Just got back from Bart and Barb's and a lovely evening with Tim, Amber and the perpetual motion machine known as Augie.

He is cute as can be and a very very happy boy.   He is walking all over the place and can climb up the stairs but not down.  

Will have another day tomorrow.    It is good.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

July 1st.   The Independence weekend has begun.   It was a very quiet beginning here in Lawton, at least for me.   I was home most of the day, though I did go out and pick up a couple of things at Walgreen's and the grocery store.  According to my thermometer, it was 96 degrees today.

I finished the goofy American Girl Doll clothes that I had started years ago.

The rest of the weekend will have highlights as Barb's son Tim and his family are coming to visit.   I am making Guinness cupcakes and broccoli cauliflower salad (think you Leslie for that recipe) for my contribution to the days.

Dia dhuit

Mary 

I can't believe it.   June is OVER.  Half the year is gone and I have been five months an Okie.

Whew.

This morning I picked up my new Oklahoma Will, Durable POA and Health POA.   One of those major things accomplished.    I am slowly whittling the list down.

This even Bart and Barb came for dinner.   I fixed teriyaki chicken wings, fried rice and fresh blueberry pie.    Barb can't eat rice so I make a nice big baked potato with fixin's.   We had such a lovely evening.   I do enjoy cooking SO much and love having company and people to talk to of an evening.

This weekend is the 4th of July weekend of course.   Barb's son, Tim and his wife, Amber and son, Augie are going to be visiting.   I have been invited for family dinner on Sunday and will probably spend some other blocks of time with them other days.   I am looking forward to it.  Augie is a cute active little one year old.

Dia dhuit

Mary

I suppose, I should be grateful.  It is supposed to be even HOTTER next week.

I was willing to move south to get away from the cold, but I  somehow was expecting a dryer heat. 

I have make my bed and will certainly learn to live with it.

I voted today.  Not sure if I was wise, but I had a choice of three and did the best I could.   I will NOT give up my right to vote.

Ran into several neighbors there.

Called Bret tonight.  They are also in a heat situation, so I got no sympanty:)

He and Janet are well.

That is all. I was home most of the day and just worked on general projects.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was oppressivly hot today.  No breeze to stir up the air. 

I did my grocery shopping today and picked up a couple of odd items that I needed.

Bart came by for a visit this afternoon, a nice break int he day.

 I have almost finished the American  Girl doll clothes.

Tomorrow.   Tomorrow. I love you tomorrow.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

The heat continues.    I had a phone visit with Jeff today and it is HOT in Wisconsin too.  So I guess I am no worse off here.
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He and Kathy went to the June A Palooza fundraiser that Meals on Wheels put on at Christopher Gardens which are not always open to the public and are spectacular.    It included areas in the gardens that were ethnically themed with food and pairings of beer and wine.   Jeff said the gardens are spectacular and they loved the food.   The Black Pig was the Italian food and had mac and cheese which is one of their specialties.    Jeff and Kathy introduced themselves to Rob, the owner, who is the son of my friends and ex neighbors Bob and Peggy Hurrie.   I made the Black Pig wall hanging that is displayed in the restaurant.   Rob was pleased to meet them.    The Hurries are such good friends.

Today, I was home except for church and I go to coffee and breakfast breads afterwards.   I am beginning to know people and that is one of my places to meet them.

Tomorrow, I have nothing special going so will go grocery shopping and pick up a couple to things I need for the house.   Got to go to the bank too.  I only have two dollars in my pocket.  Dick would be horrified:)

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Except for attaching the label, I have finished the St. David of Wales wall hanging.    Next I have assembled one of the quilt tops that is in my UFO area, have the batting and the backing so will do that next as a major project.

It  was a quiet day for the most part until this evening.    I paid some bills and dusted and worked on assembling some American Girl doll clothes that I discovered I had cut out several years ago.  The quilt guild is doing something with an American Girl doll for something or other, I am not quite clear what, but thought I could give one set of the clothes to them.

This afternoon, Bart and Barb picked me up at about 3:30PM to to to see the new Independence Day Resurgence movie.    It was pretty much one big battle, but I did enjoy it as it was fun seeing people like Jeff Goldblum, Judd Hirsch, Robert Loggia reprise their roles.    And it was nice that the planet was saved again.  From the ending, it seems that humanity will be going out with and interstellar fleet to finish the bad guys off in the next one.

A bit cooler today, but not much.   It is supposed to be milder for a day or two.

Have a great weekend.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another very hot day, but it is less humid and I can definitely feel that in my joints.

Bart and I picked up lunch and went out to the base to eat it with Barbara.   That was a pleasant break.   Bart and I stopped at Hobby Lobby and I picked up a rod to mount in the hall so that I can begin  displaying seasonal wall hangings that I have created myself.   I had something like that in Sheboygan.

