Thursday.   A typical no appointment Thursday.   So, I came home at 9AM and except for going to clean litter box and let puppies out, worked on things around here.

There was a storm last night.  It didn't cause any difficulty in northwest Lawton, where Bart and Barb and I live, but in Geronimo, where Adam and Lexie (Barb's son and daughter in law and the parents of Adria and Abbie) there was HAIL.   Large and awful hail.   It even broke a window in the house.   The girls are with Bart and Barb in California, and (Thank God) Adam and Lexie are OK but what a scare.

I am heading back over to to Bart and Barb's soon.   They are leaving California tomorrow and plan on being home late on Sunday, so two more nights after tonight.    Poor Nicky is so confused and will be confused all over again when they come home.     I think he will be relieved.

I gave him a bath today and made an appointment with a veterinary clinic for his heartworm test.   Time to find him his doctor.

That is the day.    So far, I feel like I am in a protected part of Oklahoma and of Lawton as far as weather.   Hope it will stay that way.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Found the writer's club last night, there were only three other people there, but I guess it fluctuates.  Not a big club but they are very nice and dedicated amateurs like me.

Another hot day.   Bible Study this morning.   Tomorrow will be totally meeting free.  I am working on a wall hanging of St. David of Wales.   Intend to do a lot tomorrow.

Dia DHuit

Mary

It is in the mid to high 90s here today.   My thermometer on the ADT screen says 100Degrees but I know that does seem to run high.   I am tucked in my little house and doing fine.

Tonight I will be going to my first writer's club meeting here in Lawton at Cameron College.    I am rather excited.   I got the information for a contact person from the Lawton Public Library.   Thank the Lord for libraries.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Happy Mother's Day to any of my readers who are mothers.   I am lonely without my Mom but she is happy with our Dad in Heaven.

I went to Mass this morning and then spent some time with Bart and Barb's Critters.   I am taking care of them you know.

I will be heading back there in a bit to let them out and be with them.   Nicky is VERY confused.

Dia DHuit

Mary

May 7th.   Today would have been my sweetheart's 86th birthday.   Lord, I miss him.   But I know he is waiting for me.   I must be patient and I still have lots that I would like to do and see in this world before joining him.   Lord, I miss him!

Another beautiful day, so far, though they say that severe weather is expected later today and through part of tomorrow.    Possible severe storms and maybe hail.    Hope not.   That is always a problem.

I have finished one of the UFO quilt tops that was in my stash.   See I am getting back to normal.   I am also working on a wall hanging of St. David.   It is coming together.   I figure I will have some hand work to do of an evening, a good thing.

Did I tell you that I did find a writer's group?   I will be going to observe my first meeting on Tuesday evening.  They meet EVERY week which is perhaps more than I want, but then again, maybe not.   A regular weekly evening meeting might be a good thing and get me writing effectively again and get me out into the world.

Anyway, I haven't forgotten you but do get to the end of the days sometimes with nothing fun or eventful to write.

All is well.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

We are up into the 80s again.  Actually very comfortable.  Now if I can figure out how to keep the house temperature good.   There are fans everywhere and I have the lovely trees to help keep things moderate.

I went to mass and bible study today and then to see Dr. Toy, the chiropractor.   I don't have to go back for a whole week so I am getting better.

That's all.  I am tired.

Dia dhuit

Mary

It has been in the mid to upper 40s in the morning when Nicky and I walk, but it does warm up to the 70s so I am not complaining.

Just got back from dinner with Bart and Barb.  It is their 19th Wedding Anniversary today and I wanted to treat them.   We had a good meal and lovely evening at Applebee's.


Now to bed

Dia DHuit

Mary

I am sharing something that you probably read before.  Actually, I was gifted it at least 35 years ago by a dear friend, a fellow realtor, in California.     I hope I learned from it and have tried to remember what this dear lady said as I go through life.

If I Had My Life to Live Over by Nadine Stair

If I had my life to live over,

I'd dare to make more mistakes next time.

I'd relax, I would limber up.

I would be sillier than I have been this trip.

I would take fewer things seriously.

I would take more chances.

I would climb more mountains and swim more rivers.

I would eat more ice cream and less beans.

