usually stops to check on me.    I would be lost without him.

I WAS home all day.    Did some cleaning and sorting but should be much more active.   I do take Miss Vita for walks several times a day.     She is going to get spoiled.    The neighbors are impressed with her new hairdo.     I always tell them that she got a nail treatment too:)
What a Diva she is.

Tomorrow I am going to do a few things with my plants and gardens as it is going to be warm and as it is supposed to really rain tonight the ground will be easy to work with.

Nothing else to report
Dia Dhuit
Mary

I had my carpet cleaned today.     So glad I know Jamal and his helper.    Not that strangers wouldn't be welcome but it is good to have someone in the house that you know.    Nobody just comes around and I can't just go somewhere either.

I did go to the bank to replenish my cash supply.    Oops.   My sons sat that I give out too much information:)    Well It is not enough that it should be a temptation to anyone.

Vita and I went for three walks today.   Not long walks but we got out and moved a bit.
Did I tell you that I heard from all my 6 kids for Mother's day and I feel very blessed.   I wish I could get us all together sometime.    Maybe when this pandemic is over we could consider that.

Weather is a bit chilly and windy.   But is supposed to go up into the 80s in the next couple of days.   More rain too.   The rain we got was surely welcomed, though the thunder terrified my Vita.

Dia dhuit
Mary

I must be feeling better these days.     I am actually getting things done around the house, including some things that I don't like to face, like repairing my shed in back and getting sod for the back yard.
Not quite ready for the sod, but someone Bart and Barb knows is going to get my shed on a new wood foundation.  

Today was quiet =  It was also lovely.   It is almost 4PM and 71 degrees.    I have the house open to let in fresh air.

Still can't get over how different Vita looks with her new do.     One of the neighbors asked if I got a new dog.    The only other neighbor I saw, knew it was a haircut.    She looks cute and is very soft.

My neighbor, Beverly, cooked a turkey that she had in her freezer yesterday.     Then she had so much turkey because she lives alone too that she called me and another neighbor to give some away.     It is VERY good.

Tomorrow I will have my carpets cleaned.

Hope all are well and being good.
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Dia Dhuit
Mary

Still find Sunday without Mass empty.    I did watch it on YouTube but don't get communion.    Our diocese is allowing masses during the week starting on May 19th.   Communion, only with the host, will be offered.    I HAVE to go.    I will stay as distanced as I can and use the mask AND sanitizer, but I HAVE to receive communion.

Took my Vita in to Pet Smart for nail clipping, a bath and a hair cut for the summer.    She was scared but behaved beautifully.      She sure looks different unless you look directly in to her face.     I am sure she will feel better on our walks on the warm days now.

I got quite a few things done around the house and got calls from my kids so felt very loved today.

In this pandemic, I was remembered!!!!!

Dia Dhuit
Mary

This morning I had my port flushed.    All  is well and I don't have to go back for two months.    Sure will be glad when they say I can have that thing removed.

A pretty quiet day but I feel that I got a lot done.    Vita was excessively demanding today.   Don't know what her problem is.   

Had a nice long talk with my friend Barbara.    We have been friends since grade school and even spent time in the convent together.     How special it is that friendships stand the test of time.   I heard from some of my Lawton ladies and now am feeling a closer relationship.    When you stand together in the hard times, you know you have it made.

I still try to smile at everybody.    With a mask I didn't know what good it would do, but one man said, don't worry, we can see it in your eyes.

What a joy

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I so miss hugs.   My sons say I have to stop some of that:)

Today, my sweetheart would have been 90 years old.    I miss him so.     I can imagine if he were here today he still would be bragging about his young wife, as I will only be 80 on the 21st:)    He still makes me smile.    Am I not the most blessed wife in the world?

A rather pleasant day.   I was home, except for Vita's walks all day.    Bart stopped by and has been able to help me with a couple of "house" questions.   I made a slew of phone calls and am connected with those who have reached out.     Vita was supposed to have her haircut today, but they called and postponed it until Sunday afternoon.    So she is still a scraggledy little pup.

Til tomorrow
Dia Dhuit
Mary

It was a day at home all day.  

Thank heavens I saw SOME real live people.    Dan and Han, my lawn mowers came to do my yard and I talked to them a bit.    Outside is much safer and they are fun to talk to.

Then, I actually cleaned.   I cleaned both of my bathrooms quite deeply and am very proud of myself.    That is really much easier than vacuuming so I shouldn't get to cocky.

It was a lovely day and is supposed to be even nicer tomorrow, though I would not be offended with some rain.    We really need it.

Bless you all.    I miss voices in the house, and a warm body.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

A busy two days.   

Yesterday, I saw Dr. Toy in the morning then Dr. Aiku in the afternoon.

Both say I am doing OK, but Dr. Aiku wants me to gain weight and is insisting that I drink two of those icky protein drinks every day.    Oh Well.

After her appointment I did my grocery shopping.

Today, I got up early to go back to the Clinic for my Lab Tests.   They had not been ordered for yesterday and I had eaten lunch so had to wait for today.

Home again, I did some cleaning and sorting and made a batch of Chicken and Kale soup which smells wonderful.

Tomorrow I will be home all day.

Trying to write    Will share an unnamed Haiku with you all.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Dreams wake me confused
Built on reality, they hint
At what might have been.

Well,   as I said having someone in the house sure threw me off.     We didn't DO anything exciting, just visited and took care of our various critters and ourselves.     We BOTH loved having someone to talk to.

Had Bart and Barb and Marlies over for dinner one night and Barb brought us dinner one night.    The they invited us over on Saturday for brats.      A nice week.     Bart's back was really bothering him so he wasn't able to do a couple of things he wanted to with Jim, but they had some good visits anyway.

He will be back.

Have a busy week ahead.    Three medical appointments and Vita will be getting her first haircut since moving in with me.     I really wasn't thinking about that as Nicky did not need them but she is definitely shaggy and it is getting hot.

