Friday, February 26, 1999

Went over town this A.M. as it is a sunny day.  Cashed a check for Mar. expenses; got vitamin E at CVS & went into D&K, a favorite place to look around.

Last week I saw Dr. Keverline for my eyes.  And I do have a cataract & arranged to have it taken care of Mar. 16th.  He asked me if I'd lost weight & if I get hot - I said I've lost weight & I do get warm but mostly when I working & the house temp.l is at 72 - for Dad's sake.  Next Tues. the 2nd I was suppose to see Dr. McNett but now he won't be in the office but I can see the nurse - more than an RN - a Dr. asst. but I can't recall the title.  She is very nice.  Oh yes Dr. K. wonders if it's thyroid & gave me ma note to give Dr. McN.

Dad has fallen several times this past week.  Mostly because he is so ornery & won't listen.  Many times he tries to hit me & as a result falls - loses his balance.

Larry & Kim think I should talk to Mark Patterson & make arrangements for a funeral.  Many people do that today & it makes it easier at the time of death.  I don't see how Dad hangs on.  He eats so little & now he's sleeping more.  It's hard to feel bad as he has a way of making things so difficult.  I guess I'll have to remember the first 50 years & forget the rest when the time comes.

Tomorrow I get a permanent & I really need one.  Suppose to be in the mid 40s.

We are enjoying golf on T.V.  Really interesting this week as it is a one on one tournament.

I agree with what you said about the Yankees.  And L.A. spending all that money on a pitcher.  Of course my Mets did that on the catcher.  Time will tell.  It's not an equal situation for all the teams.

Talked to Gen this week & she said she, Edna & Linda (Millie's daughter) all have or had thyroid trouble & take medication.  I didn't know that.

Got a new lampshade & it matches one I got before.  They are lighter & make things brighter.

Morning are lighter at 6:30 A.M. & afternoons are lighter longer, almost to 6 pm.  Nice.  Thoughts of spring.

Friday, February 12, 1999

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Got your letter yesterday.  Glad to hear the boys are doing so good in school.  Would be fun to see Andy play basketball.

This past week we had a beef roast.  With the left over beef I made pasties & they turned out good.  Had rutabaga & potatoes & gravy.  But I didn't have 1 c. gravy as called for, but did have a little onion soup left from lunch & added it to the gravy & it worked out to be very tasty.  Recipe from "Quick Cooking".

The Conewango Country Club is golfing, etc.  The Conewango Club by the library is a men's club as I understand it.  They serve lunch & rent out the bldg. for parties, wedding receptions as does the Country Club.

Dad was up & sitting in a chair when I came down - one that he has a hard time getting out of.  So time out while I attend to him.

Dad is taken care of but not before he had a fall.  I was trying to get him in the wheelchair so he could eat breakfast.  He didn't like something & turned to hit me, lost balance & he went down hard on his rear.  Barb & I were able to get him up & he settled down.  I'm sure he will have a sore tail bone.

We got a card from our friends Ted & Pat Benson.  The end of Feb. they are flying to Portland, Ore. to visit their daughter & son-in-law.  In July they are taking a trip to Norway & Finland.  Next year they plan to see the Passion Play in Germany.  They are enjoying retirement.

Thurs. was a warm day & springlike.  Today it will turn cooler, snow & all that "nice stuff".  On our side of 3rd we have small piles of snow from shoveling (2 l's?).  The opposite side has no snow.  We don't get sun in the front of the house to melt it.

Barb bro't home Lynn's Penneys catalog so I could look it over.  The next day ours finally arrived, but I don't see much that appeals to me.  A couple of tops & slacks, pants or whatever.

At 6 A.M. the temp. was in the low 50's.  At 10 A.M. it is 39.  Some difference.  It is raining now but suppose to turn to snow by 1 pm.  (It came late A.M.  Maybe 2-3")

Found an old spring pink suit that fits me now, so I'll get it cleaned.  It's ages old.  Good to save some things. Bet my wedding dress would fit me now.

Don't you usually go away for the weekend over Martin Luther King's birthday or is it later.

I'm washing so must check the dryer.

Am enclosing a couple of articles about Buffalo.

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Saturday, January 23, 1999

Received your letter today.  Does JoAnna read your letters before they're mailed.  If not I'm going to quote from your letter.

"I still haven't told you about JoAnna's latest free-lancing & job hunting adventures.  She's doing as well as I expected.  It's not amazing to me how well regarded she is.  After all, she is my wife, my partner for the past 15 years, which includes our prenuptial era.  I'm so proud of her."

What a nice accolade.  I'm pleased you are so happy with your life & wife!

But you didn't write about her freelancing & job hunting adventures!

Yes, I think you have to lighten up with the boys.  After all you aren't a ranting & raving Pentecostal preacher!!!  I'm butting in - but don't hand out punishment your can't fulfill.  I'll mind my own business.

I remember once when I'd gotten the kids to bed.  Dad was out & I don't think you were home & Lar wanted me to come upstairs & I refused.  I've regretted that.

When Dale was little he once told me, in Sun. School class the teacher told them that lint from the dryer would be good to put out for the birds to build their nests.  I should have said let's get some lint & do that.  A missed opportunity.

Today Dale worked on the van.  He replaced something with the brakes & I can't remember what else.  Says it works goo.  We need new tires sometime in the near future.

Dad fell on Fri. A.M.  Today he said his tailbone hurts.  He must have bruised it.  I gave him some aspirin & that helps a bit.  I'm amazed he hasn't broken any bones.  Must be the milk he drinks - has all his life.

The snow is melting a bit.  Today they removed snow on 3rd to make parking easier for those who drive to & from home - their kids, that is.  We have a traffic jam on 3rd from 7:50 to 8:10.  Some are on their way to work.