Nothing else exciting going on.  Tomorrow, I am supposed to go to a movie with Bart and Barb.   That will be fun,  Haven't gone to a movie in "forever".

Dia dhuit

Mary

I love most Wednesdays.   I go to 9AM Mass and then join a group of ladies (we would welcome men but none come) for a bible study.   We are on a, kind of, hiatus between official studies and discussing the readings from the upcoming Mass as we transition.  /Summer, vacations etc put us on that path.   (Not a bad one either.   It is always nice to be cognizant as to the readings one will hear on Sunday.)

Found out that our leader Judy's house got flooded in the past storms, WHILE they were on vacation so they are in need of lots of prayers as they go forward.   Imagine having everything your own saturated up to 18 inches.   Please pray for my friend.   I expect to see her next week.

Bart stopped by this afternoon and we had a great visit.  I am always so grateful for a VOICE.   As I have said,  I miss the interaction.    Tomorrow, he and I are going to do several errands together.  That will be fun.

Last night was a difficult one for me.   For some reason, I missed my Tony, the baby that went to heaven 53 years ago.    Most of the time I, of course, don't even think about it but once in a while, I remember every second.  I called my sister Nora, thank you for being there, Nora, and was able to share.   This doesn't happen very often but I can still smell the top of his little head.

I am sure that as I settle in here, I will have less time to be centering on things of the past.   This is a lovely community.   It will be fine.

I always find it interesting that those who have no experienced despair or lost someone to suicide seem to think that all you have to do is "turn to God".  I wish we could answer all the pain and sorrow that the people we love experience.    But we are but humans.   I say this because of comments from my fellow bible study people, who apparently do not know this.   Sometimes it takes LUCK.  And I believe that God is nicer than we are and will pull in our wounded much quicker than those who just sail into heaven without a test.  (Tears in my eyes.   I am still sensitive from missing Tony.)


Dia Dhuit
Mary

On hundred degrees on my security system screen.   Ouch.   Went out to get the mail a bit ago with poor Nicky.   He just sat down and was very glad to be back in the house where it is cooler.

I got my hair cut this morning and then went to the grocery store.   I do want to cruise Office Max and possibly Hobby Lobby for a couple of things but decided that since it was lunch time and the heat was settling in, I was better off in my air conditioned home.

I have several projects that I am working on.   My St. David of Wales, or Dewi Sant as he is called, is getting down to the last.    He is turning out OK.   I want that for my picture of St. David in my book.

I just have to figure out how to do that.  Picasa is not working and I am trying with other programs.

I feel sometimes overwhelmed, but I can handle it.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another hot muggy day in Oklahoma.   Not as bad as yesterday though.   So there is hope.   And my joints are a bit less sore.

I was home all day.   A rather busy day anyway as Mary came to clean and Nate came to mow the lawn.

I have been working on an online class about Robert Burns and did some on that today.   Read and listened to "Ode to a Haggis."    Dick and I went to a Robert Burns night years ago at 52 Stafford when invited by my friend, Rip O'Dwanny.    It was well done, down to the piping and haggis.    Rip came over to talk to us and asked Dick how he liked the haggis.   My sweetheart responded immediatly that he loved it.   Rip started to walk away and then turned back and said.   "You're lying!"   He knew my man.  

Dick did not approve of organ meats, though surprisingly, he liked liverwurst?   Go figure.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I thought of something today:   I would not like to be a Radical Islam who was gay in this world.    That poor person would not have a chance  and would be dealing with denial on both of the sides of his life that are the most emotional.  

A busy morning.   I had a chiropractor appointment.   (I am doing great - don't have to go back for a month!  Now if the humidity will ease up, I am in good shape.)

I also took my information to an attorney who will adapt my will, durable power of attorney and health power of attorneys to Oklahoma laws.

One more hurdle accomplished.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another HOT muggy day here.  The heat index well over 100 degrees.  Thank heavens it does drop into the 70s during the night.  Nicky and I take a nice walk in the early morning.   I am so stiff with the mugginess that I need that walk to loosen my joints.   Followed with a hot shower, I feel good the rest of the day.

I baked scones early this morning before the heat set in.   Then the first advertised Celtic Club meeting drew NO takers.    I was able to share Barm Brac and scones with some bridge players and others in the facility.   One of the bridge players is in my Bible Study.    Monica, my liaison at the center, wants to try again next month.    OK.  But I may just have to start collecting emails and numbers of Celtic People and send personal initiations which is how I started the Sheboygan County Branch way back when.

