This has its good and its bads. I Like the ability to not have to answer to anybody else and I miss not having to answer to anybody else. Does that make any sense at all?
I slept until 8:AM and lo9lled in bed until 8:30AM. Spent the morning on writing. I am still trying to figure out a second poem to send to the Irish Fest Poetry Contests. Following lunch, I took a nap but it was way to hot to go the whole route that I usually take . I may go out again tonight. If I put it in writing I guess I have to.
Roxie and I sat on the deck for a while. I read and she enjoyed the fresh air. Now the trouble is going to be explaining to her when it is NOT nice to sit out there. I am sure she thinks I control that too.
So, I kept myself amused.
Tomorrow is the 50th Anniversary of my cousin, Mike Shea's ordination out at St. Michaels in Parnell. So that will be a busy day. I am looking forward to being with the Shea cousins and whoever else is there.
Dia dhuit
Mary
Michael Kelly " In a land where there are no musicians; in a land where there are no storytellers; teachers and poets; in a land where there are no men and women of vision and leadership; in a land where there are no legends, saints, and champions; in a land where there are no dreamers, the people will most certainly perish."
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Friday, June 27, 2014
I had a really really nice day. The weather was fine, I had the front door open most of the day.
Went to lunch with my Bank Ladies at the Dairy Queen and did a few errands. Cat food from the vet for our Roxie, mailed a couple things at the post office. And I also stopped at Fleet Farm to pick up some varied slats that I think I can use to frame that HUGE copy of my painting called I Watched the Trees Die.
This evening I went to the Ebco ArtSpace for the SVA Final Friday. It was fun. I painted a small piece that will be a part of the drawing at next month's Final Friday.
So. it is almost 9PM and my bed time. Tomorrow should be rather quiet and I am glad as Sunday is Fr. Mike Shea's 50 Anniversary of his Ordination at St. Michaels. That will be fun. Will se e lots of relatives and friends there.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
"In a land where there are no musicians; in a land where there are no storytellers, teachers and poets; in a land where there are no men and women of vision and leadership; in a land where there are no legends, saints and champions; in a land where there are no dreamers, the people will most certainly parish." Matthew Kelly
Went to lunch with my Bank Ladies at the Dairy Queen and did a few errands. Cat food from the vet for our Roxie, mailed a couple things at the post office. And I also stopped at Fleet Farm to pick up some varied slats that I think I can use to frame that HUGE copy of my painting called I Watched the Trees Die.
This evening I went to the Ebco ArtSpace for the SVA Final Friday. It was fun. I painted a small piece that will be a part of the drawing at next month's Final Friday.
So. it is almost 9PM and my bed time. Tomorrow should be rather quiet and I am glad as Sunday is Fr. Mike Shea's 50 Anniversary of his Ordination at St. Michaels. That will be fun. Will se e lots of relatives and friends there.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
"In a land where there are no musicians; in a land where there are no storytellers, teachers and poets; in a land where there are no men and women of vision and leadership; in a land where there are no legends, saints and champions; in a land where there are no dreamers, the people will most certainly parish." Matthew Kelly
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Finally, a beautiful day.
It was not to cold, not to hot. Not humid.
I was home all day and Dick is probably fussing in his urn, I had the doors open almost all day.
I fried out some brats and hamburgers for the next few meals and cooked up a bunch of dump sauce. It tastes good so I will eat it over noodles or rice.
I entered a poetry contest and worked on the book.
This evening , the condo complex had its first gathering. We started this last year. Whoever is available and wants to comes to our open area with a chair and a drink and perhaps a treat to just visit. Not bad we had a bout 10 0of us there for the first day and it was so lovely.
Now I am winding down for the day.
So. Good night and God be with you
Dia Dhuit
Mary
It was not to cold, not to hot. Not humid.
I was home all day and Dick is probably fussing in his urn, I had the doors open almost all day.
I fried out some brats and hamburgers for the next few meals and cooked up a bunch of dump sauce. It tastes good so I will eat it over noodles or rice.
I entered a poetry contest and worked on the book.
This evening , the condo complex had its first gathering. We started this last year. Whoever is available and wants to comes to our open area with a chair and a drink and perhaps a treat to just visit. Not bad we had a bout 10 0of us there for the first day and it was so lovely.
Now I am winding down for the day.
So. Good night and God be with you
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
I am content
Just arrived home from having dinner with Nora and Leif at "our" restaurant, The Blind Horse in Kohler. We had visited there the past two times they came to Wisconsin so why change a good thing.