Finally I got to the Mall on Fri. nite.  Barb got 2 tops.  I didn't see anything.  Then groceries.  Good to be out for a little while.

Nice you're getting a raise.  Just turned on TV to watch hockey.  N. Americans against Europeans.  My favorite announcers are on.  Gary Thorne & Bill Clement.  I'm sitting on a chair in the kitchen to watch.  That's why my writing is different.

Tues. the 26th.

A beautiful bouquet arrived from Ekey's today.  A spring bouquet and so beautiful.  Thanks so much.  It's not much of an anniversary.  I told Dad what day it was & I drew a blank. Heard from Millie but no one else.  maybe tomorrow.

Barb went to Jamestown today to get yard & other things she wanted.  I had a short list for her to get.  The sun has come out.

Hope to get this mailed tomorrow.

[Enclosures]

Monday, September 21, 1998

Got your letter today.  Thanks for the pictures of Andy.  He looks so good in his uniform.  I can picture him in a few years answering the telephone calls from the gals.

We enjoyed Carole and Arland's visit this aft.  Got all the news.

Guess it's serious with Rachel & her English boyfriend.  He's sent out resumes & has had a few nibbles.  But he must have a U.S. visa before they will hire him.  They are working on that.

Joyce & her husband are building a home in Cle Elum, Wash.  Their oldest daughter is to be married in Nov, I think Carole said.  The youngest one has a boyfriend, also.

None of Dad's sisters are too good except Ruth.

C. & A. attended the 150th anniversary of the former Augustana Church.  They bro't us a program & booklet about it.  Lots of former Augustana pastors there.  Would have been nice to be able to go.  They met Ruth & Russ Thelin who attended.

Suppose it will be awhile before you know how Ritalin will help Eddie.  Are there any side effects.  I liked his answer to the Dr.  The impulses are something he can't help.

Dad is in bed, Barb is ready for bed & Dale is in Troy.  Now that it gets dark early Dad is ready for bed early.  I'm watching Mon. nite football as well as trying to write a letter.

Were you able to take in a Milwaukee vs. St. Louis baseball game to see McGwire hit a home run.

It's suppose to cool off on Tues & I hope it's true.  It has been a bad time for me - perspiring.

Carole looked so nice.  Arland is getting a little tummy.  It's only a 2 hr. trip from Pittsburgh to Mpls.

Back to Andy's pictures - I'm glad you included the names as now I can put a name to a face - names of friends you mention.  Ross for one.

 Andy, Ross, Riley

I've hit a snag so I'll close for tonite & hope I don't forget to mail it.

Now it's Tues. nite.

Dad fell yesterday & Barb managed to get him up.  Again tonite he fell & I called for Lar but he wasn't home yet so Kim came over & got him up.  It scares him to fall.  He starts walking & then loses his balance & falls.

Kim was telling us she saw Karen Seeley Setili & she said Rick had a job offer in Toronto but she wouldn't leave Rose.  Rick works for the hospital now.  In computers.  He's a great guy.

It's nice that Andy & Eddie can stay along when you go out.  Of course the money is an encouragement.  And I used to sit for 50 cents, 7:30 - 10:30 or 11 pm.  Money went further or is it farther in those day.

 Now it's Wed.  I'll sign off & Walk to the mail box at 5th Ave.

Have a pumpkin cake in the oven.  Recipe from Women's Day.  Sounds good so I hope it tastes good.

Friday, May 15, 1998

Boxer, a new member of the family

Just finished a note to Bob Karlson seeing I couldn't get to the funeral.  I did give a memorial to the church.

This has been a bad week.  Dad fell in the shower & trying to get him out I strained my leg so it's starting to pain again.  Finally called Lar for help.  Another time I was in the kitchen getting lunch, heard a thump &U he had fallen.  He had to wait til Dale came to get him up.  Lar bro't over Mr. Crary's wheelchair & that is a help.  Today we'll get a twin spring & mattress & set it up in the eating area & we'll have to eat in the D.R.  It is too hard going up & down the stairs.  Sometimes he can get up & walk, other times there is no strength to left himself up.

But the weather is beautiful.   High 70s on Thus. & should get in the 80s+ today.  We sat on the porch for awhile yesterday.  It was just a perfect day.

Imagine Andy is real happy as an Atlanta fan.  I was glad they didn't break the home run record just tied it.

Heard from Millie from Fla.  She spent 10 days with Jerry's brother Tony & his wife.  We got a card from Disney World.  Also a letter from Edna.  Did I mention Aunt Esther fell & broke her hip.  It has healed & she uses a walker.  But she is very mixed up in her mind & sometimes doesn't know Edna, Millie or Gen.

In June Dale goes to Rochester for 3 days for a course in Electrics which he said is a pretty good opportunity for him.  He stays at a Red Roof Motel & gets money for food.  All expanses paid.  Drives on of Shults' cars.

I'm really enjoying hockey & Buffalo is doing so well.  The Buff. TV news says sport stores are having a hard time keeping Saber shirts, etc. in store as everyone is a fan now.  If they play (get to) Detroit I wonder if they could beat them.  They would be the "dream team" then.  I'm even getting to know some of the names.  ESPN's Gary Thorne & Bill Clement are the top announcers but I think Fox has the final games.

We still watch Atlanta but their announcers are so biased it's sickening.  Sometimes we get Cleveland on Erie Fox T.V. & their annoucners aren't so bad but they're monotonous.  What a critic - nothing is as good as WWOR (NYC) & we don't get them.  Youngsville & Sheffield do.  Dad doesn't like it if I mute the T.V. & just watch.

Did you watch the final Seinfeld - Dale did.

Have a nice Memorial Day.