Sunday is never a bad day for me. Sam and I have coffee together even though he is 1000 miles away. Thank you Sam. The day was a "rest up day, didn't do much of anything and slept a lot.
Sunday began as somewhat foggy and warm and by late afternoon temperature dropped and thunder and lightning storms followed. Cooler today but bearable. Now it's cooling off again. But expecting 50 degree weather tomorrow. Cathy and Dean are driving back from their two weeks in Florida today. Hope they made it ok, they will be driving back through tornado territory as Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kentucky are all under the watch with several touching down.
The news is still not good in the middle east, especially in Libya, as their leader continues to say his citizens love him as he sends in his soldiers and mercinaries to try and beat down their revolt. It is being reported that the citizens are are leaving the country any way they can, many are walking across the border to Egypt where the revolt there has put their leader out of control. The US along with the UN is becoming more involved in Libya, I am seriously hoping the we do not send troops over there as France has offered up troops to quell the violence.
Demonstrations in Wisconsin against the governors plan to make Wisconsin a "right to work state" have heightened concern from non-union ranks. The governor stated today that without the votes from the Democratic Congressmen he will have to start laying off employees to meet the financal burden of the state. The demonstrators have filled the state capitol and refuse to leave even for cleaning. Wonder if they will clean the place up after it's over as the demonstrators in Egypt are doing. Some news reporters are being pushed and shoved in Wisconsin and one was "punched" two times.
But today I have pretty much stayed out of the fray and went shopping at DMH Thrift store. I'm really needing some larger clothes and found one sweater, one jacket, one shirt and two turtle necks. They were all in good condition, maybe even never worn and the total price was $5.13. They are trying to get rid of all the winter stuff and are having 75% off of nearly everything in the store. DMH operates to support various activities for Decatur Memorial Hospital. Glad I went today.
Let us see what tomorrow brings:)
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
February 26, 2011
Doggone, after 2 wrong number calls during the night nad not getting back to sleep as quickly as I would have liked left the house this morning to drive down to Vandalia to my cousins visitatio and memorial service. Would have like to be there by nine am, but started late having had only one cup of coffee and no breakfast. The roads were clear and dry....after snowing the day before sort of expected some icy pavement.
The service was lovely, a celebration of life the minister called it. And it was, as around 65 to 75 people gathered to remember "Tootie", Georgia Pauline Donaldson Beccue. They were mostly relatives and former co-workers. Conversations were light and happy as most of us had not seen some of us for as many as fifty years. I was so delighted to see four of my first cousins from my fathers side, Danny Donaldson, Donna Belle Christman, Marvin Heather and Marilyn Calvert. And many second cousins and a few third cousins, great and great great nieces and nephews. Tooties Daughters remembered their mother with lovely words to all.
When the services were over I made a visit to Lisa and we had a good visit. She made me a pot of coffe and I started home. I was pretty zonked by that time and HUNGRY. Got home about 2:30 had blueberry waffles and ham....and slept until 7 pm.
The service was lovely, a celebration of life the minister called it. And it was, as around 65 to 75 people gathered to remember "Tootie", Georgia Pauline Donaldson Beccue. They were mostly relatives and former co-workers. Conversations were light and happy as most of us had not seen some of us for as many as fifty years. I was so delighted to see four of my first cousins from my fathers side, Danny Donaldson, Donna Belle Christman, Marvin Heather and Marilyn Calvert. And many second cousins and a few third cousins, great and great great nieces and nephews. Tooties Daughters remembered their mother with lovely words to all.
When the services were over I made a visit to Lisa and we had a good visit. She made me a pot of coffe and I started home. I was pretty zonked by that time and HUNGRY. Got home about 2:30 had blueberry waffles and ham....and slept until 7 pm.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
February 22, 2011
February 22, 2011
Got sleepy early last night and didn't write the days stuff. Danny Called and we talked for awhile, Tooties Visitation will be Saturday morning at 0900 and Memorial Service at 10:00. Daughter Jane had just arrived at Lambert Field an hour or so before Danny called. Will be sure and make it down, weather permitting.