I would perhaps have more actual troubles,

but I'd Have fewer imaginary ones.

You see, I am one of those people who has lived sensibly and sanely,

hour after hour, day after day.

Oh, I've had my moments, and if I had to do it over again,

I'd have more of them.

In fact, I'd try to have nothing else.

Just moments,

one after another,

instead of living so many years ahead of each day.

I've been one of those people who never goes anywhere

without a thermometer, a hot water bottle,

a raincoat and a parachute.

If I had to do it again, I would travel lighter than I have.

If i had my life to live over, 

I would start bare foot earlier in the spring

and stay that way later in the fall.

I would go to more dances.

I would ride more merry-go-rounds.

I would pick more daises.

Enjoy.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A very quiet, beautiful day after the storms of last night.  

I did not go anywhere.  Mary came and cleaned the house at about 10AM.  My only break in the day.

I finished assembling a quilt top - I DO have to add edgings etc but am ready at that point to assemble.   I still can't find my iron.  Will have to buy a new one as I cannot be quilting without one.

Nicky and I just got back from a lovely walk.   It is beautiful outside.

Soon I will go to bed.

Dia dhuit

Mary

Tornado warnings, hail warnings, Severe thunderstorm warnings.    We no longer have to worry about the drought.    Isn't that nice.    No tornados.   But there was some hail.  After the storm passed, I went to get the mail and found that there were little ice pellets all over the grassy areas.

I saw Dr. Toy, my chiropractor, today.  I am doing much better.   If the storms would let up, I probably would feel wonderful.    I see him again next Wednesday.  We are stretching the times out.

I went to Hobby Lobby and Joanne's Fabrics and have what I need to DO stuff.   What a relief, now that I am feeling better.

Next week, Bart and Barb are going on a vacation to California for Barb's brother's birthday.   I will be watching the critters while they are gone.   Nicky will love that.   The Cats, Jack and Kitch will not be thrilled:)

Until tomorrow.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Morning is damp with the residue of rain

The birds, myriads of them,

Sing and caw and coo as we walk the street

dreaming of sunshine.

Mary J. Kunert

Just to let you know that I am still writing.   Not as much as I should, but since I am starting to feel better and doing more.   I have not been able to locate a writers group in Lawton.   I am going to start a CWI group and don't want to start a writers group too.   Perhaps I will check with the college.   I can be an old lady among young writers.   After all, at my age, I am a "wise woman"   in the nicest sense of the word.

Jeff called today.  They are back from Hawaii where they spent time with Matt and Kaoru and the children.   I think they are glad to be home but sad to have to leave as the old Irish song says.

Did do some sewing.   Tried to find a store to get some fabric, but failed.   

The roofers came and checked my roof.   He said he fixed a couple of things but is I leak again to let them know.    I know that roofs are tricky.

I did find an oregano plant and some chive seeds while I was out and when I got home, I planted these.   I cannot believe that there are no chive plants available anywhere in Lawton.

Tomorrow will be busy starting with a chiropractor appointment.   I had a whole five days between the last one and tomorrow.  Dr. Toy says that I AM getting better.

Dia dhuit

Mary

 

Happy St. Maughold's Day.   He is the patron saint of the Isle of Man you know.

It was a lovely day today, sunny with temps in the 70s and dry.

I went to Mass this morning and then to the Wednesday morning Bible Study.   We are starting Psalms.   So I joined at the right time.  I love Psalms and this is the beginning of the study.  As it is a different program, it will a new experience.  A nice group of people, all ladies.   I really did not ask if men were welcome, I don't know any to ask anyway.

Got home about 12:30PM after filling up the car.  I have a bid and a promise to fix the leaking sunroom roof.   Whew.  Don't want any serious damage done.

I went shopping with Bart this afternoon.  He just wanted company and I was glad to be out and about.  

Tomorrow I am home all day. I might do some sewing and am trying to work on sending inquiry letters on my book.

See.  If I put things in writing, I will do them.  I work well with "assignments:)


Dia Dhuit

Mary

We have been under tornado, flood and severe thunderstorm watches since about 3PM.   So far, not a drop of rain or thunderclap here in Lawton.

