Another quiet day.    The weather was OK.   In the mid to upper 60s. 

I did talk to a couple of people today, notably my cousin, Diana Cool, who is very interested in our ancestors and may get me back into updating Ancestry, my tree, along with my cousin, Colleen's daughter, Julie who has contacted me after seeing my  tree.     Since I moved to Oklahoma, I have been very BAD about working on it and probably have dozens of hints that I should update.   This may give me the push I need.

Tomorrow looks to be another quiet day.   I hope to catch Mass on the YouTube.    It has been very comforting to me.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Two rather uneventful days.    The weather is rather chilly and below normal.   But not bad, except for the wind.    Today one of my walks with Vita was really uncomfortable.    She is so low to the ground that it does not bother her much.       I might have just put her in the back yard this morning, but True Green did their thing yesterday at noon, that is not good for puppies at all.

Now I can let her out in back yard again.

It is hard to be secluded in my home, but I look at the families that cannot get food or are afraid of losing their apartment or home as this pandemic rolls on and on and realize how blessed I am.   I can even spend money on food for my DOG!!! would you believe?

I pray every time it enters my mind for the doctors and scientists to find a solution and cure and inoculation for this horrible disease.    In my 79 years I never envisioned such a far reaching and horrible pandemic.

I pray for you all.  
Love you all
Dia Dhuit
Mary

I woke up this morning to 31 degree temps but it quickly recovered and I was able to walk my Vita sans jacket this afternoon.    Not really WARM but in the mid 60s.which probable feels warm to my friends from the north.

We are on such a roller coaster of weather.   One day 31 one day 70;    Oh well, at least we get the 70s.  Vita does not care except she does not like rain, thunder or really strong winds.     I don't think that is asking too much either.  

I went grocery shopping for myself today, wearing a mask of course, the first time in three weeks.   It felt good.   I am reminded of my Grandma Bowser when she was very old and Aunt Kathleen offered to go grocery shopping for her.     Grandma started to give her list then sighed and leaned back and said.   "I LIKE TO CHOOSE MY OWN MEAT."    Now I know what she meant.    We lose our independence one little item at a time.

Love you all
Dia Dhuit
Mary

I woke up this morning to temperatures in the low 30's    They said there was snow.   Well, we , from
Wisconsin do not consider a few flakes as snow.   The ground was too warm to let it stay and there was not much.    BUT   30 degrees is still cold.

Home almost all day again.   I did go to the bank and got some money through the ATM.   What did we do before ATM.    I remember when it first started, if we were short of money, my boys would say "Why don't we just go to the money machine?"    I suppose kids still do that.

I kept my self pretty busy today and tomorrow have "permission" to go to the grocery store!!!


Dia Dhuit
Mary

I joined Archbishop Coakley's Mass this morning.    Fr. Phil had other plans for the parish that I did not feel I could attend.

The rest of the day I was alone.    Bart and Jeff called me today and Jim is emailing me regularly so I feel loved and cared for.    Am I blessed or what!!!!!!!!

Didn't do a lot, but I did fix a lovely supper of Spanish Rice with hamburger and corn for my supper.

Happy Easter.    May the blessings of Easter bring a quick end to this Pandemic that has invaded out world.

Stay safe and be ready to be a good part of this world when it comes back to being.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

We were supposed to have some possible bad weather including hail today.     We did have some thunder, which scared my little Vita, as I had taken her outside just when it got loud which sent her heading back to the front door as fast as her little legs could take her and drag me.

I spent part of the morning on the phone connecting with my Celtic friends who do not have email.   I would rather email everybody.    Normally I send the non email people printed copies, But since I wanted to wish everybody a Happy Easter, decided to call.    It was actually fun.   They are all friends and I had "voices in the house'. :)

This virus sure has us all in an odd situation.  I am kind of glad that I have become used to spending portions of my week alone.    It must be terrible for people who are used to having contact with other humans on a daily basis.   I pray for them.

Tomorrow is Easter Sunday.    Let us all pray that this situation will fairly quickly resolve itself.    A worldwide pandemic like this a almost impossible to comprehend.   

Meanwhile stay safe and be good to yourself and yours.
I love you all
Dia Dhuit
Mary

I can't believe that Sunday is Easter already.     This is probably the first and only time in my 79 years that I have not gone to church for the event.    At least Fr.Phil is able to say Mass and we can watch it on You Tube.

Hope all of you are staying safe and not too lonely.    I am so glad that I got my Vita when I did.   This house would be intolerable without something living besides me in it.

Love

Dia Dhuit
Mary

A mild but misty day today with no sunshine.

Was able to walk however, so I have had some exercise    I have some projects in the works, but kind of feel lazy today.     I did sweep the sun room and got really brave and ordered groceries to be delivered from Country Mart.   I have a few questions before I try again.   They do make substitutions which is OK but I have to learn how to communicate with my shopper.

Talked to a couple of my friends today.    Trying to connect with people every day.    Bart dropped off food for my dinner.    I can't hug him though:(   He stays the 6 feet away.

