The County Fair starts on Sunday! The boys will take the goats and the remote-controlled car project and head for the fair! G. and his cousin J. want to stay all night one night - that ought to be interesting! Alot of people don't have any fond memories of county fairs - but growing up on the farm and being in 4-H for 9 years - the county fair was something you looked forward to every year. I took cooking and sewing and my horse. My dad would give me $5.00 a day - even though I told him $1.00 would do, he always gave me $5.00! Sometimes I would save it up all week and on the last day of the fair I would splurge on the junk food and rides!
The last couple of years I have taken G. into the fair early in the morning to feed his rabbits or goats and we always get a breakfast sandwich and sit on a bench and eat and enjoy the early morning! Last year I took Mom to watch G. show his goat and he won Jr. Showmanship! Mom was so happy! Can't wait for the fun to start!
Friday, June 27, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Dorothy's Diary
Tuesday, April 3, 1917
Fine day & got some good work in.
Met G's mother going home.
Mama in Columbus all day & had to clean up when I got home. Paul called.
Finished embroidery on pillowslip.
Wednesday, April 4, 1917:
Fine day - took shoes to be repaired.
Had visitor at school - Mary's cousin.
Loran drove me to town. Came down again to buy new shoes.
Paul came early with car & went to Marion.
Drove north afterwards......delightful night.
Thursday, April 5, 1917:
Horrid rainy day.
Feeling tired.
Nothing unusual at school. Went to bed early after talking to Mildred.
Friday, April 6, 1917:
Blue day & rainy.
O I am so tired of this work.
No peace at all.
Went to teachers meeting & Paul had to wait till nearly 10 o'clock.
Felt tired & cried.
Saturday, April 7, 1917:
Felt awful.
Teachers exam & there until 4 o'clock. Got check.
Paul called & I asked him to dinner next Sunday. Sent me wonderful plant for Easter.
Sent Paul a card.
Sunday, April 8, 1917:
Easter Day. Cold
Paul came in machine & went to Sunday School, then to our Church. Had wonderful day.
Monday, April 9,1917:
Rather cold but fine.
Feel awfully tired.
Fairly good day at school.
Went to teachers meeting. Mary Griffins wedding in paper.
Tuesday, April 10, 1917:
Hard day at school. Started program. Mildred called.
Paul called late & said "tomorrow".
O how I want him - no one knows.
Wednesday, April 11, 1917:
Good day at school & looking forward to seeing Paul. Late coming down.
Mother at Church with Miss Gladhart. Paul would not talk much & I asked him about it but he did not seem to want to talk much. Sat & cried after he went. O - Paul, if you only knew how much you are worrying me.
Thursday, April 12, 1917:
Fine day but blue for me worrying about Paul. O - I want him so badly. Saw him in field at noon today.
Mr Riegel & agriculturist at school. Teachers meeting tonight. There till 10 pm.
Worried sick over my school - I wish Paul would say what he wants me to do.
Tuesday, April 3, 1917
Fine day & got some good work in.
Met G's mother going home.
Mama in Columbus all day & had to clean up when I got home. Paul called.
Finished embroidery on pillowslip.
Wednesday, April 4, 1917:
Fine day - took shoes to be repaired.
Had visitor at school - Mary's cousin.
Loran drove me to town. Came down again to buy new shoes.
Paul came early with car & went to Marion.
Drove north afterwards......delightful night.
Thursday, April 5, 1917:
Horrid rainy day.
Feeling tired.
Nothing unusual at school. Went to bed early after talking to Mildred.
Friday, April 6, 1917:
Blue day & rainy.
O I am so tired of this work.
No peace at all.
Went to teachers meeting & Paul had to wait till nearly 10 o'clock.
Felt tired & cried.
Saturday, April 7, 1917:
Felt awful.
Teachers exam & there until 4 o'clock. Got check.
Paul called & I asked him to dinner next Sunday. Sent me wonderful plant for Easter.
Sent Paul a card.
Sunday, April 8, 1917:
Easter Day. Cold
Paul came in machine & went to Sunday School, then to our Church. Had wonderful day.
Monday, April 9,1917:
Rather cold but fine.
Feel awfully tired.
Fairly good day at school.
Went to teachers meeting. Mary Griffins wedding in paper.
Tuesday, April 10, 1917:
Hard day at school. Started program. Mildred called.
Paul called late & said "tomorrow".
O how I want him - no one knows.