So hope you are all well and that you missed me Just a little:)

Mary

Having someone in the house, throws me off my schedule.   Not that I am so busy but things are different.    I forgot to post last night and almost forgot tonight.

The weather has been lovely.   Today a bit windy but lovely.    It is supposed to get HOT on the weekend and would you believe my air conditioner is acting up.     S & R are going to fix it tomorrow though.    Thank heavens.

Jim and the dogs and I are enjoying our visit.     We are quite compatible and the dogs get along just fine.

We just go about our business just visiting and hanging out.    It is nice to have someone in the house.

Nothing else new to report. Love you all.

Til tomorrow.

Did Dhuit
Mary

Was a lovely day, partly cloudy but mainly sunny with temps in the upper 70's.    Perfect for walks with my little Vita who keeps me on my toes.

Did some cleaning and work around the house   Nothing strenuous and spent a lot of time just relaxing and visiting with Jim.    It is nice having a person in the house.

Tomorrow is more of the same.    I will probably work on my quilting project and a poem or two also and we may get some storms in the afternoon.    

Take care of all of you.   I love you all.
Dia Dhuit
Mary

This has been a couple of really nice days considering the pandemic.

The weather has been just super.    Sunny but not too windy or warm.

Yesterday, my Bart came to see me in the morning and we had a super visit and I got to hug him.

Last evening, Jim came down from OK City after spending two or more weeks in quarentine with no signs of disease.   He is staying with me for a while and I can't tell you how much it means to have someone to TALK to in the flesh.   He has his two doggies which is fine with me.    They are nice girls and Vita does not mind them.


Anyway, all is well here and we are working to keep it this way.    Hope this is not the new norma.

I love you all and God Bless You And Keep You Safe!!!!!

Mary

Today was totally quiet.

A lovely day around 85 degrees and sunny.   But nothing happened.    I finally finished cleaning my house.   It only takes me two weeks.   I hope this passes and I can get my Kerry back.

Bless you all as this pandemic makes its way over our land.  
Be safe and protect those you love and even those you don't love as we are all responsible for each other.

This too will pass.   I pray for you all daily and trust that things will work themselves out as we learn to take care of each other, even the least of our brethren:)

I love you all
Dia Dhuit
Mary

We had a nice wet short thunderstorm this morning.   Yea.    I needed rain so that I didn't have to go out to water the lawn.   I told you that Dan put seed and stuff on the grassy areas.

The rest of the day was uneventful.   It got up into the high 70s and Vita and I walked a few times.     She is getting pretty active these days.     At least, she likes to spend time in the backyard chasing squirrels and just exploring, because I am not good at playing doggy games.

I think she will enjoy it when Jim comes again with his dogs.   It will keep her entertained.  I will have to hide her little toys because I believe that Paisley and Gracy would eat them:)   They are sweet dogs though.

Tomorrow is supposed to be dry and warm.     I probably will do a bit of watering.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A day spent at home all day except for some walks with my Vita.   It was a beautiful day, my thermometer says that it is 80 degrees out there.    Very little wind and a comfortable wind.   We are supposed to get rain tonight.   I hope we do.   Otherwise, I am going to have to water my yard, as Dan put stuff on it that needs to be watered.  So I am praying for rain:)

I did some cleaning today.    It has taken me a week or more to do what Kerry does in one day.   I can only vacuum one room at a time.   In case your were wondering.     I am really spoiled.    Dick did that to me.    Wasn't he nice?

Tomorrow will be another quiet day.    I try to "schedule" things to do before I go to bed and early in the morning and it does help.   

Hope you are all well.    Let me know how you are doing.    I love you all.
Dia Dhuit
Mary

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At least I had something to do this morning.    I had an appointment with my chiropractor.    Dr. Toy said that the hospitals don't want him to close because he keeps people out of emergency wards.    He has his office pretty COVID safe.    When you come in, you wash your hands.    Then you are taken to a room.   All the staff are wearing face masks.    He is only using two of the rooms.     In  one he treats a patient.   In the meantime they santitize the room in which the Last patient was treated.    So you are always taken into a clean room.     I was impressed.

This afternoon, my lawn mower, Dan and his wife, Han, came and took care of mowing and weed and seeding the lawn.    It is supposed to rain tomorrow so I should  not even have to water the weed and seed.    Pray this happens.   

It was a lovely day, way up in the 70s.    Vita and I had three really nice walks.    She sure prances along when we go out.        I am so blessed to have her to "walk" me.     I don't know what I would do otherwise:)

One of my friends, Marti, who belongs to Writer's Club AND Bible Study with me, called this afternoon and we had a really nice visit.

Got to get a project in my mind for tomorrow.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Can't believe another weekend without going to MASS.  Thank God, that the churches are able to air the Masses so at least I feel that I am praying with a priest.   I do so miss communion.   Fr. Phil gave us a spiritual communion to read during the aired mass at least.

It was cloudy most of the day.    Vita and I went out for three walks today.     She was a happy girl.

I got to see Bart and Barb today.    I hate this social distancing.    No hugs, but good to see them.   They bought me lunch too.    Yea.

Barbara dropped off a mask that she made for me.  AND I have one that Bret's Janet made for me.   So I have three cloth masks and I finally got the masks that I sent for two months ago.    So I have no excuse to go out unprotected.

Wasn't very creative today, but then, it is a day of rest.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another quiet day.    The weather was OK.   In the mid to upper 60s. 

I did talk to a couple of people today, notably my cousin, Diana Cool, who is very interested in our ancestors and may get me back into updating Ancestry, my tree, along with my cousin, Colleen's daughter, Julie who has contacted me after seeing my  tree.     Since I moved to Oklahoma, I have been very BAD about working on it and probably have dozens of hints that I should update.   This may give me the push I need.

Tomorrow looks to be another quiet day.   I hope to catch Mass on the YouTube.    It has been very comforting to me.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Two rather uneventful days.    The weather is rather chilly and below normal.   But not bad, except for the wind.    Today one of my walks with Vita was really uncomfortable.    She is so low to the ground that it does not bother her much.       I might have just put her in the back yard this morning, but True Green did their thing yesterday at noon, that is not good for puppies at all.