A 6.2 earthquake was felt in New Zealand yesterday or the day before. The devestation is reported to be major, reporting 65 deaths yesterday and 85 today, and they are still diggin people out. Help has arrived from several countries to help out.
Things are looking worse in Libya. All travel in and out has been blocked. Mercinaries are reported to have been hired to quell the demonstrations, and all Americans have been told to leave Libya. The UN is discussing what will be done?
I got up very early yesterday morning (22nd)and began compiling all of the folders containing "My Story" into one. Spent time until nearly noon on the computer with frequent breaks. When I get them all together and in the correct order, I will begin editing. So far only have the first 8 chapters in one place. When all the editing is done I hope to put it on a PDF. I've gotten 2 offers to try a PDF for free. Haven't a clue as to how to do it, and suppose I will need to subscribe before I get the free one.
Took a long nap in the after noon and crocheted a little. Went to the PO today and went by Hobby Lobby and picked up a couple more canvases and 2 skiens of yarn and thats about it. Poppin in on FB off and on too:)
Got sleepy early last night and didn't write the days stuff. Danny Called and we talked for awhile, Tooties Visitation will be Saturday morning at 0900 and Memorial Service at 10:00. Daughter Jane had just arrived at Lambert Field an hour or so before Danny called. Will be sure and make it down, weather permitting.
A 6.2 earthquake was felt in New Zealand yesterday or the day before. The devestation is reported to be major, reporting 65 deaths yesterday and 85 today, and they are still diggin people out. Help has arrived from several countries to help out.
Things are looking worse in Libya. All travel in and out has been blocked. Mercinaries are reported to have been hired to quell the demonstrations, and all Americans have been told to leave Libya. The UN is discussing what will be done?
I got up very early yesterday morning (22nd)and began compiling all of the folders containing "My Story" into one. Spent time until nearly noon on the computer with frequent breaks. When I get them all together and in the correct order, I will begin editing. So far only have the first 8 chapters in one place. When all the editing is done I hope to put it on a PDF. I've gotten 2 offers to try a PDF for free. Haven't a clue as to how to do it, and suppose I will need to subscribe before I get the free one.
Took a long nap in the after noon and crocheted a little. Went to the PO today and went by Hobby Lobby and picked up a couple more canvases and 2 skiens of yarn and thats about it. Poppin in on FB off and on too:)
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
February 21, 2011
February 21
Never did get started painting my jelly jars, they are still on the table, but worked several hours integrating the folders of my writing into one, getting ready to burn a CD of it. It was rainy today and cold although the temperature didn’t seem that cold.
Watched a lot of TV…. Things have heated up significantly in Libya and Gadhafi isn’t budging. People are being shot in large numbers there. Rahm Emanuel is running for Mayor of Chicago. The election is today. He has a long lead according to the polls, but has a lot of competition. There are several other candidates in the race. He must get 50% of the votes plus 1 to avoid a run off in April. I don’t think there is any doubt that he will win, either way. I’m interested in what is happening there. I think he would be a good and long term mayor, but I believe we will see him on the presidential ballot in the future. Results will be televised tonight.
Watched a cooking show with a chef from the Bayou….don’t know how to spell the words, but was surprised to hear the names of what we would call stew and thickening. French I suppose.
Best Wishes for your day to any readers.
Never did get started painting my jelly jars, they are still on the table, but worked several hours integrating the folders of my writing into one, getting ready to burn a CD of it. It was rainy today and cold although the temperature didn’t seem that cold.
Watched a lot of TV…. Things have heated up significantly in Libya and Gadhafi isn’t budging. People are being shot in large numbers there. Rahm Emanuel is running for Mayor of Chicago. The election is today. He has a long lead according to the polls, but has a lot of competition. There are several other candidates in the race. He must get 50% of the votes plus 1 to avoid a run off in April. I don’t think there is any doubt that he will win, either way. I’m interested in what is happening there. I think he would be a good and long term mayor, but I believe we will see him on the presidential ballot in the future. Results will be televised tonight.