We had such a great visit with a wonderful meal. Nora had Walleye, I had Salmon and Leif had Filet. then we shared tasted of everything. They serve their own wines so we shared a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. It is scrumptious and the bottle is unique too. When we finished, we walked to the back of the property and found the wine bar, which is also a wonderful place. Next time, we will start there for a wine tasting and then go up for dinner. I bought a bottle of the Sauvignon because it was so good. We found out all bout the place from the server and then he gave Nora an etched glass from the place to take home with her. Now we will SURELY remember, as if we needed an excuse.
The early part of the day was mildly active. I went grocery shopping, washed some sheets and did general work around the place.
Roxie seems very needy today. She was fussy when I got home but was very happy when I gave her a bit of salmon. That girl has good taste in food.
Tomorrow will be an at home day until late in the afternoon. If it is not a rainy day, the Condo residents are going to meet in our open space for our summer afternoon gatherings. They were fun last year. Whoever was around and felt like it came with a chair and something to drink and we visited. No obligation, but a good time to get to know each other better.
Now, it is 9:30PM. past my bedtime. That is good. I hope to sleep well . Today, my shoulder was not to painful. Keep your fingers crossed.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
We had such a great visit with a wonderful meal. Nora had Walleye, I had Salmon and Leif had Filet. then we shared tasted of everything. They serve their own wines so we shared a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. It is scrumptious and the bottle is unique too. When we finished, we walked to the back of the property and found the wine bar, which is also a wonderful place. Next time, we will start there for a wine tasting and then go up for dinner. I bought a bottle of the Sauvignon because it was so good. We found out all bout the place from the server and then he gave Nora an etched glass from the place to take home with her. Now we will SURELY remember, as if we needed an excuse.
The early part of the day was mildly active. I went grocery shopping, washed some sheets and did general work around the place.
Roxie seems very needy today. She was fussy when I got home but was very happy when I gave her a bit of salmon. That girl has good taste in food.
Tomorrow will be an at home day until late in the afternoon. If it is not a rainy day, the Condo residents are going to meet in our open space for our summer afternoon gatherings. They were fun last year. Whoever was around and felt like it came with a chair and something to drink and we visited. No obligation, but a good time to get to know each other better.
Now, it is 9:30PM. past my bedtime. That is good. I hope to sleep well . Today, my shoulder was not to painful. Keep your fingers crossed.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Sun and Rain
It was undetermined as to whether I would be busy today or not. My neighbor,Jean, called at about 8AM to see if I was going to Mass today. I did know that today is the Feast of St. John the Baptist, our church's patron saint. However, I had not noticed that there was a mass being celebrated at 10AM at the cemetery. There was no reason not to go and Jean was driving so I went. It was cloudy and muggy while we were there, but did not rain and the sun even came out for a bit.
Home again, I worked on the book until lunch time, then ate and went out to do some errands. When I got home, I rested a bit but got up when I heard the thunder that preceded a really heavy rainstorm. It poured. I wish I had a rain gauge. Sure glad we are not in a flood zone. I talked to a couple of people not far from here and they had no rain. It took a narrow very wild path. Now it is evening and the sun is out again. I am going for a walk.
I'm back. It was a nice walk. Sunshine! and I ran into people to talk to and walked part way with the Cornell's. Couldn't ask for more. Now that I am going more often, it is getting easier. I really miss a furry companion, but this is OK.
So tomorrow, will have dinner with Nora and Leif. I am so looking forward to that.
Until then,
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Home again, I worked on the book until lunch time, then ate and went out to do some errands. When I got home, I rested a bit but got up when I heard the thunder that preceded a really heavy rainstorm. It poured. I wish I had a rain gauge. Sure glad we are not in a flood zone. I talked to a couple of people not far from here and they had no rain. It took a narrow very wild path. Now it is evening and the sun is out again. I am going for a walk.
I'm back. It was a nice walk. Sunshine! and I ran into people to talk to and walked part way with the Cornell's. Couldn't ask for more. Now that I am going more often, it is getting easier. I really miss a furry companion, but this is OK.
So tomorrow, will have dinner with Nora and Leif. I am so looking forward to that.
Until then,
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Monday, June 23, 2014
A usual busy Monday. It poured last night but there was no rain during the day. Also very little sun.
I left at about 9 AM for bible study. I had to drop things off at one place and pick things up at another on my way. We have a new member in our study group. Barbara. I knew her and she knows Mom. We will be in Acts for a LONG time yet and this week were talking about the spirit of giving and sharing.
