Until July 2010, when her eyesight deteriorated, my mother wrote 1000s of chatty letters during her lifetime - to her parents, in-laws, sisters, children, friends. Tho she started to write to me on a regular basis in Sept '68 when I began my freshman year at SUNY-Buffalo, it wasn't until 10 years later that I decided to hold onto them. (Very inconsistently at first, to which the big gaps between dates attest.) These are the letters transcribed, annotated, and otherwise highlighted here.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Sunday, August 16, 1998
What a difference a week makes. Last Sun. our thoughts were on your trip home - now you've been home a week & Andy has his football equipment.
I was able to do some baking this past week, but it didn't cool off that much. I'm looking forward to fall & cooler weather.
Barb has the first section of the porch rails just about completed. This part goes faster. Looks very nice.
I lost a filling in a back tooth so will see the dentist on Tues. My 3rd visit in a short time after a 2 year absence. Shouldn't let it go so long.
We've been watching golf from Redmond, Wn. It's interesting. Thurs - Sat. real nice weather - today, cooler & rainy. It's a major & they are fun to watch.
This past week I finally got ambition & shortened 2 pair of lacks. It's a job I don't like but a good feeling once it's done.
Kim & Lar have to decide on a car - if they buy the present one leased, it would mean a 5 yr. loan & they don't like that. They are looking into a CRV Honda. (I think it's Honda.) But Kim prefers the regular shift & they are harder to find. They'd like the color of their present wagon so 1st choice & a red as 2nd choice. The salesperson is looking for one. Wouldn't you know it - one was sold a couple of days before they called. They get it in DuBois. It will be a lease.
Dale went to Seaman's yesterday & got a fender for the Blazer. First he cleaned it up good - it is good condition - no rust. Then a coat of rust prevention & he spray paints it. The Blazer had some dents so he got 2 new fenders thru the one who painted the El Camino. It will look nice once he's completed the re-conditioning. It will be ready for winter. Maybe this winter will be harsher.
Must write to Gen & I seem to have hit a blank. Not much happens here.
It was great having you home & seeing how the boys have grown. I'm proud of my grandsons as well as my sons & daughters.
Labels:
Barb painting porch,
Dale's winter car,
dentist,
golf,
new car,
summer visit
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