Watched a cooking show with a chef from the Bayou….don’t know how to spell the words, but was surprised to hear the names of what we would call stew and thickening. French I suppose.
Best Wishes for your day to any readers.
Monday, February 21, 2011
February 20, 2011
February 20, 2011
A great start for the day; Sam and I had our coffee together, long distance. He calls every Sunday morning and usually talk for at least two hours.
Not much new in the news, just more of the same from the past week. Crocheted a while but still didn’t get going on my jar painting. Maybe today.
Took a long nap in the afternoon and Danny called to let me know that Cousin Tootie had passed away. Glad I finally got down to see her last week. Called Pattie and she will call Jim and Shirley. Polly and Bonnie were not close and live so far away but Shirley will probably call them.
Watched TV until midnight, found the Beverly Hillbillies and Ozzie and Harriet on a channel I don’t always get. It was in black and white. Sometimes the old black and white are soothing.
The predicted thunderstorms didn’t happen but it did rain and is still raining today. It was very warm for February in Illinois. The weather report said it got up to 62, but it was windy and I didn’t begin the yard clean up. I’ll be doing that next week unless it snows again.
A great start for the day; Sam and I had our coffee together, long distance. He calls every Sunday morning and usually talk for at least two hours.
Not much new in the news, just more of the same from the past week. Crocheted a while but still didn’t get going on my jar painting. Maybe today.
Took a long nap in the afternoon and Danny called to let me know that Cousin Tootie had passed away. Glad I finally got down to see her last week. Called Pattie and she will call Jim and Shirley. Polly and Bonnie were not close and live so far away but Shirley will probably call them.
Watched TV until midnight, found the Beverly Hillbillies and Ozzie and Harriet on a channel I don’t always get. It was in black and white. Sometimes the old black and white are soothing.
The predicted thunderstorms didn’t happen but it did rain and is still raining today. It was very warm for February in Illinois. The weather report said it got up to 62, but it was windy and I didn’t begin the yard clean up. I’ll be doing that next week unless it snows again.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
February 19, 2011
February 19, 2011
Nothing significant happened in my personal life today as I lay on the couch most of the day whining about my sore leg muscles from working in the shed yesterday.
I watched a lot of television and was able to find some good stuff on Create Tv. A good documentary of the actions of the historic “John Brown”, the abolitionist who became what today would be called a terrorist. While in Kansas he murdered whites that were pro-slavery and he was hanged. But he was remembered in a song for many years to come, a song that I remember hearing as a child, entitled “John Browns’ Body Lies Molding in the Grave”. I remembered it as “molding in the clay”. Maybe I remembered it because my uncle was another John Brown.
The News is reporting another Mid-eastern country having large demonstrations in an effort to overthrow the Libyan leader, Moammar Gadhafi. The country has blocked all news media and other sources are reporting widespread violence against the demonstrators. This following the removal of the Tunisian president and uprisings in Bahrain, Yemen and the Egyptian protesters calling for rapid changes after the over throw of the Mubarak regime, and Syrian citizens calling for “a day of rage” via Facebook and other social networks. The citizens of Wisconsin are also demonstrating, both pro and con for the governors’ solution to the states budget deficits.
Brought my saved Smuckers jelly jars up from the basement to decorate, but they are still on the table to be done. Spent nearly three hours on the post for my other blog, crocheted a little and watched more TV.
Nothing significant happened in my personal life today as I lay on the couch most of the day whining about my sore leg muscles from working in the shed yesterday.