I am ready though.  One must be alert when these conditions exist.   Bart said they were closing the base at 1PM because of the possibility.   If the Army Base takes it seriously, I will too.

I seem to have misplaced or lost my iron in the move.   I do have one of those little wedgie spot irons, so used it to flatten the seams in the strips of the quilt top that I am assembling.   Very tedious, but it worked.

This morning, I had a couple of errands to run,  so I did that just before lunch.

 One of my errands was an annoyance.  I got a message from Walgreens that I had a prescription ready.    Turns out it is an antibiotic.   I had lab tests done on April 12 and it apparently I have a UTI.   Nobody called me to tell me but this prescription showed up - TWO WEEKS LATER with no notice.   I even called the Medical Center to find out if it was a possible reorder of the antibiotic for my sinus infection.    I am not impressed with the medical group and am preparing a letter to let them know this.   Aurora always let me know if there were problems with tests.

Oh well,   tomorrow is soon enough but that probably explains why I am still so tired all the time.

Tomorrow is the bible study at Holy Family.    They are starting the new study on Psalms so I am joining at just the right time.   They are using a different study guide than we used when we did Psalms at Blessed Trinity so it will ALL be new.

Til tomorrow.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I did it

I read the Proclamation of the Provisional Government of the Irish Republic, first read by Patrick Pearse on the steps of the GPO in Dublin on April 24, 1916.     I read it on the 25th because I used the post office in Lawton on Gore and 67 for my platform and the post office is closed on Sundays.

Nobody came, but you know me.   I read it anyway.   If I knew more people here, if I had been here longer that three months I may have gotten more of an audience.  BUT one gentleman and his wife gave me thumbs up and were pleased to hear what I was doing.   SO it was all worth it.   AND I really felt strongly about the 100th Anniversary.    I know that the Proclamation is read every year, but 100 years is special.   I do have a picture, but cannot fine my cord to download it and my Picasa is acting weird.   I need to find someone to come and help me sort this out.     I WILL.  I promise.

I had a chiropractor appointment today and don't have to go back til Friday.  Dr. Toy says I am Much better.

 Thank God.

Bless you all and pray for my friend, Peggy, as she has eye surgery tomorrow.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A lovely day

I started off early with Mass at 8:30AM.  It was gorgeous out.  in the upper 70s with a breeze.  Got kind of warm in the house (better get used to that) but the fans kept it comfortable.

I invited Bart and Barb over for dinner tonight.   I prepared Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes, carrots, salad and coconut cupcakes for dessert.    We had such a nice visit.   I love having company.  (Dick is rolling his eyes, though he did like it when family came.)

Think of me tomorrow at noon.   I will be reading the 1916 Irish Easter Rising Proclamation at the Post office on Gore in Lawton.   Have no idea if anybody will be there or not.   I spread the word to the few people I know.   I could not advertise, but did let the media know that I was doing it.

All the excitement will be over by 1PM.

Please pray for my friend Peggy Hurrie.  She has a macular bubble or hole in her eye.  She isis having a very serious treatment done on Tuesday and will have to keep her head down for up to two weeks.

As I said it was a lovely day.

Dia Dhuit

Mary  

A busy morning.   I saw Dr. Toy at 9:30AM.   He says I am coming together and actually I am feeling less joint pain.

Then at noon, I went to Aspen Dentist to have my permanent crown put in. That was painless and easy so now I am done with dentists until my next cleaning.

The rest of the day was quiet.   Barbara is not feeling well.  Please pray for her.  

I will spend the weekend getting ready for my reading of the Proclamation at the post office in Lawton on Monday.   There may be two people there, there may be none or there may be a crowd.  I did let the press and the TV station know that I am doing it.   I told them that I was not allowed to advertise but that perhaps they might find it interesting:)   This is a trick from my friend, Janet.

Nicky is really enjoying - I am not sure that that is the word - his back yard.   He has discovered that there are two squirrels in one of the elm trees and will spend literally an hour or more sitting there staring up at the tree.

Fresh air is good for him.

I can't find my iron!!!!!

Dia Dhuit

Mary

What a beautiful day.   The sun shone.  The temperatures were in the low 80s.  

