Project

About two weeks ago I saw surveyors working on the open lots between me and the Hospital. WELL -Thurs they moved in a construction trailer. Friday they set a new electric pole up and strung wire to it.

Now what? What's going on-I do not know-but it will be interesting to see. Hope it doesn't take all my view of the Hospital emergency door. I guess I have a little nose trouble, but I enjoy watching the goings on.

Don't know!

About time to change my nail color. Got all the clocks turned ahead and the striking clock to strike on time, so I feel like a big success.

Had the best week last week. Rich and Cindy took me along to Springfield to see Sarah in a gymnastic competition. She placed 1st in her age group and got a medal. We stayed over night and got to go through the remodeled Bass Pro shop.. It is amazing.

Then one day I walked over the Osage Terrace-just across the parking lot. Caught the 9:25 bus to Scotsdale in Rogers--transferred to the Roger's bus. The buses wait for each, other so no long wait out in a parking lot. Got off at Walmart at 9:50 and walked to dad. I had counted my steps at the Gardens, and the walk was less than 4 rounds around the Gardens, which I make 8 of, every day and some times more. He was sleeping the whole time I was there, so I only stayed about 1/2 hour. Went back to Walmart and caught the 10:45 bus back to Scotdale. Caught the other bus back to the Gardens in time for the noon lunch. Oh--was that ever nice. It will be a fun ride to see all the changes in the scenery .

I had gotten rid of the car to Miranda also last week, and am happy not to have it any longer. I feel very good that I have extra money now to spend as I see fit. The main reason though is I'm happy not to be the one driving in this heavy traffic. It's getting worse every month. Most of the times cars are lined up 3 blocks long. I just try to stay in the outside lane -keep the speed limit-and try not to do anything foolish.

Then Sunday, Earlene , my friend at Osage Heritage, took me along when she went to church at our old church on 26th St. She dropped me off at dad about 9, and picked me up again at 11:50 . I had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with coffee, before church, with dad. All went so well. I had looked into a lot of things before hand and am very satisfied with the outcome.

Now for the best news. The transit bus gave me 20 free tickets-so it doesn't cost me a thing to take it during the month 20 times. Then by the 25th of that month I just call and ask for 20 more. What a deal! Earlene doesn't want anything-for she says if she is going any way for herself I may ride along. She will call each time she goes to Rogers. She goes every Wed. and almost every Sun. God sure is good to me. I feel so good about not having the car any longer and I surely will see more of the cities than I did when I drove. Then it was straight to dad and back again.

Reading lots of books and watching college basketball lately. No dull minutes.

Your Mother?

Actually! Can you believe it?

I, at this age, have been taking care of my looks, for once.

Last time Evonne was in Rogers, she helped me pick out lip stick (which I haven't worn for years). When Henrietta was here last, she left me a tube of age defying makeup, which covers all the dark blotches on my skin. Now today they are trimming by toe mails and latter filing and painting my fingernails.

I feel like a queen and enjoying ever minute of it.

They had a new riddle om the board this morning and I solved it. "Why is a cook mean?" Because he beats the eggs and whips the cream. For being so up on all that stuff, I got a large Hershey's candy bar. Now they have a new one. What do a Mountain--golf course and appliance store have in common? You tell me? Probably the answer is nothing.

I put the little old couple playing cards on the shelf outside my door. Trudy and Nelson gave us them years ago. I have had so many remarks about them. Everyone thinks they are so cute. One even thought the old lady looked like me (with tongue in check)

Believe it

Yeh-next month will be ushering in spring. The Bible has assured us that there will always be a summer- winter- spring and- fall. Isn't that great? It is beautiful outside the window this morning. The trees are all frosted up--the snow is lying untouched by tracks of birds or humans--nothing is moving except and occasional slow moving car.

In a few weeks the road will be cleared--the kids back in school--the suns rays will be stronger -melting the snow and the crocus will be pushing their heads up through any remaining piles.

Have been helping the activity director finishing valentines. Other residents have cut the valentines out -cut ribbons a right length--made bows and now I am gluing the hearts together and attaching the bows-- the end project will be used at our" Choclate Tasting " Valentines party next week. They plan so many nice things for us to do.

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February

Well, believe it--it's almost February. Will the ground hog see his shadow or not? But the question today, is--are the National and local weather forecaster's right? Is it or isn't it? They predict-ice, rain and snow for 50% of the nation. They predict a 1/2 "of ice for place -- that's hard on the tree but good for the auto repair shops.

I worry about all those people who have to go to work in that stuff, while all I have to worry about is, will the electricity stay on so I can stay warm. Don't worry about it though, I have lots to keep me warm for some time. This year you kids don't have to worry about your parents, we both are taken care of well.

Went to dad yesterday and took him a valentines bear--candy --and a card. I took him to the dining room for coffee and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.( He just scarfs them down). I talked about the snow which might be coming in and then I wouldn't come if the roads weren't good. Before I left he thought we should go in, because the snow was getting deeper and he was getting cold. Poor guy.

I've been doing little things that had to get done since I moved--but I believe I'm caught up. Now what? Don't worry-if I take part in some of the activities they have around here I'll not get lonely. I started to play bridge (which I never thought I'd do). I enjoy that because two of the ladies are 97 and we play for fun, not for blood. Tonight we have wii-fi bowling. Sometimes we play Uno--phase ten or skipo. All are fine--lots of the not so well women , who know nothing about the game enjoy playing and wining( with a lot of help--(now lay this -- where --and when).

Evonne gave me a perm the last time she was here and it's a good one. Now I don't have to give my own. My finger nails are improving since I started taking calcium for nail breakage. I love taking showers , since I can walk right in and sit down. I use those bath balls they gave me for Christmas and that new bath jell soap. Does that work good. (Man, I've been missing 1/2 of life.) Also I now wear lipstick body cologne-and perfume. I've got all kinds of good cloths-some new -some hand me downs,- but all great.

Until more rambling--Keep well.

Lady of Leizure

It's me again after exactly - 3 months-16 days and 17 hours. Boy did I miss this thing. Boy am I glad it's up and running . And boy am I glad it's not costing me anything extra a month.

I had a lot to catch up with and Evonne helped me a number of times with things I had already forgotten.

Just want you all to know--I like it here and am now a lady of leisure. Painted finger nails--lots of activities--meals made for me--bed changing-vacuuming-mopping-taking out the garbage--washing all the dirty clothes--Can use all the water and electricity I want and set the heat to 87 if I feel like it.

Today a singing group came in at 2 and played about an hour and this evening I go to WI bowling. Also am started on another painted. Love you all. Ladene

School Again

Yesterday, early morning--there were flashing lights outside the front room windows. Now what? You guessed it--School started around here yesterday--Aug. 19-6:45 AM. What a deal! I can remember when we could milk the cows for dad--hang out the wash for mom --have breakfast and still catch the bus in time for school at 9 o'clock.

I know I'm living in the past and I have good rights too. One morning I got to school-- hung up my coat in the first part of the girl's bathroom, and was surprised to see I still had my apron on. I guess that was the original layered looked.

Most all the schools have air conditioning so it really doesn't matter if it's 95 degree outside or if it's snowing and 20 degrees outside the windows.

Found out yesterday that the lady who always helps with Immanuel Baptist church services held at Innisfree every Sunday morning, teaches school at Garfield.