Saturday, October 1, 1994

It's a rainy Sat. A.M. & I have a good library book to finish but I'll drop a note. Fall is here - we put the elec. blanket on the bed & it feels good.

Found a new author. Patricia MacDonald & I read "Mother's Day" and enjoyed it.

We watched Larry King interview Angela Lansbury last nite & she is quite a lady. We enjoyed it. Also enjoyed all 9 sessions of the Baseball Series.  I lived thru some of that & yet didn't realize it was going on. Some of it isn't very complimentary to the white race.

Last Mon nite I planned to make Pasties with a recipe I found.  No trouble making them but we never got to taste them as my oven gave me trouble.  You were to bake them at 375 for 15 min.  Before the time was over, I could smell them burning.  Even the smoke alarm in the upstairs hall started ringing.  We had to get a new sm. alarm & it is noisy.

So on Tues. A.M. I went over to Turners & got a new stove.  We repaired the other stove once & didn't care to spend anymore on it.  Chose a G.E. - just for basic needs.  It has a clock (digital) & timer & I like that.   It was delivered Wed A.M. & it is very nice.  White & it works good.  Made a cake this A.M. & noticed a nut bread recipe I'll try later as I plan an oven meal.  So now I can bake without bad results.  It cost 429.99 - on of the cheapest 30" wide.

Dad's friend Dan Greendahl called this A.M.  He has been having problems - having to go to the emergency room during the nite go get relief so he'll have to have a prostate operation.  He was hoping prayer would bring a miracle.  Myrt Wallin's husband has the same problem & is also depending on a miracle.  Time will tell.

It's soon lunch time.  Not much happening here but I like to write letters.

A Mon A.M. P.S.  Dad called Ruth & she is to have a cataract removed this week.  Mim's new home (to them)( is 3 blocks from old one.  They're remodeling basement or an office for Tom.  It is a brick home - 1 floor.  Stella still has pain & will be with Don & Shirley a couple of more months.  They wonder if she can ever live alone again.

Frost predicted for tonite (Mon).  Will have to gather tomatoes.

[Andy's 1st grade picture]

Tuesday April 20, 1993

It was good to talk to you & the boys.  Andy was real talkative.

Today I was circle leader & no more turns for me til Fall.  Then we had Barb's birthday dinner - a carrot cake was her choice.   Now she is finding out her duties for the next week.  She'll be there from Wed. to Wed.  She packed her bag & took that over.  Should be an interesting experience.

Dale Earnhardt was on the QVC buying channel & I succumbed & got an D. E. shirt for Dale & he likes it.  We got him a denim jacket, light weight.  I got it in Feb. on sale 25% off & not the brand name that is well known.  He likes it.  Barb picked out a jacket also 25% off.  She bot slacks to match it so she has a nice outfit.  So they both got jackets for their birthday.  Kim & Dad & I are going together to get Lar a golf bag for his birthday.

They got a new refrigerator at the local Sears, which will be closing May 15th & they have appliances on sale.  Got a good deal on it.

Levina Karlson fell & broke her arm & was in the hospital.  She is very unsteady on her feet.  She is failing.

Last Fall Katherine Peterson took a bad fall & is finally able to get out.  She was at Circle today & is able to drive again.  She walks with one of those 4 prong canes if that's the correct term.  Her brother has finally convinced her to sell the house & get an apt.  She has her name in the Warren Apt. by the library.

The Mon. after Easter we had planned to wash the living room walls but I didn't feel that good with my cold.  But it will get done before June & company.

We've been going out for breakfast Wed A.M.  We go to Peppermill as you get the most & best for your money.

In rereading the letter it sounds as if all we had for dinner was carrot cake.  We had chicken.

Don Greendahl got one of those new drivers - they're suppose to help you hit the ball further out - so Dad sent for one thru some catalog he had.  It hasn't come yet - he called & there was such a demand it is taking longer but it will be coming.  They hope to play in May.  Dad's going to have to feel better.

I tho't I had a lot to write about but guess not.

Watching the Mets.  What else is new!