Busy Summer - July 17, 2007

For a person who has seen only a handful of movies in the past ten years, I have had a run on movies lately. I am not the critic that Ruth Anne and Peggy are, but I know when I like a movie and when I do not. Did enjoy and had some good laughs at "Evan Almighty" along with Peggy. The Robin Williams picture, "License to Wed" was rather cute and hilarious in parts. If the language in "Knocked Up" had been cleaned up quite a bit, that would have been a true to life movie. There were some spicey lines, and I do enjoy the female star , Heidi, from the TV, ER.

I was treated to a gift certificate to The Fireside Theatre in Fort Atkinson last Christmas by Mary and Scott. They also gave one to his mother, so we joined together and saw "The Odd Couple" on stage after a delicious luncheon . I can still see Jack Klugman and Tony Randall as they played those parts previously. What a hoot!!! The fellows did a super job and their facial expressions were most hilarious, and spoke volumes. We had excellent seats in the third row and talked about going back again for a future show. Mostly, The Fireside has musicals, but this play was most enjoyable.

When the hot, humid weather descended on Columbus, I stopped almost everything that was not essential. Just took it easy and did "sitting" jobs. We are waiting for some much needed rain. It has been over a week since we had any moisture from above.

Looking forward to the wedding at the end of the month. Expect to see much of the family and spend some time with Ruth Anne and Paul.

Keep well everyone.

July 5, 2007

This has been a very difficult week for me to live through. So far, I have made it without any antidepressants, just calls and visits from the children and close friends. They have been my support group this past year. Mass at 5:30 at St. Patick's Church in Doylestown on July 3 was a peaceful time. Only 10 people there and Father gave a nice sermon about Abraham and Isaac and the sacrifice Abraham made.
July 4th, Mass at 8 AM for Independece celebration. Flag raising after Mass, then home to prepare for the annual picnic. Had done some baking on Tuesday, brownies and lemon bars, and hard boiled some eggs. Wednesday, I got out the table and chairs for the deck, as well as the Weber grill. I knew either Scott or Peggy would do the grilling while I took care of other things. Set things up, and was making the deviled eggs when Mary, Scott, Stef and Jacob arrived for the parade. They left with some cold drinks and an umbrella while I waited for Peggy to arrive. She did get here in just a few minutes, then we walked up for the parade. I only stayed for an hour, then nature called me home. Not too long after that, Scott and Jake came back for the same reason. Mary, Stef and Peggy came when the parade was over.
We had our picnic on the deck. Scott had pulled out the awning and it was cool there.
Hadn't been used for over a year. I cannot handle it alone. Anyway, we had brats and buns, potato salad, deviled eggs, fruit salad and my famous beans with pineapple.
We all had our fill!! Peggy had brought some chicken breasts which Scott grilled. Stef preferred one of them and Peggy took the rest home so she could take to work for lunches. Worked out fine.
After picnic, we had strawberry shortcake. The strawberries were from Kirchbaum's and they were extra sepcial this year. Too bad I did not get more while I was at it.
Two quarts was all I purchased. One quart is in the freezer!!!!
Mary, Scott, Jake and Stef left after we visited for a while. Peggy and I then left for the movie in Madison. We saw "License to Wed" with Robin Williams. It was such a laugh!!! Home from there and listened to the booms when it got dark. Did not walk to the park to watch the fireworks as I had had a very busy day.
Today, the 8:20 Mass was for Dad since it could not be said on the 3rd. There were a few good people there. Joan Link, who was also married the same day as Bob and I,just gave a a tight hug. She didn't have to say anything.
Tomorrow it is back to volunteering at the Care Center in the afternoon. Saturday, I will read at the afternoon Mass and be Eucharistic Minister. Marlo G. and I plan to go out to dinner after that.
It has been good to keep so busy because I have to keep my mind on what I am doing. IF I stop to think too much, I get sad and weepy, and that doesn't do me much good.
So, I know Bob is in a better place and I thank God he did not have to suffer long.
I miss him. Rest in Peace, Bob.