Wednesday, April 11, 1917:
Good day at school & looking forward to seeing Paul. Late coming down.
Mother at Church with Miss Gladhart. Paul would not talk much & I asked him about it but he did not seem to want to talk much. Sat & cried after he went. O - Paul, if you only knew how much you are worrying me.
Thursday, April 12, 1917:
Fine day but blue for me worrying about Paul. O - I want him so badly. Saw him in field at noon today.
Mr Riegel & agriculturist at school. Teachers meeting tonight. There till 10 pm.
Worried sick over my school - I wish Paul would say what he wants me to do.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Dorothy's Diary
Monday, March 26, 1917:
Feeling tired. O, I wish school was out. Made out grade cards. O I wish these worries were off my shoulders. I can't stand them much longer.
Did some work on pillowslips.
Tuesday, March 27, 1917:
Windy, rain, snow. Hard day at school.
Embroidery
Paul called and said he would be up tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 28, 1917:
Fine but windy and cold.
Hard day at school - headache. Paul came late but brought box of candy. Delightful evening but interupted by man from old house telephoning - his daughter dying.
Thursday, March 29, 1917:
Physology test grades for Reed and Morrison. Reed: 90 Morrison: 92
Windy dull day.
Felt good all day.
Paul called. Started to read a book but got sleepy.
Went to bed early.
Friday, March 30, 1917:
Beautiful morning. I wish school was out. Tired.
Paul came but had to go over to Aunties because she was sick. Paul stayed with me till 10-30.
Had an awful night.
Saturday, March 31, 1917:
Awake at 3 this morning. Cleaned Aunties kitchen, went home - took dads dinner. Cleaned machine and made some pillowslips. Too tired to eat or even take bath.
Sunday, April 1, 1917:
Raining all day. Did not go anywhere. Paul came & had delightful evening until the last when I got blue & cried. Paul you are so wonderful! Was ever anyone equal to you.
Somebody called to April fool me.
Monday, April 2, 1917:
Fairly good day at school - basted 4 sheets for mama & sewed all evening.
Feeling tired. O, I wish school was out. Made out grade cards. O I wish these worries were off my shoulders. I can't stand them much longer.
Did some work on pillowslips.
Tuesday, March 27, 1917:
Windy, rain, snow. Hard day at school.
Embroidery
Paul called and said he would be up tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 28, 1917:
Fine but windy and cold.
Hard day at school - headache. Paul came late but brought box of candy. Delightful evening but interupted by man from old house telephoning - his daughter dying.
Thursday, March 29, 1917:
Physology test grades for Reed and Morrison. Reed: 90 Morrison: 92
Windy dull day.
Felt good all day.
Paul called. Started to read a book but got sleepy.
Went to bed early.
Friday, March 30, 1917:
Beautiful morning. I wish school was out. Tired.
Paul came but had to go over to Aunties because she was sick. Paul stayed with me till 10-30.
Had an awful night.
Saturday, March 31, 1917:
Awake at 3 this morning. Cleaned Aunties kitchen, went home - took dads dinner. Cleaned machine and made some pillowslips. Too tired to eat or even take bath.
Sunday, April 1, 1917:
Raining all day. Did not go anywhere. Paul came & had delightful evening until the last when I got blue & cried. Paul you are so wonderful! Was ever anyone equal to you.
Somebody called to April fool me.
Monday, April 2, 1917:
Fairly good day at school - basted 4 sheets for mama & sewed all evening.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Guess What?
The last blog I put on here was supposed to go to the "Fields Family Weekend" blog! I clicked the wrong thing and I want to thank Valerie for correcting it for me! So - now it's on both blogs.
But to get back to the life & times of Dorothy:
Thursday, March 15, 1917:(2 years from this date Margaret Jean would be born.)
Test in civics. Hard day in school. Bought new dress at Uhlers. Went to Church banquet with Gladys, then dance with Paul. Had good time. Mr. Riegle up there.
Friday, March 16, 1917:
Must not forget compositions in 6,7,& 8.
Tired and sleepy, did not get home until nearly one o'clock this morning.
Paul called when I was almost asleep.
Saturday, March 17, 1917:
Windiest day I ever knew. Working down at store. Had hair wahed. Missed Paul all day although he was in town, called up twice this evening but did not come down.
Sunday, March 18, 1917:
Blustry, snow and sunshine. Made cake & turned one layer on to floor. Paul came and we walked out to Meryl Young's. Played cards. Dell drove us back. Paul did not go home but stayed for supper. Had delightful & ideal day and evening together.