Now I can let her out in back yard again.

It is hard to be secluded in my home, but I look at the families that cannot get food or are afraid of losing their apartment or home as this pandemic rolls on and on and realize how blessed I am.   I can even spend money on food for my DOG!!! would you believe?

I pray every time it enters my mind for the doctors and scientists to find a solution and cure and inoculation for this horrible disease.    In my 79 years I never envisioned such a far reaching and horrible pandemic.

I pray for you all.  
Love you all
Dia Dhuit
Mary

I woke up this morning to 31 degree temps but it quickly recovered and I was able to walk my Vita sans jacket this afternoon.    Not really WARM but in the mid 60s.which probable feels warm to my friends from the north.

We are on such a roller coaster of weather.   One day 31 one day 70;    Oh well, at least we get the 70s.  Vita does not care except she does not like rain, thunder or really strong winds.     I don't think that is asking too much either.  

I went grocery shopping for myself today, wearing a mask of course, the first time in three weeks.   It felt good.   I am reminded of my Grandma Bowser when she was very old and Aunt Kathleen offered to go grocery shopping for her.     Grandma started to give her list then sighed and leaned back and said.   "I LIKE TO CHOOSE MY OWN MEAT."    Now I know what she meant.    We lose our independence one little item at a time.

Love you all
Dia Dhuit
Mary

I woke up this morning to temperatures in the low 30's    They said there was snow.   Well, we , from
Wisconsin do not consider a few flakes as snow.   The ground was too warm to let it stay and there was not much.    BUT   30 degrees is still cold.

Home almost all day again.   I did go to the bank and got some money through the ATM.   What did we do before ATM.    I remember when it first started, if we were short of money, my boys would say "Why don't we just go to the money machine?"    I suppose kids still do that.

I kept my self pretty busy today and tomorrow have "permission" to go to the grocery store!!!


Dia Dhuit
Mary

I joined Archbishop Coakley's Mass this morning.    Fr. Phil had other plans for the parish that I did not feel I could attend.

The rest of the day I was alone.    Bart and Jeff called me today and Jim is emailing me regularly so I feel loved and cared for.    Am I blessed or what!!!!!!!!

Didn't do a lot, but I did fix a lovely supper of Spanish Rice with hamburger and corn for my supper.

Happy Easter.    May the blessings of Easter bring a quick end to this Pandemic that has invaded out world.

Stay safe and be ready to be a good part of this world when it comes back to being.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

We were supposed to have some possible bad weather including hail today.     We did have some thunder, which scared my little Vita, as I had taken her outside just when it got loud which sent her heading back to the front door as fast as her little legs could take her and drag me.

I spent part of the morning on the phone connecting with my Celtic friends who do not have email.   I would rather email everybody.    Normally I send the non email people printed copies, But since I wanted to wish everybody a Happy Easter, decided to call.    It was actually fun.   They are all friends and I had "voices in the house'. :)

This virus sure has us all in an odd situation.  I am kind of glad that I have become used to spending portions of my week alone.    It must be terrible for people who are used to having contact with other humans on a daily basis.   I pray for them.

Tomorrow is Easter Sunday.    Let us all pray that this situation will fairly quickly resolve itself.    A worldwide pandemic like this a almost impossible to comprehend.   

Meanwhile stay safe and be good to yourself and yours.
I love you all
Dia Dhuit
Mary

I can't believe that Sunday is Easter already.     This is probably the first and only time in my 79 years that I have not gone to church for the event.    At least Fr.Phil is able to say Mass and we can watch it on You Tube.

Hope all of you are staying safe and not too lonely.    I am so glad that I got my Vita when I did.   This house would be intolerable without something living besides me in it.

Love

Dia Dhuit
Mary

A mild but misty day today with no sunshine.

Was able to walk however, so I have had some exercise    I have some projects in the works, but kind of feel lazy today.     I did sweep the sun room and got really brave and ordered groceries to be delivered from Country Mart.   I have a few questions before I try again.   They do make substitutions which is OK but I have to learn how to communicate with my shopper.

Talked to a couple of my friends today.    Trying to connect with people every day.    Bart dropped off food for my dinner.    I can't hug him though:(   He stays the 6 feet away.

I also saw my chiropractor today.    My Arthritis Doctor, Dr. Simon, is going to consult with me over the phone on Thursday.    Probably safer.     I wore a mask that I made on Sunday to the chiropractor's office.    They were all wearing them too.

This is a bit rambling but that's OK.   You'll figure it out.     Tee Hee

Dia Dhuit
Mary

It is warming up.   We got as high as 52 Degrees, (though we started at 34)

Vita and I had a couple of nice walks.\

I am doing some cleaning anyway.    Might as well do something, Right?

I have a couple of sewing projects that I am going to work on, one of them a mask.    Can't find them so I thought I'd try to make my own.    I don't go out, except to doctor appointments and to pick up prescriptions through a drive through.    But I will be prepared.

Stay well and stay in.

Love you all
Dia Dhuit
Mary

Aren't we blessed to have homes to stay in?

I did take Miss Vita for a couple of walks, but the temperature on my home thermometer showed that 32 degrees is the highest.    WOULD you believe.   I came down here to be warm:)

Just did some cleaning today and stuff that one puts off when one is home all the time anyway.    Somehow not being ABLE to go out is the worst thing.    I miss all my friends and real people discussions.

Love you all
Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another day at home.     I did get a few calls today, from my son and friends which at least brought me in to contact with real people.

Also, on one of Vita's walks, I talked (at a distance) to a family that are moving and have their house up for sale.     I will miss them as (we laughed) our dogs have become friends.
Then I ran into another neighbor out in his yard and we talked.   He is a new cancer survivor so we had lots to share as I had not seen him in some time.

I am trying to figure out how to make a couple of masks for myself.    Just thought it would be a good idea and I have the time.

Love you all
Keep in touch
Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another pleasant, lonely day.     I finished everything I have to do on my taxes, so can relax on that.