Anyway.  The first try, second if you count the Reading of the Proclamation, third strike am I out?

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I was home all day.  Good thing as the heat index was over 100 degrees.  It is supposed to be as bad tomorrow.   I do have to go out, but can go from one air conditioned place to another.

I baked Barm Brac this morning EARLY before the heat settled in for  the Celtic meeting at The Center for Creative Living tomorrow afternoon.   I will make the scones tomorrow, again very early before the heat index climbs.

I hope the gathering tomorrow goes well.  The heat may dampen it but perhaps people will want to come to an air conditioned venue for an event.


When Nicky is out in this heat, he just rolls in the grass.   He is no dummy.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I liked this quote of the day.  Especially the last sentence.   Hope you do too.

The life that conquers is the life that moves with a steady resolution and persistence toward a predetermined goal. Those who succeed are those who have thoroughly learned the immense importance of plan in life, and the tragic brevity of time.

          -- -- W.J. Davison



A day mostly at home.    I did go grocery shopping today as I will be baking tomorrow for the Celtic Tea, which is on Thursday.  I will be making Barm Brak, cherry scones and clotted cream.  I just hope that my efforts to advertise the event pay off.   

Bart stopped by this afternoon.    Always good to have someone to talk to.  

They say it may rain again tonight.  I HOPE they are wrong.   It is going to be hot and perhaps humid for the next several days in any case.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

 

Just got back from the Wichita Falls Quilt Guild that I attended with Barbara.    A nice guild.  I shared two of my wall hangings this meeting  (St. Kevin of Glendolough and Wee Thatched Cottage.)  They seemed to like them.    The guild does a quilt show every other year and next year in February is the next one.   They said I should put the wall hangings in the show which made me feel good.

The members were sure glad to see Barbara.  She had missed a meeting or two with her knee and the trip.  Barbara's knee is doing much better but her doctor says she has to still use her cane.

Aside from that I was busy during the day.   Bart and I went out to Fort Sill and got me a temporary pass.   We are working on a permanent pass as there are times he might not be able to drive and I will be taking him.   We stopped an saw Barb while we were there.

So.   It is bed time for me.   I got home after 8:30PM and Mr. Nicky was sure glad I was home.

Dia dhuit

Mary

A quiet day at home.   Richard and Brenda called.  Always good to talk to the kids.   They are well and sitting in rain as we have been.

It poured this morning.  I was amazed, as when I went to church at 8:30AM it was not too bad.  Even when I came home, but then the skies opened and it RAINED and RAINED and RAINED. Glad I am not in the flood zone.  Everything is so Green.   I wish my herb garden was doing better but I think I may have to relocate it.   New to Oklahoma, I need to learn.

All is well.  I have several projects that I am juggling which, as you know, is good for me. 

Dia dhuit


Mary

Home all day.

I was busy.  Mary came to clean.  I finished up the wash and folding.   Found that the new cleaner Mary is using on the kitchen causes some stickiness.  Looks great but my shoes stick. 

Pulled out the last of the Swedish meatballs and made some mashed potatoes for my main meal.  As George Hiner would have said.  "Wonder what the rich people are eating?"    Not better than we have and ours tastes better.

Worked a lot on the St. David wall hanging and started the second chapter of my Burns class.  

We are in the midst of a grand thunderstorm.  My Dish went out twice and the lights also.  Very short duration but annoying.   That was one benefit of cable. Storms did not disrupt tv service though power could.    This is supposed to pass over quickly as I understand.  Sure hope so as Nicky will need to get out once more before bed time and rain makes it goofy.

Bless you all.  

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A quiet day.  Mostly at home.  This afternoon, however, I went to pick up my new glasses.   Should be able to thread needles much better now.

After I got my glasses, I went over to spend some time visiting with Bart.  He had intended to come with me to pick up my glasses but had to wait for a repair person for their air conditioning.   So after I got my glasses, I stopped and visited with him.   Their kitty Jack was sure glad to see me.  He was upset when the repairman came though.

So a productive day, I think.  Time will tell on the glasses.  

Did dhuit

Mary

Happy St. Colm Cille Day

HAPPY ST. COLM CILLE DAY

St. Colm Cille (aka St. Columba) is indeed a busy patron. Along with St. Patrick and St. Brigit, he is a co patron saint of Ireland and along with St. Andrew, a co patron saint of Scotland.

St. Colm Cille was Irish. He was a passionate and holy man. Sent from Ireland as a penance for a sin (it is explained in the book that I am working on) he landed on The island of Iona on the southwest coast of Scotland and from there was an apostle to the Scots.

There are no special remembrances of his feast day. Patrick and Brigit get all the glory in Ireland and St. Andrew in Scotland.