Monday, March 19, 1917:
Cold, clear wintry day. Fairly good day at school.
Paul did not call today.
Tuesday, March 20, 1917:
Worked on Paul's cushion & just about finished it. Paul called & decided to see Theda tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 21, 1917:
History: Nona 95
Ferd 92
Ralph 91
Willie 80
Ivor 82
Four normal girls walked in first thing this morning to spend the day.
Saw Theda in "The Tiger Woman", did not like it al all.
Late getting home, Hardly had chance to talk at all.
Thursday, March 22, 1917:
Good day at school. Real spring day. Gladys came over tonight to learn some crochet.
Paul called. Finished first pair of pillowslips.
Friday, March 23, 1917:
Gloomy rainy day. Children don't know what to do. Ferdinands deportment abominable.
Paul called and wanted to come down but could not let him because I had not finished cushion. Finished about 8 o'clock.
Saturday, March 24, 1917:
Paul's birthday - 25
Down at store all morning. Home this afternoon. Took supper. Paul late coming. Gave him cushion and picture. He seemed awfully worried some way.
Late going home.
Sunday, March 25, 1917:
Over at aunties. Then went to church. Paul called and then broght his mother & father & Gladys out. Took first ride in machine.
Came down again and went to our church.
Feeling tired - both of us. He seemed wonderfully tender tonight.
But to get back to the life & times of Dorothy:
Thursday, March 15, 1917:(2 years from this date Margaret Jean would be born.)
Test in civics. Hard day in school. Bought new dress at Uhlers. Went to Church banquet with Gladys, then dance with Paul. Had good time. Mr. Riegle up there.
Friday, March 16, 1917:
Must not forget compositions in 6,7,& 8.
Tired and sleepy, did not get home until nearly one o'clock this morning.
Paul called when I was almost asleep.
Saturday, March 17, 1917:
Windiest day I ever knew. Working down at store. Had hair wahed. Missed Paul all day although he was in town, called up twice this evening but did not come down.
Sunday, March 18, 1917:
Blustry, snow and sunshine. Made cake & turned one layer on to floor. Paul came and we walked out to Meryl Young's. Played cards. Dell drove us back. Paul did not go home but stayed for supper. Had delightful & ideal day and evening together.
Monday, March 19, 1917:
Cold, clear wintry day. Fairly good day at school.
Paul did not call today.
Tuesday, March 20, 1917:
Worked on Paul's cushion & just about finished it. Paul called & decided to see Theda tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 21, 1917:
History: Nona 95
Ferd 92
Ralph 91
Willie 80
Ivor 82
Four normal girls walked in first thing this morning to spend the day.
Saw Theda in "The Tiger Woman", did not like it al all.
Late getting home, Hardly had chance to talk at all.
Thursday, March 22, 1917:
Good day at school. Real spring day. Gladys came over tonight to learn some crochet.
Paul called. Finished first pair of pillowslips.
Friday, March 23, 1917:
Gloomy rainy day. Children don't know what to do. Ferdinands deportment abominable.
Paul called and wanted to come down but could not let him because I had not finished cushion. Finished about 8 o'clock.
Saturday, March 24, 1917:
Paul's birthday - 25
Down at store all morning. Home this afternoon. Took supper. Paul late coming. Gave him cushion and picture. He seemed awfully worried some way.
Late going home.
Sunday, March 25, 1917:
Over at aunties. Then went to church. Paul called and then broght his mother & father & Gladys out. Took first ride in machine.
Came down again and went to our church.
Feeling tired - both of us. He seemed wonderfully tender tonight.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Happy Easter!
I hope everyone has a blessed Easter weekend. I have enjoyed reading Val's, Leigh Ann's, and Sara's blogs on Easter and it's blessings.
The executive committee for this upcoming fabulous family weekend would like to know who is planning to come for what parts. There will be:
Friday evening - This will probably be pretty casual - maybe a bonfire and weenie roast and everyone getting settled in.
Saturday - We are thinking that we will have:
Breakfast
Kid Activities in the A.M.
Golf Outing & swimming in the afternoon
Maybe a scrapbooking session for the girls.
Cook out for supper
Maybe a "dive-in" movie - poolside.
Swimming in evening before fireworks at dark.
Sunday:
Open air church service / breakfast.
Any and all ideas are welcome but we are starting to think about food - beds - etc. and a head count will help.