Bart brought the dog treats that I will need soon to the door, but stepped back so I would not be exposed.   He does not likely have the virus but is thinking of me.   I miss the hugs but delight in the care.    Barbara will start working at home tomorrow.    Thank God.  I have worried about her going out.

Tonight I am having corn on the cob and a hamburger patty for dinner.     Want to join me.

I everybody OK?

Dia Dhuit
Mary

It was a pleasant day today.   I can't believe that April starts tomorrow.

I got my taxes done today.     Yea for me.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

We have had rain all day.    Fortunately it didn't start until about 9:30AM so Vita was able to relieve herself in ALL ways before.    I struggled this afternoon to get her out when the rain was down to a sprinkle to at least piddle.    She does not understand why I do this to her Bathroom:)

I am working on my taxes.    I know that we have until June now, but I need something to DO now. So there you go.

Rain falls on the earth'
Bringing life and hope to the world.
Trees are now leafing.

Love you
Mary

Another day alone.    At least it is nice out there and I took Vita for three walks.   I did get to talk to several people today.   It is hard enough not to be able to connect with people but to not hear voices is really bad.

I have been able to keep my self busy enough not to get bored. 

I will not be coming to Wisconsin in May for the Wild Game Dinner as planned.   It has been postponed along with most of the world.   Oh well,   I probably would have had to cancel anyway because of the risk.

You all stay safe, whatever that entails.   I am praying for you all every day.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

An odd day weather wise.   Warm but cloudy.

I had my port checked today and all is well.   Picked up a few things at Walgreens.   They will let you buy things through their drive in.    Bart doesn't let me interact with anybody.    He is right.   So far I am doing just fine.    HOpe the same is for you all.

Love you and prayers go out every day.
Dia Dhuit
Mary

It is a beautiful sunny day.   My thermometer says 82 degrees.     Vita and I took two walks today and really enjoyed them.      I am staying away from people.

One of my neighbors informed me that his wife is in the hospital with the virus.   Don't worry we were a full car lane and a sidewalk separated.    Only that close because I had trouble hearing him.     Pray for my friends.   I wondered why all three cars were home all week.    Thought maybe they were working from home.

Not encouraging.    We had not had positive tests in Lawton before I heard about this.

The news seems to have stagnated.   You hear of one good thing and two bad happen.

Praying for all of you and I am staying home.
Dia dhuit
Mary

We are having warm, dry days.    Nice for walks as I am trapped in this house as far as communication with real live people.      I realize that this is the best strategy at this time, but it is hard.    You, who know me, know what a social person I am.   That's why I get involved with things like bible study, writing club, Irish groups and quilting.

Oh.   Well   This too shall  pass.   I am praying for all of you that you do not succumb to this awful virus.      I am reminded of the polio epidemic in the early 50s.     A neighbor's daughter got it and died in an iron lung in Milwaukee.    My sister, Nora, was babysitting when the fever hit the girl.    My poor Mother was in a state of panic with all of her children.    Nora had to get gamma globulin shots and was she ever upset.

That too passed and thank God for the Salk vaccine.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

A foggy morning followed by a rather pleasant day weatherwise.    Vit a and I had two really nice walks. 


Kept reasonably busy today but I do miss people.   

Dia Dhuit
Mary

A strange lonely Sunday.      At least I was able to watch Fr. Phil say Mass on YouTube.   Wasn' the same but at least I just didn't read the Mass.    Missed my communion SO much.

That meant that 2 hours that I would have spent at Church had to be filled and I am running out of Sunday things to do.   One would think the day makes no difference, but it does.   I have started reading a book that I had around, Knots and Crosses by Ian Rankin.   Quite a fun book. I am finally getting back into reading.

Have a good week.   Mine will be same old, same old for a bit.    I do see Dr. Toy, my chiropractor, tomorrow.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another day at home.    Vita and I,at least, get out for walks.   But I miss people.

Catching up on stuff around the house.
Dia Dhuit
Mary

Was home all day and it was windy and rather chilly.     Just as well, that virus is scary.   

I know that mine are well or at least ensconced in their homes.    Keep praying for good things.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another day at home.    Vita and I did take two walks so I got fresh air and some exercise.    Bart stopped by with some wine for me as he knew I was running low and didn't want me to go out.    He described me to the clerk at S & W Liquor.     I suppose I should be embarrassed, but I am not.   They know me and told him what I get:)
At least somebody knows me in Oklahoma.

Been talking to an old school mate of mine.    We even were in the convent together.   She sent me a video of two of her grandchildren who do Irish Dancing.     Boy are they good and it was my only Irish entertainment this year.    I did make a batch of colcannon which I am still enjoying and received several cards from special people.  

Rain is now delayed for several days.   But the temperatures seem pleasant.    

Dia Dhuit
Mary

This is a really troubled, probably a mild word, in our world today.  Because of the Corando Viirus.   I feel rather trapped at home.    I am going to tell you a story that some of you might have heard before.

Many years ago, when Bret, my oldest, was about three years old, his father had broken his arm and was off work for several weeks.    It was a rough time, as I was not working then.

One day as I was hanging clothes out in the backyard (no dryer then), Bret was swinging on his swing set.    As he swung, he kept repeating this Mantra.   "Don't worry, Mom.    Everything will be OK.     Don't worry, Mom.    Everything will be All Right!"     

I can't tell you how comforting that was.   My neighbor heard him through her kitchen window and was in tears.    

Bret and I still say that to each other when things are bad.    Let's all say it to each other NOW.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Was cloudy but not rainy and a bit warmer today.   Vita and I had two decent walks, especially this afternoon when we went around the block.    It is supposed to rain for the next three days or so but the temperatures are going up.

Bart has requested that I not go anywhere.    We did cancel the Celtic Club St. Patrick's day celebration.    We are thinking of doing it next month.    The church has cancelled lots of stuff.    There is no bible Study on Wednesday and the Archbishop recommends that those who are in the areas of concern (AGE  Health) which I am both are requested to not go to church but watch mass on TV.   That is fine, but how do I participate in the supper of the Lord?:)

Oh Well, Bart is very concerned and checking on me at least twice a day.    I feel very treasured!!!

