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.
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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
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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