Thanks
Charley
The executive committee for this upcoming fabulous family weekend would like to know who is planning to come for what parts. There will be:
Friday evening - This will probably be pretty casual - maybe a bonfire and weenie roast and everyone getting settled in.
Saturday - We are thinking that we will have:
Breakfast
Kid Activities in the A.M.
Golf Outing & swimming in the afternoon
Maybe a scrapbooking session for the girls.
Cook out for supper
Maybe a "dive-in" movie - poolside.
Swimming in evening before fireworks at dark.
Sunday:
Open air church service / breakfast.
Any and all ideas are welcome but we are starting to think about food - beds - etc. and a head count will help.
Thanks
Charley
Monday, March 10, 2008
Dorothy's Diary
Monday, March 5, 1917:
Drifts of snow 2' deep this morning. Only 8 scholars today. Two Epley boys did not arrive.
Did not go to teachers meeting but crotcheted on pillowslips.
Went to bed early.
Tues., March 6, 1917:
Cold - not feeling well this morning & got horribly sick by noon.
Gladys came over & stayed 2 hours & I asked her to come to club on Thursday. Have not eaten anything today.
Paul called & said he had not better come tonight, so went to bed about 7 o'clock.
Wed., March 7, 1917:
Still cold and windy, feel a little better than yesterday.
Grace came to school to observe. Raining hard so bought new overshoes.
Paul came without calling - brought me flowers. Delightful evening.
Thurs., March 8, 1917:
Club meets today at our house. Gladys came home from school with me.
Served ham sandwiches, pickles, fruit salad with whipped cream & cake & coffee.
Feel horribly tired now it is over but things went off alright.
Fri., March 9, 1917:
Feel tired. Gladys did not sleep well last night.
Paul called up but would not come down to meet me so went to teachers meeting alone.
Felt horribly tired.
Sat., March 10, 1917:
Down at store, bought goods for Paul's pillow. Worked on it all afternoon.
Paul came down this evening. Played rook with Jack.
Planning to go to Meryl youngs tomorrow.
Sunday, March 11, 1917:
No trip to country today - raining so stayed home.
Paul called & I asked him to come down. Came about 3 o'clock - delightful evening.
Went to our church - Should Christians go th Theatre
Monday, March 12, 1917:
Nothing special - did not go to teachers meeting but went down to store to write letters.
Paul did not call as he said, but I suppose he forgot.
Tuesday, March 13, 1917:
Test in Physilogy(can't read her writing)
Ferd 88
Ivor 75
Rob 86
Will 70
Nona 90
Morr 86
Elsie 73
Helen 85
Paul called and said he would be up tomorrow.
Wed., March 14, 1917:
Ferdinands Composition - 95
Paul & I went to see Miss Jackie of the Navy. Never laughed so hard before. Enjoyed evening immensely.
Decided to go to dance tomorrow. Pulled my hair down. Said good night through the window.
Drifts of snow 2' deep this morning. Only 8 scholars today. Two Epley boys did not arrive.
Did not go to teachers meeting but crotcheted on pillowslips.
Went to bed early.
Tues., March 6, 1917:
Cold - not feeling well this morning & got horribly sick by noon.
Gladys came over & stayed 2 hours & I asked her to come to club on Thursday. Have not eaten anything today.
Paul called & said he had not better come tonight, so went to bed about 7 o'clock.
Wed., March 7, 1917:
Still cold and windy, feel a little better than yesterday.
Grace came to school to observe. Raining hard so bought new overshoes.
Paul came without calling - brought me flowers. Delightful evening.
Thurs., March 8, 1917:
Club meets today at our house. Gladys came home from school with me.
Served ham sandwiches, pickles, fruit salad with whipped cream & cake & coffee.
Feel horribly tired now it is over but things went off alright.
Fri., March 9, 1917:
Feel tired. Gladys did not sleep well last night.
Paul called up but would not come down to meet me so went to teachers meeting alone.
Felt horribly tired.
Sat., March 10, 1917:
Down at store, bought goods for Paul's pillow. Worked on it all afternoon.
Paul came down this evening. Played rook with Jack.
Planning to go to Meryl youngs tomorrow.
Sunday, March 11, 1917:
No trip to country today - raining so stayed home.
Paul called & I asked him to come down. Came about 3 o'clock - delightful evening.
Went to our church - Should Christians go th Theatre
Monday, March 12, 1917:
Nothing special - did not go to teachers meeting but went down to store to write letters.