I got a phone project done today and I made scones.    Yea.   They smell good.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

A chilly and rainy Friday.    Fortunately, I am home all day so can kind of hunker down in my little nest and enjoy the quiet.     Vita is not fond of rain falling on her so walks and back yard forays are short and quick.

I am cleaning a few cluttered areas.    Must be spring:) because I feel like doing it.    So far my office and my t-shirt shelves are managable.    I have so Many t shirts.    but I like them all.   So will wait til they fade, stain or tear before I dispose of them.

Did my wash and changed the sheets today too.   Still managed to rest though.   I feel pretty good and with this Coronado virus thing it is probably just as well that I stay close to home.  

Later.
Dia Dhuit
Mary

1. 1. Mass and bible study this morning. 

We are supposed to stay really nice and warm until almost the weekend.     Then a cool front will come though and we are to get rain.     Welcome rain as we are still pretty dry.

Miss Vita and I are really enjoying our walks.    She wants to be out more than I do though and can sometimes be a bit of a pest about it.    She has her ideas about how things should be done.    But I am still in charge:)    After all, I supply the food and love.

Went to Writer's Club this evening.    There were four of us and we all read something so it was fun and interesting.   Our Katherine is graduating from Cameron University, here in Lawton, on May 1st.    I plan on going with Marti and Carlos.   I have known Katherine from the time I joined this club over 3 years ago now.    She is a talented lovely girl.

So that was my day.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

It was a really nice warm day today.   My thermometer registered 81 degrees at its peak.    Good for walking.    They had predicted some morning rain which we could have used but that did not happen.   I was home all day until 6:30PM

Then Quilt Guild.    It was a nice meeting, full of information, lovely quilts and finishing with a game of Jeopardy that was lively.     My team won and we all got a nice little scissors.

Tomorrow will be quiet until Writer's Club in the evening.   I have a couple things written and will try for something more tomorrow morning.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

We finally got a little rain, which we desperately need.   Vita was not happy with the rain but that is OK.     She will go out when she has to and the rain IS sporatic.

Went to Mass this morning.    I miss having the communal cup as part of my sacrament but do understand the sense of not doing it.   I miss the peace sign also.    A young kid offered me his had and his Grandma nodded so I clasped it.    He is the same young soul who hugged me a couple of weeks ago.    Peace is hard to maintain without human love and sharing of both touch and voice.


Dia Dhuit
Mary Kunert

It was a pleasant day today.    Not as sunny warm as yesterday but nice.   We had our walks and Miss Vita was happy.

I went to Stations of the Cross tonight.    Holy Family has them at 6:00PM in English and then 6:30PM in Spanish, followed by a Lenton Supper.    It was good too.  Soups and salads and chips and salsa.    Very nice.   I hope I feel well enough to go every Friday.

Tomorrow HOME ALL DAY.

Dia dhuit
Mary

Home all day.    A lovely day though a bit windy.

Vita talked me into three walks today.    She is such a pest:)   I am so glad I have her, she is getting me out of my comfort zone.

Got my trip to the Wild Game Dinner in May ALMOST done.   Still have to plan ground transportation and meeting with some of my friends.    This is OK cause I have two month yet.    I feel very efficient.

I made a batch of Pasties a week ago and am having one for dinner tonight.    Looking forward to that.
Love you all

Dia dhuit
Mary

It was cooler today, but still quite pleasant with a high in the mid 60s.    Vita and I like that for walks.   She loves her walks but is starting to really enjoy her back yard too because she sees  squirrels and can pretend to chase them up trees.

Tomorrow we May get some welcome rain.

Bart stopped by for a visit this morning.    Always glad when he does.   He got here just after I got home from the store.    He has encouraged me to stock up on food etc in case things get bad with this virus and the flu both sweeping the country.    I would be fine for quite a long time if I couldn't get out.   Bart is pleased with me:)

This week is comparatively quiet.    At lease I don't have any doctor appointments.
Dia Dhuit
Mary

A lovely warm day.    The temperatures topped 84 degrees.     Vita and I had two wonderful walks.  I know we won't (at least I won't) be so delighted when things get over 100 degrees, but we will not hold our breaths and hope for this type of weather to continue.

I went to mass at 8:30AM.   A nice mass.   Father is telling people that if they are uncomfortable shaking hands at the peace sign to just not and smile.    So far, don't tell Bart, I am not concerned in that venue.   Perhaps if it gets more prevalent, but I do not hear coughing etc during the service so figure people are being sensible about coming too if they are feeling ill.

Hard to believe that it is March already.    Only two weeks til St. Patrick's Day.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I had  a whole two days at home.   The weather was pleasant.   I am sure I will be remembering these lovely days when the temps are 90 plus for days and days this summer.    I am sure I will appreciate them more than the cold which penetrates the bones.

I have been quite busy with projects and reading and walking my Vita   (I should say my Vita walking me, as I always way I get a dog to walk me as I am basically pretty lazy.)    There is a pretty good Oklahoma wind but not insurmountable.   We still liked our walk and I have found that neighbors have missed me:)    How blessed can I be.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

A busy day.    A friend of mine, Bonnie, invited me to have lunch with the Lawton Red Hat Club.   I knew a couple of people and they are a friendly group.     A decent meal at Fusion, a local restaurant.

Tonight I went over to church where we had the pleasure of having a program by Linda Schaefer, a photographer, author, who spent quite a bit of time with Mother Teresa from 1990 and on until her death and still has contact and works with the Sisters.     She was fascinating and I bought two of her books  - Encountering Mother Teresa and Come and See.      What an exciting life she has lived.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Woke up to temperatures inn the low 20s.    It did get up to 51 this afternoon, but the wind never stopped blowing.   

Today is Ash Wednesday so I went to my usual Bible Study, then went directly to Mass at noon.    I was an usher at this mass which is always nice.    Get to greet everybody and be part of the service.