Then I drove to Sheboygan to spend time with Mom. She looked good. We had a lovely visit, remembering. Jeff usually has a couple more pictures from the sorting to identify. This week one was easy for me. It was Grandma Bowser and me on the occasion of my First Communion.
I had lunch with my friend Jena from the Plymouth Writers club than was able to be home the rest of the afternoon.
I am tired now. Worked on the book and a bit of digging out of some chives in the garden.
So. Until tomorrow.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
I am not giving an opinion on this but it is interesting.
I left at about 9 AM for bible study. I had to drop things off at one place and pick things up at another on my way. We have a new member in our study group. Barbara. I knew her and she knows Mom. We will be in Acts for a LONG time yet and this week were talking about the spirit of giving and sharing.
Then I drove to Sheboygan to spend time with Mom. She looked good. We had a lovely visit, remembering. Jeff usually has a couple more pictures from the sorting to identify. This week one was easy for me. It was Grandma Bowser and me on the occasion of my First Communion.
I had lunch with my friend Jena from the Plymouth Writers club than was able to be home the rest of the afternoon.
I am tired now. Worked on the book and a bit of digging out of some chives in the garden.
So. Until tomorrow.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
I am not giving an opinion on this but it is interesting.
The Arctic Ocean
is warming up, icebergs are growing scarcer and in some places the
seals are finding the water too hot, according to a report to the
Commerce Department yesterday from
Consulate, at Bergen, Norway
Reports from
fishermen, seal hunters, and explorers all point to a radical change
in climate conditions and hitherto unheard-of temperatures in the
Arctic zone. Exploration expeditions report that scarcely any ice has
been met as far north as 81 degrees 29
minutes.
Soundings to a
depth of 3,100 meters showed the gulf stream still very warm. Great
masses of ice have been replaced by moraines of earth and stones, the
report continued, while at many points well known glaciers have
entirely
disappeared.
Very few seals
and no white fish are found in the eastern Arctic, while vast shoals
of herring and smelts which have never before ventured so far north,
are being encountered in the old seal fishing grounds. Within a few
years it is predicted that due to the ice melt the sea will rise and
make most coastal cities
uninhabitable.
* * * * * * * *
*
I apologize, I
neglected to mention that this report was from November 2, 1922, as reported by the AP and
published in The Washington Post; 93+ years
ago.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
I was home all day, except for a short walk after lunch. I decided that since it was Sunday, I would rest.
I worked on the book a bit and called a couple of people, but basically, I just rested, read, played games.
Tomorrow will start out as a normal Monday. Back to Bible Study followed by a visit with Mom.
So. with nothing exciting, I will say goodnight to you all.
Dia Dhuit
mary
I worked on the book a bit and called a couple of people, but basically, I just rested, read, played games.
Tomorrow will start out as a normal Monday. Back to Bible Study followed by a visit with Mom.
So. with nothing exciting, I will say goodnight to you all.
Dia Dhuit
mary
Friday, June 20, 2014
It was a gloomy day
Actually it was raining when I got up but that did not last too long. But it remained a cloudy, cool yet muggy day anyway.
I went to the Exchange Bank for coffee and a piece of bakery. I let people know that I was going to be there but this time noone came. I got all the thank you notes for the Bloomsday event written and picked up some coffee beans for me. I was almost out of my good stuff.
Home again, I mailed the notes, did some wash and made some phone calls. Lori came to clean at about 11:30AM. I joined the bank ladies at the Dairy Queen at 12:30. I dropped off some clothes at St. Vinny's and picked up some meds for our Roxie on my way there.
Home again, I rested for a while, then baked some bread and cupcakes. I wanted to try something, and it worked. I used a coffee stout instead of water in a chocolate cake mix. I had to bake the bread because there was some beer left. I made my simple beer bread - self rising flour, sugar, salt and beer. I simply cannot waste.
This evening, I drove over to UW Sheboygan, to view an art exhibit. My friend from Poets at Mead, Lisa Vihos' father, artist Georg Vihos, passed away in September of last year. This is an exhibit of his works which are for sale. It will be at the UW until July 25. I had seen Lisa and her sister on Bloomsday, gathering his things from his studio at Ebco and she told me about the exhibit. I was impressed and was glad to have an hour of enjoyment of beautiful art. You can see some too at georgvihosart.com
So a full but pleasant day. The rest of the weekend will be quiet. I have several projects and wrap up things to do. Then Monday will start a pretty normal week. I look forward to seeing Nora and Leif on Wednesday as they swing back into Sheboygan County before heading back home.