Paul did not call as he said, but I suppose he forgot.
Tuesday, March 13, 1917:
Test in Physilogy(can't read her writing)
Ferd 88
Ivor 75
Rob 86
Will 70
Nona 90
Morr 86
Elsie 73
Helen 85
Paul called and said he would be up tomorrow.
Wed., March 14, 1917:
Ferdinands Composition - 95
Paul & I went to see Miss Jackie of the Navy. Never laughed so hard before. Enjoyed evening immensely.
Decided to go to dance tomorrow. Pulled my hair down. Said good night through the window.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Nixon - Clinton??
President Clinton is in Marion today to help campaign for his wife for President. Needless to say - I did not go. Well, Sara said we could go and then run to the cemetery and watch mom turn over. ---- Anyway, it brought back memories of Mom coming to school many years ago and getting me and taking me downtown to see Richard Nixon stop on his train ride thru Marion and give a campaign speech. We were in the Penny's parking lot (now the county office building) and I can't remember a single thing he said but I think I was the only kid taken out of school that day to go. It was history in the making, you know!!!
All of this campaign stuff also brings back the year we (Jim, Sara, mom and I) went to DC to visit Pat and Debbie over Thanksgiving. We had such a great time but it was the season of the hanging chads and mom was fired up over that.
But - now to catch up with Paul and Dorothy and see what they are going to do for the weekend:
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1917:
Ferdinand - unmanagable today in school. I wish school was out. Got home early but could not do much. Finished reading "The Heart of the Dessert".
Went to bed early.
Thursday, March 1, 1917:
Cold but spring like. Felt well all day till tonight. Edna Mitchell called. Paul called over phone & I told him not to come tomorrow. He seemed angry. O I wish I had not told him. I want him so badly.
Friday, March 2, 1917:
My blue day for I am worrying about Paul. I must see him.
Had exams at school today & am not sorry they are over. Teachers meeting tonight & I had to ask Paul to meet me.
A wonderful evening & everything is alright. I know he hates me to take that old exam tomorrow.
Saturday, March 3, 1917:
Teacher's exam in Business College. Arogul Riegel said he thought I was not going to teach.
O Paul - if you only knew what worries you are causing me not knowing our plans.
Paul called about 5, after I got home.
Sunday, March 4, 1917:
Snowy day, regular blizzard this evening.
Jack brought Smut home. Drove with Bill to Geddis & back in awful snowstorm.
Paul came & we spent a quiet evening for once.
I wish he would never never go away from me.
All of this campaign stuff also brings back the year we (Jim, Sara, mom and I) went to DC to visit Pat and Debbie over Thanksgiving. We had such a great time but it was the season of the hanging chads and mom was fired up over that.
But - now to catch up with Paul and Dorothy and see what they are going to do for the weekend:
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1917:
Ferdinand - unmanagable today in school. I wish school was out. Got home early but could not do much. Finished reading "The Heart of the Dessert".
Went to bed early.
Thursday, March 1, 1917:
Cold but spring like. Felt well all day till tonight. Edna Mitchell called. Paul called over phone & I told him not to come tomorrow. He seemed angry. O I wish I had not told him. I want him so badly.
Friday, March 2, 1917:
My blue day for I am worrying about Paul. I must see him.
Had exams at school today & am not sorry they are over. Teachers meeting tonight & I had to ask Paul to meet me.
A wonderful evening & everything is alright. I know he hates me to take that old exam tomorrow.
Saturday, March 3, 1917:
Teacher's exam in Business College. Arogul Riegel said he thought I was not going to teach.
O Paul - if you only knew what worries you are causing me not knowing our plans.
Paul called about 5, after I got home.
Sunday, March 4, 1917:
Snowy day, regular blizzard this evening.
Jack brought Smut home. Drove with Bill to Geddis & back in awful snowstorm.
Paul came & we spent a quiet evening for once.
I wish he would never never go away from me.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
And later that week........
Friday, February 16, 1917:
Stopped at Ishanens & bought card & valentine book & sent to Paul. Worried all day. He called at night to thank me & said he was coming tomorrow night.
Stayed at home this evening sewing pillow slips.
Saturday, February 17, 1917:
A happy day looking forward to his coming.
Sewing this morning. Had hair washed this afternoon.
Made some fudge for Paul. He did not feel well & so things were not quite so harmonious as they might be.