Anyway, I got my ashes this year.    I don't think I have ever not gotten to the Ash Wednesday service now that I think about it.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

The wind brought the rather mild temperatures down to downright chilly.

I think Vita was disappointed in me because I did not take her around the block.

Got my hearing aid checked and a bit more education on how to use it.    I am not going to be like Grandma Bowser and leave it in my desk drawer:)

Got a haircut today to.    Tomorrow I am going to lunch with a friend and then to a talk at church from a woman who met Mother Teresa.

Nice Week
Dia Dhuit
Mary

Vita and I went for two walks today.    It was much more pleasant this afternoon but as we take a shorter morning walk, they both were good.

I was home ALL day today.    What a blessing.   I am making pasties.    I mixed up the dough today and will finish tomorrow.   Then I will have some quick meals in the freezer,   I already have some soup and chili.

Since I am planning things, I obviously am feeling better these days.

Dia Dhuit
Hope you are all well and happy:)|

Mary

It was in the 20's when I got up this morning, but did warm up to almost 50 by afternoon so the day redeemed itself and I could take my Vita for a walk, or as I say, Vita could walk me.

The Celtic Club met at Milano's this afternoon at 2pm.    I gave a bit of a presentation about St. Bridget as it is her month, after we ate their excellent food.   We had 10 of us there again.   A good turnout.   I am so pleased with finding these Celtic friends as there is so little Celtic around here.  Next month we decided to meet on St. Patrick's Day for Corned Beef and Cabbage.     Sounds good to me.

Dia dhuit
Mary

Well, it was a busy day at home.     I did some writing.    Three poems.    Writer's Club was tonight and I read them all.     They liked them so I thought I would spice this up by putting one of them in this night's blog for you all.

WHAT IF

What if summer was all year long?
When would the growing begin?
What if winter was all year long?
How could the seeds die to live?
What if spring was all year long?
Would there even be seeds to grow?
What if fall was all year long?
When would life ripen and mature?

Hope you like it too.      Til tomorrow.
Love
Dia Dhuit
Mary

I kept busy today.    It was not as warm as I thought it was going to be but Vita and I took two walks anyway.    This afternoon we went down the street to my friend, Robbie's house to bring her the Lawton CWI update about our meeting on Friday.   Robbie does not have computer and I didn't see her in church on Sunday so decided to make her house Vita and my destination.

Had a bunch of calls to make too so the day went fast.   Tomorrow Kerry comes to clean and I have Writer's club in the evening.    I did write a bit this week.     Karl Elder still has me on his email list as to when the POETS AT MEAD are meeting.    Wish I could go and see those friends again.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

A beautiful day today.    Temps in the upper 50s and low 60s  - sunny and no wind to speak of.

Vita and I had the nicest walk around the block this afternoon.    She is a good walker and I know will be glad when we go a bit further.     Bart and Barb gave her a Valentine:)    A name tag for her collar..  It has her name, my phone number and my name on one side and then the other side says "Who rescued who."     I love it.     She is not chipped so I am glad she has that information on her now.

Can't believe that February is over half done.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

We are on a warming trend until Monday or Tuesday when temps will plummet again.

SO  Vita and I are taking walks to celebrate.    She is so funny because she is still very shy and wary of people walking on the street or if an obviously BIG dog barks.    Then she tries to run for home.

I was home all day.   The first time all week and just relaxed.   Next week will be rather busy but I am glad as one of the events is my Celtic Group and we all DO enjoy our get togethers

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Boy, did I get lazy on blogging this week.     It was a busy week.    Quilt Guild on Monday,   Writer's Club on Tuesday,   Bible study and Mass on  Wednesday..

Thursday was pretty quiet but I seemed to be busy all day.    Today, I got my port flushed.   Hope I will be able to have the port removed in the Fall.    If my next CTSCAN shows that I am clear of cancer perhaps I can.

Today was beautiful.   It was only 48 degrees but there was little wind, so Vita and I took a nice long walk around the block this afternoon.     She sure likes that.    I always say, I have a dog to walk me and am glad that the weather is turning and I am feeling better so Vita can do that.

Happy Valentine's Day
 

Dia Dhuit
Mary

A cold and rainy day.  I saw Dr. Toy, my chiropractor today and he adjusted my aching back.


Quilt guild was tonight .    A nice meeting with instruction on English paper piecing which I will never do but was interesting.    Dee, one of our members, has had her daughter, who does t shirts design one for our Quilt show next year.       So I ordered one of those,   You know me.   Jeans and Tshirts and we will be easily found at our quilt show.

Supposed to get warmer by the weekend

Dia Dhuit
Mary

A lovely Sunday.    A bit cloudy but warm.

Went to Mass this morning.   And to coffee afterwards.    Then spent the day replanting my Aerogarden.

This evening went to the Seafood Party restaurant to help my great granddaughter Adria celebrate her 15th birthday.    Can't believe she is 15.    She is a lovely girl, as is her sister, and growing up much too fast.   It is always fun for me to spend time with family for these events.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A pleasant day.   I was able to be home for most of it.   I did make a quick trip to Walmart for some potting soil as I am redoing my AeroGarden and want to try to save my herbs that have done so well in it.  May sunroom seems to be the perfect climate, atmosphere, whatever for most plants.    I probably will get tired of them:)

My Vita was sick this morning but seems to have recovered.   I don't know that it is about dogs.    THey seem to do this sometimes.

Got a lot done today - the aerogarden for one.    So feel that I am not a slug anymore:)

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Snow   Snow   Snow

We had between 4 and 6 inches here in Lawton.    Everything was closed,    except the mail.    We had sand and salt strewn on the main roads but not on everything.      Sure glad I could stay home.

Vita was horrified when I opened the door this morning.    She stepped in to the snow then came right back in.   It was almost 10AM before I got her to go to the bathroom.     Good girl, she holds it.    I finally TOOK her out.   My front walk has no snow on it and the driveway was clearing so she was able to gutz it out eventually.   This was unusual.    The past couple of years we have had such mild winters.   Oh well, one storm does not make a bad winter.