I watched a lot of television and was able to find some good stuff on Create Tv. A good documentary of the actions of the historic “John Brown”, the abolitionist who became what today would be called a terrorist. While in Kansas he murdered whites that were pro-slavery and he was hanged. But he was remembered in a song for many years to come, a song that I remember hearing as a child, entitled “John Browns’ Body Lies Molding in the Grave”. I remembered it as “molding in the clay”. Maybe I remembered it because my uncle was another John Brown.
The News is reporting another Mid-eastern country having large demonstrations in an effort to overthrow the Libyan leader, Moammar Gadhafi. The country has blocked all news media and other sources are reporting widespread violence against the demonstrators. This following the removal of the Tunisian president and uprisings in Bahrain, Yemen and the Egyptian protesters calling for rapid changes after the over throw of the Mubarak regime, and Syrian citizens calling for “a day of rage” via Facebook and other social networks. The citizens of Wisconsin are also demonstrating, both pro and con for the governors’ solution to the states budget deficits.
Brought my saved Smuckers jelly jars up from the basement to decorate, but they are still on the table to be done. Spent nearly three hours on the post for my other blog, crocheted a little and watched more TV.
Friday, February 18, 2011
After a good nights sleep, I awoke at o6:30 this morning. Thought it was a little early and decided to have a some coffee, watch the news and see if I really wanted to start my day.
Yes, I had some things I needed to get done and it was going to be near 60 degrees today. Nice after having nearly a month of cold frigid weather, including 5 nighs in sub zero.
New is that even Mumbari has stepped down, the square in Egypt is still filled with protesters, and had increased since I last heard. They want more change now. Hmmm, well there are demonstrations in Wisconsin today as well. The Governor has decided that Wisconsin should joing over twenty other states who do not recognize union groups. This would apparently affect schools and every other government employee. The Governor contends it is either that or raise taxes. Of course those employees are demonstrating, the tea party, republicans and other folks are demonstrating support. The Wisconsin congressmen left the state and headed to Illinois to avoid voting on the governors bill. I suppose they will talk about it all day as "Breaking News", wonder how many times a story can be a"Breaking News" event.
Ok, so now I am awake. I cleaned up the kitchen from last nights snaks, put the clean dishes away and loaded the dishwasher. Outlined the months' budget and paid the bills. Looked through the fridge and cabinets and made out my shopping list.
Went to WalMart in Mt.Zion and did my shopping. I picked up new food for the Squirrels and birds. I havn't fed them since the weather got cold. But it is reported that the temperature will get up to around sixty today and I've heard the birds chirping. I think one is starting to build a nest in my gutter:(
Only had some bread I baked last night with my homemade blackberry jam so I was starving after going to Walmart, and after putting my purchases away, had a glazed donut and more coffee. When I got home the mail had come and I was pleased to find that I had a package from Joe. I wanted to open it slowly and enjoy, so I ate the donut first.
Joe had sent a very beautiful necklace and bracelet. A few years ago I told everyone to skip any Christmas Gifts unless they made it themselves. Joe is an avid beader of jewelry. The necklace and bracelet match and consit of pearls and some type of natural pearlized stone. The necklace clasp is one that is made of two gold leaves, adn the bracelet has a little dangle of a gold message "made with love". It hangs at closure. They are both very beautiful! The card enclosed is a print of Barbara Levilles work. I love both:) Thank you Joe.
I then decided to take the squirrel and bird feed out and put the feeders back up, and was sorely surprised to see that mice had gotten into a small bag of grass seed that I had in the shed and it was scattered all over the shelf and floor with about a 10% mixture of mouse feces. So had to drag everything out of the shed and clean it up, hosing off all the tools, etc. Hoping not to be exposed to the Hunta Virus found from some mouse droppings, swept the grass seed and feces out of the shed. Tony, my neighbor came out and we had a long conversation about his campaign for the Park Service Board and our yards. He has heard that driving a copper nail in a tree kills it, so I need to look that up for confirmation and if it's true maybe I can rid my fence line of the multiple mulberry trees.