Sunday, February 18, 1917:
Went to church this morning. Took flowers to Mr. Welch this afternoon. Mamma went over to Aunties. After supper Paul & I went to see her. Had an ideal evening - he telling me of the book I gave him.
Monday, Feb. 19, 1917:
Rainy day - feel tired. O this program is driving me crazy. Teachers meeting tonight - debate on advantages & disadvantages of farm life.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1917:
Most strenuous day at achool - don't know whether those girls are going to show up or not.
Finished reading "When a man's a man"
Paul did not call tonight. O why must I worry so?
Wed., Feb 21, 1917:
Woke early this morning - could not sleep for worrying over program.
Saw Paul & rest going to Verna's wedding. I hope they will be happy.
Paul came down tonight but I was horribly blue & cried over my worries.
Thurs. Feb 22, 1917:
At school decorating for Washington's Birthday.
Paul came over to bring magazine.
At Ellen Duths for dinner & her aunts for supper.
Feel tired & worn.
Friday, Feb. 23, 1917:
Ready for program but girls backed out. Mr. Spencer & Lippencolt spoke & everything went off
well.
Paul took me home but did not stay long.
Sat., Feb. 24, 1917:
Feel tired & lazy. Crotcheted and sewed.
Went down town this afternoon. Paul called this evening. Gladys invited me to dinner for tomorrow.
Sunday, Feb. 25, 1917:
Went to Sunday School with Gladys.
Dale had to ask Mildred too but I wish she had not been there. Stayed for dinner & then Paul & I came home. Did not feel well.
Monday, Feb. 26, 1917:
Warm day like spring. Felt horribly tired. 2 new scholars at school.
Did not go to teachers meeting. Paul called. Also Mildred to ask about what I had told Gladys on sunday. Such gossip - makes me feel disgusted at times.
Tues., Feb. 27, 1917:
Fairly good day at school. At Mrs. Snyders for supper & took spoon to new baby.
Paul called & then came after me. Spent quiet evening at home.
Stopped at Ishanens & bought card & valentine book & sent to Paul. Worried all day. He called at night to thank me & said he was coming tomorrow night.
Stayed at home this evening sewing pillow slips.
Saturday, February 17, 1917:
A happy day looking forward to his coming.
Sewing this morning. Had hair washed this afternoon.
Made some fudge for Paul. He did not feel well & so things were not quite so harmonious as they might be.
Sunday, February 18, 1917:
Went to church this morning. Took flowers to Mr. Welch this afternoon. Mamma went over to Aunties. After supper Paul & I went to see her. Had an ideal evening - he telling me of the book I gave him.
Monday, Feb. 19, 1917:
Rainy day - feel tired. O this program is driving me crazy. Teachers meeting tonight - debate on advantages & disadvantages of farm life.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1917:
Most strenuous day at achool - don't know whether those girls are going to show up or not.
Finished reading "When a man's a man"
Paul did not call tonight. O why must I worry so?
Wed., Feb 21, 1917:
Woke early this morning - could not sleep for worrying over program.
Saw Paul & rest going to Verna's wedding. I hope they will be happy.
Paul came down tonight but I was horribly blue & cried over my worries.
Thurs. Feb 22, 1917:
At school decorating for Washington's Birthday.
Paul came over to bring magazine.
At Ellen Duths for dinner & her aunts for supper.
Feel tired & worn.
Friday, Feb. 23, 1917:
Ready for program but girls backed out. Mr. Spencer & Lippencolt spoke & everything went off
well.
Paul took me home but did not stay long.
Sat., Feb. 24, 1917:
Feel tired & lazy. Crotcheted and sewed.
Went down town this afternoon. Paul called this evening. Gladys invited me to dinner for tomorrow.
Sunday, Feb. 25, 1917:
Went to Sunday School with Gladys.
Dale had to ask Mildred too but I wish she had not been there. Stayed for dinner & then Paul & I came home. Did not feel well.
Monday, Feb. 26, 1917:
Warm day like spring. Felt horribly tired. 2 new scholars at school.
Did not go to teachers meeting. Paul called. Also Mildred to ask about what I had told Gladys on sunday. Such gossip - makes me feel disgusted at times.
Tues., Feb. 27, 1917:
Fairly good day at school. At Mrs. Snyders for supper & took spoon to new baby.
Paul called & then came after me. Spent quiet evening at home.
Monday, February 25, 2008
It's Winter in Plum Creek!