I also saw my chiropractor today.    My Arthritis Doctor, Dr. Simon, is going to consult with me over the phone on Thursday.    Probably safer.     I wore a mask that I made on Sunday to the chiropractor's office.    They were all wearing them too.

This is a bit rambling but that's OK.   You'll figure it out.     Tee Hee

Dia Dhuit
Mary

It is warming up.   We got as high as 52 Degrees, (though we started at 34)

Vita and I had a couple of nice walks.\

I am doing some cleaning anyway.    Might as well do something, Right?

I have a couple of sewing projects that I am going to work on, one of them a mask.    Can't find them so I thought I'd try to make my own.    I don't go out, except to doctor appointments and to pick up prescriptions through a drive through.    But I will be prepared.

Stay well and stay in.

Love you all
Dia Dhuit
Mary

Aren't we blessed to have homes to stay in?

I did take Miss Vita for a couple of walks, but the temperature on my home thermometer showed that 32 degrees is the highest.    WOULD you believe.   I came down here to be warm:)

Just did some cleaning today and stuff that one puts off when one is home all the time anyway.    Somehow not being ABLE to go out is the worst thing.    I miss all my friends and real people discussions.

Love you all
Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another day at home.     I did get a few calls today, from my son and friends which at least brought me in to contact with real people.

Also, on one of Vita's walks, I talked (at a distance) to a family that are moving and have their house up for sale.     I will miss them as (we laughed) our dogs have become friends.
Then I ran into another neighbor out in his yard and we talked.   He is a new cancer survivor so we had lots to share as I had not seen him in some time.

I am trying to figure out how to make a couple of masks for myself.    Just thought it would be a good idea and I have the time.

Love you all
Keep in touch
Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another pleasant, lonely day.     I finished everything I have to do on my taxes, so can relax on that.

Bart brought the dog treats that I will need soon to the door, but stepped back so I would not be exposed.   He does not likely have the virus but is thinking of me.   I miss the hugs but delight in the care.    Barbara will start working at home tomorrow.    Thank God.  I have worried about her going out.

Tonight I am having corn on the cob and a hamburger patty for dinner.     Want to join me.

I everybody OK?

Dia Dhuit
Mary

It was a pleasant day today.   I can't believe that April starts tomorrow.

I got my taxes done today.     Yea for me.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

We have had rain all day.    Fortunately it didn't start until about 9:30AM so Vita was able to relieve herself in ALL ways before.    I struggled this afternoon to get her out when the rain was down to a sprinkle to at least piddle.    She does not understand why I do this to her Bathroom:)

I am working on my taxes.    I know that we have until June now, but I need something to DO now. So there you go.

Rain falls on the earth'
Bringing life and hope to the world.
Trees are now leafing.

Love you
Mary

Another day alone.    At least it is nice out there and I took Vita for three walks.   I did get to talk to several people today.   It is hard enough not to be able to connect with people but to not hear voices is really bad.

I have been able to keep my self busy enough not to get bored. 

I will not be coming to Wisconsin in May for the Wild Game Dinner as planned.   It has been postponed along with most of the world.   Oh well,   I probably would have had to cancel anyway because of the risk.

You all stay safe, whatever that entails.   I am praying for you all every day.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

An odd day weather wise.   Warm but cloudy.

I had my port checked today and all is well.   Picked up a few things at Walgreens.   They will let you buy things through their drive in.    Bart doesn't let me interact with anybody.    He is right.   So far I am doing just fine.    HOpe the same is for you all.

Love you and prayers go out every day.
Dia Dhuit
Mary

It is a beautiful sunny day.   My thermometer says 82 degrees.     Vita and I took two walks today and really enjoyed them.      I am staying away from people.

One of my neighbors informed me that his wife is in the hospital with the virus.   Don't worry we were a full car lane and a sidewalk separated.    Only that close because I had trouble hearing him.     Pray for my friends.   I wondered why all three cars were home all week.    Thought maybe they were working from home.

Not encouraging.    We had not had positive tests in Lawton before I heard about this.

The news seems to have stagnated.   You hear of one good thing and two bad happen.

Praying for all of you and I am staying home.
Dia dhuit
Mary

We are having warm, dry days.    Nice for walks as I am trapped in this house as far as communication with real live people.      I realize that this is the best strategy at this time, but it is hard.    You, who know me, know what a social person I am.   That's why I get involved with things like bible study, writing club, Irish groups and quilting.

Oh.   Well   This too shall  pass.   I am praying for all of you that you do not succumb to this awful virus.      I am reminded of the polio epidemic in the early 50s.     A neighbor's daughter got it and died in an iron lung in Milwaukee.    My sister, Nora, was babysitting when the fever hit the girl.    My poor Mother was in a state of panic with all of her children.    Nora had to get gamma globulin shots and was she ever upset.

That too passed and thank God for the Salk vaccine.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

A foggy morning followed by a rather pleasant day weatherwise.    Vit a and I had two really nice walks. 


Kept reasonably busy today but I do miss people.   

Dia Dhuit
Mary