So another day of June is rolling over.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
I went to the Exchange Bank for coffee and a piece of bakery. I let people know that I was going to be there but this time noone came. I got all the thank you notes for the Bloomsday event written and picked up some coffee beans for me. I was almost out of my good stuff.
Home again, I mailed the notes, did some wash and made some phone calls. Lori came to clean at about 11:30AM. I joined the bank ladies at the Dairy Queen at 12:30. I dropped off some clothes at St. Vinny's and picked up some meds for our Roxie on my way there.
Home again, I rested for a while, then baked some bread and cupcakes. I wanted to try something, and it worked. I used a coffee stout instead of water in a chocolate cake mix. I had to bake the bread because there was some beer left. I made my simple beer bread - self rising flour, sugar, salt and beer. I simply cannot waste.
This evening, I drove over to UW Sheboygan, to view an art exhibit. My friend from Poets at Mead, Lisa Vihos' father, artist Georg Vihos, passed away in September of last year. This is an exhibit of his works which are for sale. It will be at the UW until July 25. I had seen Lisa and her sister on Bloomsday, gathering his things from his studio at Ebco and she told me about the exhibit. I was impressed and was glad to have an hour of enjoyment of beautiful art. You can see some too at georgvihosart.com
So a full but pleasant day. The rest of the weekend will be quiet. I have several projects and wrap up things to do. Then Monday will start a pretty normal week. I look forward to seeing Nora and Leif on Wednesday as they swing back into Sheboygan County before heading back home.
So another day of June is rolling over.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Sign in a store. No Senior Discounts-You have had twice as long to get the money.
Thursday, June 19, 2014
A long day
It seems that way anyhow.
I was busy all morning with finishing up Bloomsday, except for thank you notes, and actually, I make a thank you note.
Then after lunch, I took the thank you note to Sun Graphics to copy and to get envelopes for. I also went to the bank, the post office, dropped things off at St. Vinnies and went to Walmart for some office supplies. Whew.
So much to do around here, but after dinner, I decided to take a walk. I am trying to go on one at least three times a week and the weather was perfect for it today. I could ear the kids playing baseball as I walked too. I love that.
Tomorrow, I have decided to get up early and go to the Exchange Bank for morning coffee. One way to get me up and onto the day.
Til tomorrow then
Dia dhuit
Mary
I was busy all morning with finishing up Bloomsday, except for thank you notes, and actually, I make a thank you note.
Then after lunch, I took the thank you note to Sun Graphics to copy and to get envelopes for. I also went to the bank, the post office, dropped things off at St. Vinnies and went to Walmart for some office supplies. Whew.
So much to do around here, but after dinner, I decided to take a walk. I am trying to go on one at least three times a week and the weather was perfect for it today. I could ear the kids playing baseball as I walked too. I love that.
Tomorrow, I have decided to get up early and go to the Exchange Bank for morning coffee. One way to get me up and onto the day.
Til tomorrow then
Dia dhuit
Mary
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Storm
Well, if we needed rain, I think we have enough now. Boy, thunder, lightening, wind and it poured this morning. I was glad that I had no commitments today. Around lunch time, I did go over to the Pig to pick up a couple of things and buy my lottery ticket.
I slept quite late this morning and now am finally feeling kind of normal after my odyssey on Monday. The storm made my arthritis hurt. First I was thinking that the shot was not working at all but then realized that it was my neck, not my shoulder. That pain leaves in the sunshine.
I got several things done to wrap up Bloomsday. By the way, we made the front page of the Sheboygan Press. Mother was delighted. I like to make her smile.
Tomorrow I have to run a few errands and finish thank you notes for all of our readers at the Bloomsday event. They were spectacular.
Happy Thursday
Dia Dhuit
Mary
The books we think we ought to read are poky, dull, and dry;
The books that we would like to read we are ashamed to buy;
The books that people talk about we never can recall;
And the books that people give us, oh, they're the worst of all.
Carolyn Wells
I slept quite late this morning and now am finally feeling kind of normal after my odyssey on Monday. The storm made my arthritis hurt. First I was thinking that the shot was not working at all but then realized that it was my neck, not my shoulder. That pain leaves in the sunshine.
I got several things done to wrap up Bloomsday. By the way, we made the front page of the Sheboygan Press. Mother was delighted. I like to make her smile.
Tomorrow I have to run a few errands and finish thank you notes for all of our readers at the Bloomsday event. They were spectacular.