Finished that job, had some warmed over pizza and thought I would take a nap before starting to paint some jelly jars I intend to decorate and recycle. That was sbout 4 o'clock. Woke up at 7:30 to find Rosie O'Donnell tracing her roots back to Ireland. It's a new program. I think the name is "Who Are You" or something to that effect. That was followed by Datelines story "Unbecoming Conduct"...They were both interesting. Crochet awhile on an afghan I've been working on they took a look outside. The Moon is Full and shining brightly through the bare trees across the stree.
An now I am here at my computer, starting anew blog for future reference, since I'm having a very difficult time with "My Story" trying to remember more from the late eighties.
Yes, I had some things I needed to get done and it was going to be near 60 degrees today. Nice after having nearly a month of cold frigid weather, including 5 nighs in sub zero.
New is that even Mumbari has stepped down, the square in Egypt is still filled with protesters, and had increased since I last heard. They want more change now. Hmmm, well there are demonstrations in Wisconsin today as well. The Governor has decided that Wisconsin should joing over twenty other states who do not recognize union groups. This would apparently affect schools and every other government employee. The Governor contends it is either that or raise taxes. Of course those employees are demonstrating, the tea party, republicans and other folks are demonstrating support. The Wisconsin congressmen left the state and headed to Illinois to avoid voting on the governors bill. I suppose they will talk about it all day as "Breaking News", wonder how many times a story can be a"Breaking News" event.
Ok, so now I am awake. I cleaned up the kitchen from last nights snaks, put the clean dishes away and loaded the dishwasher. Outlined the months' budget and paid the bills. Looked through the fridge and cabinets and made out my shopping list.
Went to WalMart in Mt.Zion and did my shopping. I picked up new food for the Squirrels and birds. I havn't fed them since the weather got cold. But it is reported that the temperature will get up to around sixty today and I've heard the birds chirping. I think one is starting to build a nest in my gutter:(
Only had some bread I baked last night with my homemade blackberry jam so I was starving after going to Walmart, and after putting my purchases away, had a glazed donut and more coffee. When I got home the mail had come and I was pleased to find that I had a package from Joe. I wanted to open it slowly and enjoy, so I ate the donut first.
Joe had sent a very beautiful necklace and bracelet. A few years ago I told everyone to skip any Christmas Gifts unless they made it themselves. Joe is an avid beader of jewelry. The necklace and bracelet match and consit of pearls and some type of natural pearlized stone. The necklace clasp is one that is made of two gold leaves, adn the bracelet has a little dangle of a gold message "made with love". It hangs at closure. They are both very beautiful! The card enclosed is a print of Barbara Levilles work. I love both:) Thank you Joe.
I then decided to take the squirrel and bird feed out and put the feeders back up, and was sorely surprised to see that mice had gotten into a small bag of grass seed that I had in the shed and it was scattered all over the shelf and floor with about a 10% mixture of mouse feces. So had to drag everything out of the shed and clean it up, hosing off all the tools, etc. Hoping not to be exposed to the Hunta Virus found from some mouse droppings, swept the grass seed and feces out of the shed. Tony, my neighbor came out and we had a long conversation about his campaign for the Park Service Board and our yards. He has heard that driving a copper nail in a tree kills it, so I need to look that up for confirmation and if it's true maybe I can rid my fence line of the multiple mulberry trees.
Finished that job, had some warmed over pizza and thought I would take a nap before starting to paint some jelly jars I intend to decorate and recycle. That was sbout 4 o'clock. Woke up at 7:30 to find Rosie O'Donnell tracing her roots back to Ireland. It's a new program. I think the name is "Who Are You" or something to that effect. That was followed by Datelines story "Unbecoming Conduct"...They were both interesting. Crochet awhile on an afghan I've been working on they took a look outside. The Moon is Full and shining brightly through the bare trees across the stree.
An now I am here at my computer, starting anew blog for future reference, since I'm having a very difficult time with "My Story" trying to remember more from the late eighties.
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