Was home all day today.

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

Just checking in.

Dia dhuit

Mary'

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

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

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

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

Dia Dhuit

Mary

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

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

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

Dia Dhuit

Mary

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

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

Dia Dhuit

Mary

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

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

Mary

Boy, have I had a busy week.

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

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

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

He still loves his walks.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

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

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

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was a good day.

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

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

Altogether a good day because of the retreat.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I love you all

Dia Dhuit

Mary

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


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

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

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I had company for dinner tonight.   I love that.

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

Dia Dhuit

mary

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

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

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

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

Dia Dhuit

Mary

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

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


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

Dia Dhuit

Mary

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

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

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

Dia Dhuit

Mary

What a great day.

I talked to lots of people that I love.

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

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

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

Dia Dhuit

Mary

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

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

Dia Dhuit

Mary

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

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

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

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

Dia Dhuit

Mary

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

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

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Got my port flushed this morning.  All is well.

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

Dis Dhuit

Mary

A whole day at home.

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

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

Dia Dhuit

Mary