Happy Thursday
Dia Dhuit
Mary
The books we think we ought to read are poky, dull, and dry;
The books that we would like to read we are ashamed to buy;
The books that people talk about we never can recall;
And the books that people give us, oh, they're the worst of all.
Carolyn Wells
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
post Bloomsday
After the storm last night it was sure nice to have sunshine. It was a bit muggy, but could have been so much worse.
I went to the 8AM morning Mass so that I could pick up the sacrament for Mother and her fellow Catholics at Meadow View. Then I gassed up the car and went home for breakfast and an hour nap. (I am recovering from 24 hours of Bloomsday.) I left for Meadow View and Mom at about 10:30AM. Delivered the sacrament to her and the other residents then we had a visit. I left after helping her down to the dining room for dinner. I know that Nora and Leif were coming to visit this afternoon so did not want her tired out.
Home again, I had a lunch and then rested before heading over to my neighbor Linda's home for a party, a gathering, for the old and new boards of the the Tall Grass Condos. It was fun. While there, Bob and Peggy invited Alison and I to join them at the Black Pig for dinner. I had not other plans so why not. Their son owns the Black Pig in both Sheboygan and Elkhart Lake.
We had a great dinner and wonderful company. What I did not expect was they treated us. They are such fun and lovely people.
I had steak. When we got there, I realized that I had been hungry for MEAT for a while. This was great too. Served over spinach and mashed potatoes.
So that is the day.
Til tomorrow
Dia Dhuit
Mary
I went to the 8AM morning Mass so that I could pick up the sacrament for Mother and her fellow Catholics at Meadow View. Then I gassed up the car and went home for breakfast and an hour nap. (I am recovering from 24 hours of Bloomsday.) I left for Meadow View and Mom at about 10:30AM. Delivered the sacrament to her and the other residents then we had a visit. I left after helping her down to the dining room for dinner. I know that Nora and Leif were coming to visit this afternoon so did not want her tired out.
Home again, I had a lunch and then rested before heading over to my neighbor Linda's home for a party, a gathering, for the old and new boards of the the Tall Grass Condos. It was fun. While there, Bob and Peggy invited Alison and I to join them at the Black Pig for dinner. I had not other plans so why not. Their son owns the Black Pig in both Sheboygan and Elkhart Lake.
We had a great dinner and wonderful company. What I did not expect was they treated us. They are such fun and lovely people.
I had steak. When we got there, I realized that I had been hungry for MEAT for a while. This was great too. Served over spinach and mashed potatoes.
So that is the day.
Til tomorrow
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Sunday, June 15, 2014
The wind was pretty strong today
I rested as much as I possibly could today, between baking my last batch of scones and loading the car for the "Big Bloomsday Marathon." It is really NOT a marathon but will seem that way to me as I will be surviving tomorrow on naps.
It is 6:30PM. I am going to bed at 7PM and have set the alarm for 10PM. I can take my shower, and finish loading the car so that I can get to Ebco to open up and get things set up. We need to start the reading at midnight and keep things moving. Not much in the papers though I send two press releases and Paul contacted the stations. Jane, from the Press is coming to cover the event but that will be kind of after the fact. We are hoping for word of mouth and the many sites that we have tried to cover.
Come if you can even if only for an hour or so.
I think the pain in my arm is easing. Hope it isn't just wishful thinking. I should know if it has helped in a week or so.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
It is 6:30PM. I am going to bed at 7PM and have set the alarm for 10PM. I can take my shower, and finish loading the car so that I can get to Ebco to open up and get things set up. We need to start the reading at midnight and keep things moving. Not much in the papers though I send two press releases and Paul contacted the stations. Jane, from the Press is coming to cover the event but that will be kind of after the fact. We are hoping for word of mouth and the many sites that we have tried to cover.
Come if you can even if only for an hour or so.
I think the pain in my arm is easing. Hope it isn't just wishful thinking. I should know if it has helped in a week or so.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Saturday, June 14, 2014
ouch
I have been sore all day. Dr. Fehrman did tell me that this might happen. I hope it is the storm before the calm. I know, I know, I reversed it.
Today was a nice day. Pleasant temps and a nice breeze. I spent the day gradually getting things ready for Monday. I have to leave at 11PM so want EVERYTHING done by noon so that I can rest the whole afternoon. (This gives a couple of hours in the afternoon if there are trailing things left to do.)