So a quiet day.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

It was a cloudy windy day to day never getting over 35 degrees.    What makes it worse is that we are supposed to get (I know my Wisconsin friends are laughing) we are supposed to get 4 to 6 inches of snow tonight and through Wednesday afternoon.

I know you are all laughing but we are ill prepared for this, unlike you guys,   (me included)    Everything is closed down tomorrow,   school, Ft, Sill and the government.    So my bible study is cancelled.    Shucks.   That is such a welcome break in my week.     Well, it will be dangerous out there so we all SHOULD be safe.
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Dia Dhuit
Mary

We had a cloudy day but the temperatures were quite nice.    However, a possible snow storm, the biggest of the season, is supposed to hit us late Tuesday and in to Wednesday.    Just when we were beginning to think we might escape that this year.

I went and renewed my car  and driver's licenses today.    I no longer have to pay for my driver's license.   These small benefits are helpful.

I also did my grocery shopping and got my lottery ticket.    Can't miss that you know.  These ARE the lucky numbers that Dick picked out:)

Bart stopped by for a bit this morning.     Always glad to have him stop by.    We just visit.    He liked miss Vita a lot.

Tomorrow, doctor visit and Writer's Club.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another Wonderful day.    Vita and I took two walks today.    This afternoon we walked clear around the block in 72 degrees.    BUT we are expecting snow on Wednesday, I think.   

Puxatwany Phil predicted that we would have an early spring.   but that groundhog is only right 40% of the time.    Don't know why we put so much faith in what he says.

Vita discovered that there are squirrels in the backyard and looks for them now and even tries to climb the trees to get them.    Brave little girl.

I went to the 8:30AM mass this morning and for the coffee afterwards. 

I mixed together a small meatloaf for my supper tonight.    Meatloaf just sound good.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Happy Imbolc.   This is the second season of the eight Celtic seasons.  Tucked between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox,  it is a big part of the Bridget story as today is her feast day.

We had a lovely day today.   I walked Miss Vita this afternoon at 62 degrees.    A big jump from this morning at 36 degrees.

Sorry I haven't written the past couple of days.    Just got busy.    Today I had a conference call with my Celtic International Board.    What a pleasure.    These are friends from Wisconsin and Chicago and I don't see them now.      Good to hear so many of their voices.

Spent some time today rotating some of my herbs that I grow in the house.    Want to be ready for spring.    I know I have lots of time yet but want them to get happy in their new pots.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was cold today.    41 degrees was the highest I saw.    I know my Wisconsin friends and relatives are laughing at me.     But I WAS Cold.     I still took Miss Vita for twn short walks.    With her pretty blond fur, it has to be colder to bother her.    She does not like rain or a cold wind.

Went to Mass this morning and then to Bible Study;    As usual we had an exciting mind opening conversation.     Lots of questions, lots of answers.    We are studying the Gospel of Matthew  in case I hadn't told you that.     Starting with the Beatitudes.

Then I went home and rested until I had my eye doctor appointment.   I told you I lost my glasses, I think, and have been using the previous prescription which helps but is far less than I need.    The house ate them you know.   The house has eaten other things but this is the most serious.    I should have my new ones on about a week.

So home until tomorrow evening.    Yea.    I told Vita and she wonders why I have to leave tomorrow evening:)

Did Dhuit
Mary

Well, it rained all morning and into the afternoon.    Poor Vita was not a happy girl.   I made her go out twice, once one the leash when the rain was down to a drizzle.      Finally it stopped but I had to drag her out the door to prove it too her.      At least she got to do her business.

I just got home from Writer's Club.     Read a poem and the St. Andrew chapter of my patron saint book.    The others seemed to like them both.      What we all have to do is see about getting published.    The others are doing so well it would be a shame for the world not to read them.

Tomorrow Bible study and eye doctor.     Vita will be very unhappy with me being gone twice.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was another quiet day and a good thing, because I did not feel very good until this afternoon.

I did have an appointment With Dr. Toy and he said I was really out of adjustment.   I am back in now so hope to feel better tomorrow morning.

Vita and I enjoyed the lovely mid 60's weather.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Went to the 8:30AM mass again this morning.    I sure like that.   When you go to the same mass, you get to know people especially if you go for coffee and donuts afterwards:)

It was in the mid 60s again today.  Vita and I went out three times for a little walk.   Eventually we will go around the block and up to the park, but usually I am not ready for that.   We did it once though  (not as far as the park) and Vita loved it.

Aside from that I really didn't do anything at all exciting.    But I am content in my little home.
Tomorrow I seed Dr. Toy, my chiropractor.   My right shoulder is a bit sore.      This is new.   I hope he can figure it out.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A gorgeous sunny day topping off at 62 degrees which is quite comfortable.    Vita and I took two walks today.     She and I like that.

I did some shopping this morning for a list of things that I needed as I hate to shop and waited until there WAS a list.     Found everything.

Bart and Barb stopped by this afternoon,   My Chinese New Year card from Bing was sent to their address.   I will let Stenn and Bing know my address.    Guess I missed that last year.    Love being remembered and loved.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A red letter day.     It was warm this afternoon so when I took Miss Vita out for a walk, we went clear around the block.    Wow.    Weather holding we both will be in good shape.

Was home all day.  Did all my wash and folded and put away.

Made an appointment to have my carpet cleaned next Thursday.    So I will have to prepare for that.    At least I care about things again.   Yee Haw.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I DID get to stay home all day today.     Was sure nice and Miss Vita always liked it.

I am starting to have tax stuff dribble in and have gone through my receipts for 2019 to get rid of the stuff I don't need.

It was not TOO cold, so Vita and I went for a couple of short walks.    She much prefers doing her business while we are walking, much as Nicky did.    I think it gets her inner self moving:)

Did a bit of editing on my book and a real little bit of sewing.     Want to try to do a poem before I sleep.

