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.
Showing posts with label trash compactor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label trash compactor. Show all posts
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Saturday, January 8, 2000
Barb is ready to fire Wade Phillips for keeping Rob Johnson in the game & having Flutie on the bench. I don't like the announcers so I'm not watching.
My back is giving me trouble. Don't know if it's the results of cold/flu or the regular back trouble. But I can't do what I want to, Barb gets groceries & I can't get to the Mall. A disgusting situation.
I finished the 2nd book by Jan Karon. I really enjoy them - reminds me of Dad at times. The Rector thought he was old at 62 & then he remembered - "at age 89 Arthur Rubenstein had given one of his most enthralling recitals, at Carnegie Hall. At 82 W. Churchill wrote A History of the English Speaking People - in four volumes no less. And hand't Eamon De Valera served as president of Ireland when he was 91. Not to mention Grandma Moses who was still painting - and getting paid for it - at the age of 100." A mere 50 is nothing, Paul!
Last week I watched Itzhak Perlman on Public TV. Live from Lincoln Center. He used the theme of the violin in his life. At 5 he wanted a violin - his first teacher, first performance with a live orchestra, Ed Sullivan show, etc. Really enjoyed it. He said if he wasn't here he might be at home watching Law & Order or he could be out to dinner with his wife on their 33rd wedding anniversary.
We've had snow flurries but they didn't amount to anything.
I had to cancel my hair appt. last Fri. Barb would have taken me there but I know I couldn't walk home.
Dale got my trash compactor working & it's nice to have it back.
Larry's new wife must not have made much of an impression on you as you said nothing about her. I was waiting for some word.
I take it Andy's glasses arrived OK.
Have a "beautiful" coldsore on my lower lip - in the middle. Nice & big & it's taking its time healing.
My navy purse has seen its best days but it's easy to carry, etc. Barb said I should junk it. She was at the Bon Ton on Fri. & saw one she thought I'd like so she got it for me. Exactly what I like so that was a nice surprise. On sale, too. I junked the old one.
We were so disappointed when Buffalo lost in the last 16 seconds. Barb still thinks Wade should be fired. He should have put Doug F. in & maybe get more points.
Was eating popcorn the other nite & lost part of a filling. It doesn't hurt & that's good as I'm not ready to sit in the dentist chair. What else can happen.
Your new furniture sounds nice. I'm sure it will be more comfortable to sleep on when you have company.
Mon.
It's a rainy day. Barb has to return a library book so if I finish this she can mail it & a bill for me.
Golf in Maui was so exciting on Sun. Tiger & Ernie Els tied at the end of 18 holes & went to overtime. On the 2nd hole Tiger had a wonderful long putt that won the tournament. Exciting to watch.
Labels:
football on TV,
golf,
Jan Karon,
Mom's sore back,
new purse,
trash compactor
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, February 3, 1988
It is snowing & we're suppose to get up to 6". Last Sat & Sun we had a taste of spring - temp. in the hi 50s. Just wore a suit to church on Sun.
This Fri. we go out with our pastor friends & we'll go to The Gristmill in Jamestown. We should have a good meal & good time.
We are still enjoying the flowers you gave us. It has been such a pretty centerpiece & we thank you so much.
Dale joined a C.D. disc club & got 5 discs yesterday. Dad is thinking of joining a different one.
Levina K. is still in the hosp. She had an operation for a growth in the rectum & is having trouble with the kidneys. Chuck Decker had a heart attack & he was talking twice a day - to Perkins in the A.M. & to Mr. Donut in the aft! He also smoked a pipe. He's been retired for about a year.
I read 2 excellent books this past week. The Velvet Jungle by Julie Ellis. Too Much Too Soon by Jacqueline Briskin.
Larry is working on the kitchen & it's coming slowly. Kim is dreaming of a hutch so she can get her dishes etc. out of boxes. They've been looking.
Larry & I (changed my mind) were happy that Wn. [Washington] won - the rest rooted for Denver & got disgusted after the 2nd quarter.
I moved the desk from the kitchen into the living room - under the mirror on the west wall and it looks real nice. Suppose you wonder why - well I ordered a trash compactor from Sears - & that is the only place to put it. Where the desk was. I've been thinking about one for some time & can afford to buy it so I did.
Still no oven. If he doesn't come tomorrow we're calling someone else. I made a mistake when I looked in the yellow pages & found his name.
Raymond Stein died - some time ago but never thought to mention it.
When you're here over the 4th you'll most likely see Renee. Should be a nice visit for you with the reunion, etc. Nice for us, too, to have you 3 home.
Sig & Geo. called last Sat. to wish us a belated Happy Anniv. No special news.
Last Sat. we went to a 25th anniversary for Carol (Anderson) & Bob Winterburn. They live in Jamestown & Dad married them. We enjoyed ourselves. It was at Holy Trinity Luth. Ch.
Do you ever watch Frank's Place on C.B.S. We enjoy it . Set in New Orleans. It's coming on pretty soon so I'll say good by for now.
This Fri. we go out with our pastor friends & we'll go to The Gristmill in Jamestown. We should have a good meal & good time.
We are still enjoying the flowers you gave us. It has been such a pretty centerpiece & we thank you so much.
Dale joined a C.D. disc club & got 5 discs yesterday. Dad is thinking of joining a different one.
Levina K. is still in the hosp. She had an operation for a growth in the rectum & is having trouble with the kidneys. Chuck Decker had a heart attack & he was talking twice a day - to Perkins in the A.M. & to Mr. Donut in the aft! He also smoked a pipe. He's been retired for about a year.
I read 2 excellent books this past week. The Velvet Jungle by Julie Ellis. Too Much Too Soon by Jacqueline Briskin.
Larry is working on the kitchen & it's coming slowly. Kim is dreaming of a hutch so she can get her dishes etc. out of boxes. They've been looking.
Larry & I (changed my mind) were happy that Wn. [Washington] won - the rest rooted for Denver & got disgusted after the 2nd quarter.
I moved the desk from the kitchen into the living room - under the mirror on the west wall and it looks real nice. Suppose you wonder why - well I ordered a trash compactor from Sears - & that is the only place to put it. Where the desk was. I've been thinking about one for some time & can afford to buy it so I did.
Still no oven. If he doesn't come tomorrow we're calling someone else. I made a mistake when I looked in the yellow pages & found his name.
Raymond Stein died - some time ago but never thought to mention it.
When you're here over the 4th you'll most likely see Renee. Should be a nice visit for you with the reunion, etc. Nice for us, too, to have you 3 home.
Sig & Geo. called last Sat. to wish us a belated Happy Anniv. No special news.
Last Sat. we went to a 25th anniversary for Carol (Anderson) & Bob Winterburn. They live in Jamestown & Dad married them. We enjoyed ourselves. It was at Holy Trinity Luth. Ch.
Do you ever watch Frank's Place on C.B.S. We enjoy it . Set in New Orleans. It's coming on pretty soon so I'll say good by for now.
Labels:
Levina,
library books,
oven repair,
Raymond Stein,
Renee,
summer visit,
Super Bowl,
trash compactor
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