I went to the 4PM Mass. I was a Eucharistic Minister AND took Communion to Tom and Rita so I am twice blessed today. Kate was at Mass and worshiped with me. It is good to be with a companion that one knows. My cousin Greg Ziegler and his wife Kathy and family were at Mass. Greg has been so ill but was able to walk up for communion. I gave him and Kathy a hug on the way out. He looks pretty good considering what his body is going through. Pray for him.
By the way, Kate just got word that her daughter in law, Becky, has breast cancer. Surgery this week. Please pray. It was a shock and they are scared.
Tomorrow I will finish what I need for the next full 24 hours. AND REST.
Take care of your all.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Today was a nice day. Pleasant temps and a nice breeze. I spent the day gradually getting things ready for Monday. I have to leave at 11PM so want EVERYTHING done by noon so that I can rest the whole afternoon. (This gives a couple of hours in the afternoon if there are trailing things left to do.)
I went to the 4PM Mass. I was a Eucharistic Minister AND took Communion to Tom and Rita so I am twice blessed today. Kate was at Mass and worshiped with me. It is good to be with a companion that one knows. My cousin Greg Ziegler and his wife Kathy and family were at Mass. Greg has been so ill but was able to walk up for communion. I gave him and Kathy a hug on the way out. He looks pretty good considering what his body is going through. Pray for him.
By the way, Kate just got word that her daughter in law, Becky, has breast cancer. Surgery this week. Please pray. It was a shock and they are scared.
Tomorrow I will finish what I need for the next full 24 hours. AND REST.
Take care of your all.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Friday, June 13, 2014
It was a beautiful day
The weather was wonderful today. A cool breeze was no problem because of the wonderful sunshine. The breeze died down in the afternoon anyway.
My friends, Barb and Dick, left for Minneapolis at about the same time that I headed to see Dr. Fehrman at the Clinic. He and I discussed the x-ray and MRI of my shoulder. There is obvious damage. I had choices. Wait (not an option), try a shot in an area that Dr. Fehrman thinks May help, or surgery. I decided with his council. That the shot with a followup in four weeks would be the best now. I told him that I had to be healed or at least able to travel in September for Scotland.
This will work. If I need the surgery, I would have time to heal, at least well enough for travel by Scotland.
Now, the weekend is free to be ready for Midnight on Sunday at the Ebco Center.
I am still getting response and it is going to be a go.
Til tomorrow
I am sore and tired and sad. Just want to sleep and not ache.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
My friends, Barb and Dick, left for Minneapolis at about the same time that I headed to see Dr. Fehrman at the Clinic. He and I discussed the x-ray and MRI of my shoulder. There is obvious damage. I had choices. Wait (not an option), try a shot in an area that Dr. Fehrman thinks May help, or surgery. I decided with his council. That the shot with a followup in four weeks would be the best now. I told him that I had to be healed or at least able to travel in September for Scotland.
This will work. If I need the surgery, I would have time to heal, at least well enough for travel by Scotland.
Now, the weekend is free to be ready for Midnight on Sunday at the Ebco Center.
I am still getting response and it is going to be a go.
Til tomorrow
I am sore and tired and sad. Just want to sleep and not ache.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Thursday, June 12, 2014
It was a lovely day. Sunshine and gentle breezes. Dick would have been horrified, I had the doors open almost all day.
Barbara and Dick left rather early for Manitowoc to visit her cousin, so I had the morning to myself. I worked on Bloomsday and the Book and just rested after a bit because for some reason, after an almost comfortable day yesterday, my arm and shoulder are really hurting today.
When they came home, Barbara and I went to Sheboygan to visit Mother. It was a nice visit. Lots of remembering for the three of us. We left about four thirty as Mom was getting tired. But what a joy.
A nice visiting evening for the three of us. We had soup and Pasties for supper and more visiting. They are leaving early and I have an 8:30AM doctor appointment so sleep is being sought by all of us.
Til tomorrow.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Barbara and Dick left rather early for Manitowoc to visit her cousin, so I had the morning to myself. I worked on Bloomsday and the Book and just rested after a bit because for some reason, after an almost comfortable day yesterday, my arm and shoulder are really hurting today.
When they came home, Barbara and I went to Sheboygan to visit Mother. It was a nice visit. Lots of remembering for the three of us. We left about four thirty as Mom was getting tired. But what a joy.
A nice visiting evening for the three of us. We had soup and Pasties for supper and more visiting. They are leaving early and I have an 8:30AM doctor appointment so sleep is being sought by all of us.
Til tomorrow.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
On a cloudy day
I was a cloudy day and stayed in the lot 60s. I found it quite comfortable. Don't mind wearing a jacket, especially my newest denim jacket.