Nicky and I took a couple of walks.  The first this morning was especially nice.  He is used to the people that are out in the morning when we are and does not bark at them.   But somebody new had better watch out because my CHUG is ready to take them on.   It is fun that there are several runners, dog walkers, the kids waiting for their school buses, walkers out when we are cruising.

I planted some more herbs today.  I think I told you I finally found Lavender.  I also bought a Rosemary and Basil plant.   My lawn mower, Nick, says he started some seedlings for me.  I hope they are basil and oregano.  I cannot find parsley or chives anywhere.   Very frustrating.

Now that I am feeling better.   I WILL get a plan. You know that I will.

Bless those that I love and those that I don't love, teach me that there is something in everybody.   I need to love everybody but I don't have to LIKE everybody.

Dia dhuit

Mary

Hi everybody.

A busy day.    I went to Mass at 9AM and then to the bible study group that I am joining.   A large group.   Today they finished a study of the Our Father and next week we start a study of Psalms.   So this is a good time for me to join them.

I had a chiropractor appointment this afternoon so it was a full day.   I am feeling much better, though not completely normal yet.

Called people tonight.  I do that when the evenings get too quiet.  Got to talk to Bret.   He is fine and sounds good.   Then Jim and Michelle returned my call, so we also had a nice visit.  Jim is recovering though there is more surgery and lots of healing to go.   They too sound good.   I am feeling good.   Nice to hear good things from those I love.

Te following is a notice that I sent to my Celtic Friends.  Thought you might enjoy it also

Dia Dhuit

Mary




Just to let you know what I am doing here in Oklahoma.    I will miss the book discussion group next month.   Hope to get one started here.   Won't be the same without all of you.
Also I will miss everybody at the CWI International Gathering April 29 - May 2.    Just too close to the move and coming back for a family wedding to be able to travel again.    Have fun for me at both events.
Here is what I am up to:

Guess What! On April 25th, one hundred years and one day, after the start of the Easter Rebellion(which began April 24, 1916) I am going to be reading the Proclamation on the steps of the U S. Post Office on 67th and Gore Avenue in Lawton OK. They say I can read but not advertise except by word of mouth. I figure Facebook is word of mouth.
SO - at 12 Noon on Monday April 25th be at the U. S. Post Office in Lawton to hear a small history and a recitation of the actual Proclamation.

Tell anybody you know in Oklahoma.
Thanks
Mary Kunert

Warmer and muggy.   It is not HOT, but in the 70s and quite humid.

I am finally feeling better.   Sure wonder where this dry hot air is that will make my arthritic joints feel healed?

I called the post office today and informed them that I WILL be reading the 1916 Irish Rising Proclamation on their steps on Monday 4/15 at noon.   They said I can but I cannot advertise.  So I am making the few people that I know aware of it and hope that noon at the Post office is busy.   I had to promise not to bring the rebels with me:)

I had to switch from the Center for Creative Living.  They backed out on me feeling that they were putting too much into an event that might be better attended if I had a group organized.   THIS WAS A WAY I WAS HOPING TO GET A GROUP STARTED!!!   They are still willing to let me start a Celtic group in their facility so I am not angry, just disappointed that we couldn't start off with the bang I had hoped.

Tomorrow I hope to meet my future Bible Study companions.

Dia DHuit

Mary

A whole day at home.  I think I am on the mend, though I am still weak as a dog.   Excuse me, Nicky.   Actually,  what kind of expression is that?   It isn't an expression.  The saying is "sick as a dog".   which doesn't make any sense either.

My house cleaner came late this morning so my house is clean again.   Not that it was THAT dirty, but I was really not picking up like I usually do, frankly.

I am plugging away at assembling one of the quilt tops I have ready to go.   A little every day makes me feel like less of a slug.    I am getting excited about the new wallhanging of St. David.   I may have to go to a fabric store to find the fabrics I need.   Oh darn:)

Tomorrow is Sunday and Mass.  I should be able to go and really participate.   I want to pick up my books for the new bible study that starts in two weeks.

We had a nice little thunder storm roll though a little bit ago.   I guess this is the order of the next couple of days.   They predict showers through Tuesday.  Nick will find me somewhat of a wet blanket as far as walks if this is so.

Until tomorrow

Dia Dhuit

Mary