My Week

I went to Ash Wednesday Mass in the evening after posting the last letter. I did OK on the fasting and abstinence part. I had a cheese stick in the morning, a smoothie after my exercise class, and in the evening I had artificial crab meat in the microwave with a little butter and seasoning. Oh and I had mints throughout the day to refresh. Sure were a lot of people at Mass. Many of us had to work during the daytime services. When I got home I sewed a lace headband with flowers for reenacting. Turned out pretty good. I found a double headband with fabric between 2 wires that I could sew the lace between. Well, I still broke three needles hitting it with the zig zag. Now I’d like to make one in white.


On the way home I stopped off at Family Dollar looking for something but didn’t find what I was looking for. However, I did find Valentine candy hearts for .25 a bag. I got 15 bags for my soldier’s boxes.

Saturday was a busy day, the morning started with a call from a Gold Star mom who told me she was excited about her grandson and a new book about healing.

Then at 10AM I went to a funeral at my local church for the daughter of one of the couples in my Why Catholic discussion group. We get a little bit close in those prayer groups. She died at 54 of cancer.

Then I went to see a movie called Love and Valor at the Springfield Art Association. I really thought that was a great 83 minute film. The movie followed the husband and wife's letters which were so well preserved and the feelings throughout the whole war. Since time was tight, I changed into my ball gown there for the Grierson Gala in Jacksonville. I sent that photo to the maker of my dress and she said she'd put it on her hall of fame. She also made a dress like the Scarlett curtain dress worn by Carol Burnett that someone else worn on her stage/roast.

While watching the Oscars, my son was picking the winner from the nominee based on the most politically correct for the win. He's hitting 'em too.

Monday I had dinner with my sons a Mi Rancho and then headed over to the Hogland center for historical dance practice with the Springfield International Folk Dancers.

On Tuesday I took an hour off of work for the Desert Storm Remembrance ceremony. I was in the American Legion honor guard with post 32 (I’m in Post 759 but 32 for the Legion Riders). While there, I paid my license plate renewal for my Nissan tags.

Sad…Davey Jones from the Monkeys passed away from a heart attack. I used to have a crush on him as a teen. Also those tornados in Missouri and Illinois are in the news.


 

My Week

My sons and I went to Prairie Capital Convention Center to see Cirque Quidam Wednesday evening. We were way up high and brought our binoculars. We all enjoyed the show. Alan was afraid there would be a lot of kids there making noise but it was pretty much adults there.

Thursday I went to the doctor about my sore throat. My culture was negative so I can get away with just cough drops. I then went to an ABATE meeting. I asked that our Italian Dinner tickets be mentioned. I didn’t have any one approach me afterwards to get a ticket. I did get a photo of our trophy that Lincoln Land ABATE won for membership. Our chapter had 98 new members.

Friday I spent my lunch hour honoring USAF veteran, Donald Carlin, for his funeral through a Patriot Guard mission at Camp Butler. Weather was real nice.

I went to an ‘Un-Valentine’ dance at the VFW on Saturday. Wow, what was I thinking that Gene and I could dance with these folks into 5 of 6 lessons? We are learning Fox Trot, Waltz, Rumba, and Swing. Half the time watched in amazement. Although there were a few out there that only did the same dance over and over despite the style/beat. It was still fun. Cha-Cha was the free lesson but is too advanced at this stage. I couldn’t believe how fast the night went since I usually don’t stay up late. The last of the lessons was Tuesday night and improvement was made.

At church we had 3 new servers on their first time and father introduced them as triplets. He also mentioned to keep in our prayers for a couple that wed on Saturday whom I recognized. Sunday after church I went nowhere. In fact I took a nap and even went to bed early. I did cook a great and healthy lunch: carrots, peppers, and turkey ham. However, when I do go to bed early, I usually wake with a headache as was the case. This time I took 2 aspirins and didn’t fight with hoping time will make it go away.

I made an appointment for a mammogram on my day off for Presidents Day. I got a call the next day that I’m fine. I mentioned my day off activities the next day at work and happened to mention how I left the little bead that is placed on my breasts during the exam on till my next shower just for fun. He didn’t get it so I had to bring the little sticker in to show him. I don’t know what I was thinking but if he had to ask his wife she’d just wonder how he’d know about something that intimate. See attached bead sticky.

I finished hemming my skirt for my historic ball gown for the upcoming Grierson Galla in Jacksonville this weekend. In the evening I went to the VFW meeting. Bob gave me a check to pass to the Veterans Center from the Order of the Purple Heart to buy bus tokens for veterans which I gave my son who works there.

Wednesday I have exercise class during my lunch so I got Lenten ashes in the evening.

Grammar: The difference between knowing your shit and knowing you’re shit.

My Week

My son told me that his old unit that went to Iraq is being decommissioned.  He wants all the shirts from 5/10 marines.

Wednesday I went to our AmVets meeting in Pawnee.  As adjutant, I passed out the last minutes and the agenda.  Since we had a good turnout, I took a group photo and updated our post website.

I went to a Catholic War Veterans meeting on Thursday.  We had our memorial Mass on Sunday at Little Flower.  After Mass I went to the Lincoln tomb to observe the wreath laying by the American Legion.  The national commander also was there so that was good PR for Springfield.

I celebrated Abraham Lincoln’s birthday by volunteering 3 hrs at the Old State Capitol.   There were presentations in Representatives Hall by authors.  Free packets of Buckbee’s new tomato seeds named Abraham Lincoln.  I hope I’m successful growing these.

Saturday I VFW 755 Honor Guard at the Voice of Democracy Banquet — with Bob Cowles and Gene Walker.  The winner gave a nice speech and the contestant from our post took second place.  Whoo Hoo!

Tuesday I went to the Womens Overseas Service League meeting during my lunch hour.  I had lunch at the American Legion with the Womens Overseas Service League. The waitress staff at the Legion quit (or may have ended a contract) so we ordered lunch thru the bartender. Grace's glass was a double.

 This must have been the 5th call I've gotten from Card Holder Services wanting to lower my CC interest rate. I am on the do not call registry.   I wish they would stop.

Robin Williams As The American Flag : Video Clips From The Coolest One

Robin Williams As The American Flag : Video Clips From The Coolest One