I was home all morning. Didn't feel too well so I rested on the couch for a while. I think it was the pill that I am taking to offset the allergy to iodine that left me a bit woozy.
My appointment with Tim Ebenreiter so that he could give me a key and educate me on the alarm system for the Ebco ArtSpace on Monday was at 1:30PM today. Remember, A 24 hour reading of the book Ulysses by James Joyce. Bloomsday. I am pleased that we have the day pretty well covered could use someone between 11AM and 1PM and 5PM to 6PM. Anybody chomping at the bit to read
From Wikipedia:
Bloomsday is a commemoration and celebration of the life of Irish writer James Joyce during which the events of his novel Ulysses (which is set on 16 June 1904) are relived. It is observed annually on 16 June in Dublin and elsewhere.
I did stop at Hobby Lobby and the bank on the way to the Ebco appointment, then on to Sheboygan Memorial for my MRI. I had taken all my pills so we could do the procedure. It went well. I don't get alarmed in the tube with all the noises and just try to relax. I may have even drifted off. It was almost four when I was done. I did my grocery shopping on the way home. Forgot Gorganzola Cheese for Monday. No problem, the store is not going anywhere.
Tomorrow, my friend Barbara and her husband Dick are coming to stay for a day or so. They have relatives in Milwaukee, I think Barb's aunt is in a nursing home or something. We have been friends since grade school. Were even in the convent together. She did stay longer.
I am doing this early so that I won't forget. I ache all over today so will take a nice hot bath before I go to bed. I will see Dr. Fehrman on Friday to evaluate my shoulder.
So. Until tomorrow.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
I was home all morning. Didn't feel too well so I rested on the couch for a while. I think it was the pill that I am taking to offset the allergy to iodine that left me a bit woozy.
My appointment with Tim Ebenreiter so that he could give me a key and educate me on the alarm system for the Ebco ArtSpace on Monday was at 1:30PM today. Remember, A 24 hour reading of the book Ulysses by James Joyce. Bloomsday. I am pleased that we have the day pretty well covered could use someone between 11AM and 1PM and 5PM to 6PM. Anybody chomping at the bit to read
From Wikipedia:
Bloomsday is a commemoration and celebration of the life of Irish writer James Joyce during which the events of his novel Ulysses (which is set on 16 June 1904) are relived. It is observed annually on 16 June in Dublin and elsewhere.
I did stop at Hobby Lobby and the bank on the way to the Ebco appointment, then on to Sheboygan Memorial for my MRI. I had taken all my pills so we could do the procedure. It went well. I don't get alarmed in the tube with all the noises and just try to relax. I may have even drifted off. It was almost four when I was done. I did my grocery shopping on the way home. Forgot Gorganzola Cheese for Monday. No problem, the store is not going anywhere.
Tomorrow, my friend Barbara and her husband Dick are coming to stay for a day or so. They have relatives in Milwaukee, I think Barb's aunt is in a nursing home or something. We have been friends since grade school. Were even in the convent together. She did stay longer.
I am doing this early so that I won't forget. I ache all over today so will take a nice hot bath before I go to bed. I will see Dr. Fehrman on Friday to evaluate my shoulder.
So. Until tomorrow.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Monday, June 09, 2014
Lovely day
I made up my mind to be busy today. Actually, I woke up kind of miserable. Aching and not feeling well. So I rested for a while and read the paper, then started baking scones and I make pancakes and ham for lunch.
This got me moving so I decided to go out to Rhine to shoot some pistol. With no league, I figured I could do a bit of practicing without inconveniencing anybody. I am still using my left hand. With the new grips and shooting very carefully by myself, I am training my left hand to follow the rule. (Finger only on trigger when shooting.) It went well. If I do end up having surgery on my right shoulder, this will slow me up a bit, but I do hope to rejoin the league in the Fall.
This got me moving so I decided to go out to Rhine to shoot some pistol. With no league, I figured I could do a bit of practicing without inconveniencing anybody. I am still using my left hand. With the new grips and shooting very carefully by myself, I am training my left hand to follow the rule. (Finger only on trigger when shooting.) It went well. If I do end up having surgery on my right shoulder, this will slow me up a bit, but I do hope to rejoin the league in the Fall.