Sunday, Feb. 4, 1917:
Blizzard - snow, wind. Stayed in all day. Read nearly all day. Mildred called this evening to know if Paul was coming - it was such an awful night. He came in his big fur coat, cap and gloves. Boys would not go to bed.
Monday, Feb. 5, 1917:
Terribly cold & no gas so stayed at home all day.
Turned hem in silk dress. Crocheted edge on nightgown. Went down to store this evening.
Paul called about 6-30.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1917:
School this morning but horribly cold. Tank froze and then leaking. My milk bottle burst on stove. Plenty of gas gas this evening. Gladhart girls and Miss McKinstry came over. Paul came too. Played and sang - had nice evening.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 1917:
Warmer, tiring day. Gave several tests at school.
Bought game of checkers and rook. I hope Paul will teach me to play. He did not call tonight. I sat crocheting all evening till my eyes are tired.
Thursday, Feb.8, 1917:
Dull day - late for school this morning.
Gave test in agriculture. Snowing again.
O I wish Paul would take me to a dance tonight. I am dying to see him again. We have a club meeting tonight. Had good time at club but late getting home.
Friday, Feb. 9, 1917:
Feeling tired but worked hard. Paul called this evening. Went to teachers meeting.
Paul met me coming out. Delightful quiet evening.
Saturday, Feb. 10, 1917:
Went to store, shopping, sewing all afternoon. Went to take supper. Bought bath rug. Made curtain and sewed fringe on carpet.
Called Paul and asked him to go to church in the morning.
Sunday, Feb. 11, 1917:
Up early cooking. I took bath. Met Paul at church. Sermon was "1417 R Please" The line is busy. Went to dinner. Learned to play checkers & rook. Paul stayed, supper and then O-wonderful, we talked over the topic nearest to our hearts - - I named the month.
Monday, Feb. 12, 1917:
Cold - 1 below zero. No gas hardly. Went straight home. Went to teachers meeting & almost froze to death. Thank heaven I don't have to go to summer school but I suppose Pregel will expect me to. Horribly tired & sleepy.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1917:
Still cold. Getting ready for night program & I wish it was over. Paul came down tonight & played checkers with Jack. Then we went to Marion to see "Civilization" - - a war picture.
He told me to call at store tomorrow evening. I wonder what for?
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1917:
Valentines Day and I am very curious. Children had Valentine box. Paul gave me his picture and a card & also sent a bouquet of violets and roses. O Paul but you are wonderful. The picture is where I can see him on awaking & going to sleep - - on my dresser.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 1917:
Feeling happy in Paul's love. Took children to see Health exhibit in Oddfellows Temple. Paul called and asked to come down. Went to show & then came home. Paul awfully sad because I had not sent him a message. I feel convicted but I gave him a rose with my heart.
Blizzard - snow, wind. Stayed in all day. Read nearly all day. Mildred called this evening to know if Paul was coming - it was such an awful night. He came in his big fur coat, cap and gloves. Boys would not go to bed.
Monday, Feb. 5, 1917:
Terribly cold & no gas so stayed at home all day.
Turned hem in silk dress. Crocheted edge on nightgown. Went down to store this evening.
Paul called about 6-30.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1917:
School this morning but horribly cold. Tank froze and then leaking. My milk bottle burst on stove. Plenty of gas gas this evening. Gladhart girls and Miss McKinstry came over. Paul came too. Played and sang - had nice evening.
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 1917:
Warmer, tiring day. Gave several tests at school.
Bought game of checkers and rook. I hope Paul will teach me to play. He did not call tonight. I sat crocheting all evening till my eyes are tired.
Thursday, Feb.8, 1917:
Dull day - late for school this morning.
Gave test in agriculture. Snowing again.
O I wish Paul would take me to a dance tonight. I am dying to see him again. We have a club meeting tonight. Had good time at club but late getting home.
Friday, Feb. 9, 1917:
Feeling tired but worked hard. Paul called this evening. Went to teachers meeting.
Paul met me coming out. Delightful quiet evening.
Saturday, Feb. 10, 1917:
Went to store, shopping, sewing all afternoon. Went to take supper. Bought bath rug. Made curtain and sewed fringe on carpet.
Called Paul and asked him to go to church in the morning.
Sunday, Feb. 11, 1917:
Up early cooking. I took bath. Met Paul at church. Sermon was "1417 R Please" The line is busy. Went to dinner. Learned to play checkers & rook. Paul stayed, supper and then O-wonderful, we talked over the topic nearest to our hearts - - I named the month.