Got a nice newsy letter from my cousin,  Fr. Mike Shea, who is a missionary in Thailand that has established an orphanage/home for children with AIDS or who come from parents with AIDS.    Love his letters.    He is a unique individual and I am proud to be related.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another busy day.   I get to be home now until Sunday;

Hope you are all well.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I was rather busy today.

Kerry came to clean the house this morning.    Then I did some grocery shopping.

Then tonight went to Writer's Club.     There were four of us there and we had some good readings.    I am reading the revised chapters of my Patron Saints book and sometimes a poem.     We have two novels in the works.    Actually three if Mike comes.    Marti usually has a "story" based on her patients, she is a counselor.       She, of course, does not tell specific stories, but consolidations and summaries.     Very interesting.

So.    I am tired tonight and ready for bed.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It is starting to rain outside.

The weekend was very quiet.   I went to Mass on Sunday and to coffee after mass to visit but the rest of the time was at home just puttering around.

Today, my friend, Robbi and I went to the hospital to visit a mutual friend, Pam, who is there for abdominal pain that they are trying to figure out.    Pam is a dear.   When I had my cancer surgery, she came to the hospital and visited me as a member of the parish, and she did not even KNOW me.    I have never forgotten this.   

The Utility company came today to mark off where the lines are so that they can fix my sewer connection.    Please pray that it will not cost tooooooo much:)  I expect to hear from the company and get an estimate by the end of the week.    I miss my sweetheart.    He took care of all of this stuff.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

We had our Lawton Celtic Group gathering at Milano's Italian Restaurant here in Lawton.    An excellent meal and service so we decided to go back there next month too.    First time for that since we lost our Irish restaurant several months ago.

I did our "program".   (we decide what we are going to talk about the next month before we leave)   I had forgotten, but I have the flags of the seven Celtic nations along with our American Flag so I brought them and showed them to everybody along with a bit of a history of each one.     There are seven , you know,    Ireland, Scotland, The Isle of Mann, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany and Galacia.
It was fun.     Everybody seemed to enjoy it.     Especially, the Isle of Mann.     Look it up:)

So a quiet weekend ahead.   Hope you have the same.
Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another busy Day.   It started out rather pleasant, weather wise, but quickly deteriorated.  Tonight it is damp and windy.    But Tiva and I did get out for two short walks today anyway,    She is good for me.

I had bible study this morning.     We had a few new people as the parish bible study is starting this week and we are a part of that when Father Phil schedules it.     The rest of the year we just study whatever the concensus is.     Fr. Phil chose, Matthew the beatitudes this time and it is starting our just great.    The title is how to be happy.

This afternoon, I had my six week haircut and then got my car gassed up on the way home.  

Tomorrow, I get to stay home all day.    Having a workman come to do an estimate on a plumbing problem and intend to work on an "impossible" quilt I started several years ago:)

Hope your day was special
Dia Dhuit
Mary   

Well, this was a day and a half.     I had a quiet morning but a lab appointment and doctor appointment at 2:15 this afternoon then Writer's Club tonight.

The doctor says all is well and that I don't have to come back for 6 months..  (This is the oncologist);   Good deal.    Then I will have my next scan and possibly get this port out.

Writer's club was great.   There were 5 of us and we all had something to share.

Til tomorrow

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Home all day again.    It was COLD.   You in Wisconsin will disagree with me but 27 degrees at 10Am is Cold no matter how you look at it.     It did get up to the mid 40s and we are supposed to warm up again in the next couple of days.

I have been so tired these days that these times at home, I hope, are giving me a chance to regroup.

Got quite a bit of planning and scheduling done today.

Hope you are all well and warm

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I was home all day today.    It was still in the high 60's according to my thermometer.

We are supposed to be having a cold front which might even bring a dusting or up to 2 inches of snow.

I was remembering that when Bart and I moved to Minnesota,  the first time it snowed, our Zero, dog, was totally confused and barked his head off.   Poor baby, he had never seen anything like that.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another warm day.    They are coming to an end, at least for the weekend, which doesn't seem quite fair.

Vita and I had two nice walks today.    I need to push my self to go further but am still rather lazy about that.

Only had one short errand so spent most of the day at home.   It was nice.   I miss people but did get a lot done over the day.

Dia dhuit
Mary

Another rather warm day.   It got up to 60 degrees this afternoon.    Started off in the 30's so we do have quite a swing.    It is unseasonably warm for us though and we need rain as there is wind and fire danger.


Took miss Vita to the vet today for her final booster on one of her shots.    I found out that she had pin worms when I got her.    (I missed that somehow but they had treated her for that anyway) She is negative now so is just perfect:)

My house cleaner came today so I am all set.


For what, I don't know    Tee Hee

Dia Dhuit
Mary

You are getting two today.    Don't know HOW I managed not to post the other day, but when I went in to blogger today discovered that I had  a DRAFT.    OOPS>

Today was rather quiet.   I did go out to get my Lottery ticket and to pick up some wine so that I can stay home later in the week.

Had a plumber come over because my toilets have been flushing slowly and rising up in the bowl.   Found out after three calls on this that my main is broken so I have bigger problems.     Will take care of that in the next couple of days.    Am I ever blessed.   I CAN take care of it.

Was a lovely day.   HOpe this winter continues this way.    Hope your 2020 starts better than mine:)

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I went to Mass last night instead of this morning because the parish had a pot luck dinner after the Saturday night mass.     I know enough p

It was quite pleasant today.    Got up into the lower 60s.  Though there was a good wind blowing over the plains to make it feel a bit cooler it was not bad at all.    Vita and I went out for a couple of walks.    She almost got away from me again.    Somebody opened their garage door and scared the peewadden out of her.   I was able to introduce her to my neighbor Bob today.

She was, I think, glad that Paisley and Gracie went home.   She ran around the house like a crazy dog when she got up.    Oh well.    It will happen again and they did adapt to each other so I am pleased.

Got my port flushed today.    All is well.

Hope all is well with you.

Dia Dhuit
Mary