A typical super busy Monday
I started off by leaving the house a little before 9AM. I stopped at Sun Graphics. I had a picture of James Joyce and a map of Bloom's Dublin enlarged so that I can mount them on a poster board. I also got the updated Tallgrass directory copied for distribution. Next stop
Blessed Trinity. I picked up the hosts for Mom and the other Meadow View Catholics and went to the Bible Study meeting. We are still studying Saul's conversion. Lots to talk about, not too many people get knocked off of their horses and struck blind. We are trying to figure Paul out. He was obviously an extremely intense guy, probably hard to get along with but great to have on your side.
Next I drover to Meadow View to spend a bit of time with Mom and give her communion. Dolores and Ken were there when I got there. Then when I got back from giving the sacrament to the other residents, Jeff, Kathy, Sarah and Shane were there, so I just stayed for a little bit and got the bills all figured out. She will be down to just Meadow View and doctors soon.
I picked up Sy Regan after stopping at Perkins for a sandwich and we went to the Sheboygan County Writers. I picked up another reader for next Monday. Just a couple of slots left now.
So I am pretty sore now, always am in the evening so I will go to bed. The MRI is tomorrow afternoon. I start taking pills at 1:30AM so have set the alarm.
Til tomorrow
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Blessed Trinity. I picked up the hosts for Mom and the other Meadow View Catholics and went to the Bible Study meeting. We are still studying Saul's conversion. Lots to talk about, not too many people get knocked off of their horses and struck blind. We are trying to figure Paul out. He was obviously an extremely intense guy, probably hard to get along with but great to have on your side.
Next I drover to Meadow View to spend a bit of time with Mom and give her communion. Dolores and Ken were there when I got there. Then when I got back from giving the sacrament to the other residents, Jeff, Kathy, Sarah and Shane were there, so I just stayed for a little bit and got the bills all figured out. She will be down to just Meadow View and doctors soon.
I picked up Sy Regan after stopping at Perkins for a sandwich and we went to the Sheboygan County Writers. I picked up another reader for next Monday. Just a couple of slots left now.
So I am pretty sore now, always am in the evening so I will go to bed. The MRI is tomorrow afternoon. I start taking pills at 1:30AM so have set the alarm.
Til tomorrow
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Saturday, June 07, 2014
Saturday
I went for a walk just before lunch. I am trying to get out at least three times a week, more if possible and I walk for about a half an hour. It isn't much fun without a doggie, but I do run into people in the neighborhood here and there so it is not too lonely.
I do like looking around at nature and hearing the sounds of the birds and today, the bats at the baseball fields. The sound of the bats make me remember fondly when Bart and Bret played ball. Those were happy days for me and I think for them. We spend most afternoons and evenings at a practice or game during that season. I was always so proud to see my boys playing and flowering. Good exercise and other skills.
I did a lot of scheduling for Bloomsday. Still could use some readers. Can I tempt anybody? Things are coming together.
I went to Mass at 4PM. I got a call to substitute for a Eucharistic Minister so got to give communion again. I am assigned to next week. I love that and fear that if I have surgery, I will be unable to for at least several weeks. Oh well.
Tomorrow I will finish up the board minutes for Tallgrass and work on a chapter of the "book" It is moving slowly now. When I take the quotation marks off you will know that it is no longer a chore.
We are supposed to get some rain tonight. I really hope so. It would be just a nice treat for the pots I have planted. I have way too much chives so am going to thin them a bit. Still no sign of Oregano though. I am so shocked. I thought it was impossible to kill oregano. It is kind of like Lemon Balm. Once it take root, it is a forever plant.
So. Sleep tight.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
I do like looking around at nature and hearing the sounds of the birds and today, the bats at the baseball fields. The sound of the bats make me remember fondly when Bart and Bret played ball. Those were happy days for me and I think for them. We spend most afternoons and evenings at a practice or game during that season. I was always so proud to see my boys playing and flowering. Good exercise and other skills.
I did a lot of scheduling for Bloomsday. Still could use some readers. Can I tempt anybody? Things are coming together.
I went to Mass at 4PM. I got a call to substitute for a Eucharistic Minister so got to give communion again. I am assigned to next week. I love that and fear that if I have surgery, I will be unable to for at least several weeks. Oh well.
Tomorrow I will finish up the board minutes for Tallgrass and work on a chapter of the "book" It is moving slowly now. When I take the quotation marks off you will know that it is no longer a chore.
We are supposed to get some rain tonight. I really hope so. It would be just a nice treat for the pots I have planted. I have way too much chives so am going to thin them a bit. Still no sign of Oregano though. I am so shocked. I thought it was impossible to kill oregano. It is kind of like Lemon Balm. Once it take root, it is a forever plant.
So. Sleep tight.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
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