Monday, Feb. 12, 1917:
Cold - 1 below zero. No gas hardly. Went straight home. Went to teachers meeting & almost froze to death. Thank heaven I don't have to go to summer school but I suppose Pregel will expect me to. Horribly tired & sleepy.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1917:
Still cold. Getting ready for night program & I wish it was over. Paul came down tonight & played checkers with Jack. Then we went to Marion to see "Civilization" - - a war picture.
He told me to call at store tomorrow evening. I wonder what for?
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1917:
Valentines Day and I am very curious. Children had Valentine box. Paul gave me his picture and a card & also sent a bouquet of violets and roses. O Paul but you are wonderful. The picture is where I can see him on awaking & going to sleep - - on my dresser.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 1917:
Feeling happy in Paul's love. Took children to see Health exhibit in Oddfellows Temple. Paul called and asked to come down. Went to show & then came home. Paul awfully sad because I had not sent him a message. I feel convicted but I gave him a rose with my heart.
Monday, February 18, 2008
President's Day
Today, February 11, 1008 is President's Day. President George Bush is in Africa and we are all stuck listening to the never-ending campaign ads for B.Obama (African-American) and H. Clinton (woman) for President. What a difference it was in 1917. Woodrow Wilson was President and on April 2, 1917 he proclaimed the American entrance into World War I, a crusade to make the world "safe for democracy."
And now back to our story.............
Saturday, Jan. 27, 1917:
Stayed home this morning - Ellen and I went to see Gypsy Love. Wonderful play, I only wish Paul could have seen it. Stayed at home this evening to take bath and get things ready for tomorrow.
Sunday, Jan. 28, 1917:
Got up early - Went to church & Mr. Runnals preached on "Why I believe in Church Dancing."
Church filled - wonderful sermon.
Ellen came this afternoon. Paul called up and I told him to come down so I had Paul and Ellen for supper. Delightful evening.
Monday, January 29, 1917:
Gloomy rainy morning. Finished grading exam papers.
Results of exam:
Helen 70
Elsie 64
Morrison 66
Mona 82
Willie 64 *
Robert 70
Ivor 67
Ferdinand 68 *
Did not go to teachers meeting so stayed home and made out grade cards, reports etc.
Carpet laid on stairs.
* Willie and Ferdinand are Paul's younger brothers.
Tuesday, January 30, 1917:
Met Paul along the pike this beautiful spring like morning. He's going to dentist. Did not go to teachers meeting. Paul called about 8 o'clock. Finished sewing nightgown.
Wednesday, January 31, 1917:
Fine spring like weather. Pauls horses ran away and wheels ran over him. O I hope he is not hurt much. Came home early. Paul came about 8 and brought me a box of candy. Wonderful evening but Paul stiff from accident. He pledged our love again as the meaning of my ring.
Thursday, February 1, 1917:
Aufully sick in school. Could not work at all - headache. Helen called at noon. Went to our house and stayed all night. Feeling awful. Paul called to know what was the matter.
Friday, February 2, 1917:
Zero Weather - gas low - no heat. Paul came tonight but had to wear sweaters all the time. An awful cold day.
Saturday, February 3, 1917:
No sleep last night. No fire hardly & feeling terrible. Went to store - made up books took out some bills. Drew check for $55.50 and paid Uhlers. Paul called and said there was room for 1 more out there. Went to bed early.
And now back to our story.............
Saturday, Jan. 27, 1917:
Stayed home this morning - Ellen and I went to see Gypsy Love. Wonderful play, I only wish Paul could have seen it. Stayed at home this evening to take bath and get things ready for tomorrow.
Sunday, Jan. 28, 1917:
Got up early - Went to church & Mr. Runnals preached on "Why I believe in Church Dancing."
Church filled - wonderful sermon.
Ellen came this afternoon. Paul called up and I told him to come down so I had Paul and Ellen for supper. Delightful evening.
Monday, January 29, 1917:
Gloomy rainy morning. Finished grading exam papers.
Results of exam:
Helen 70
Elsie 64
Morrison 66
Mona 82
Willie 64 *
Robert 70
Ivor 67
Ferdinand 68 *
Did not go to teachers meeting so stayed home and made out grade cards, reports etc.
Carpet laid on stairs.
* Willie and Ferdinand are Paul's younger brothers.
Tuesday, January 30, 1917:
Met Paul along the pike this beautiful spring like morning. He's going to dentist. Did not go to teachers meeting. Paul called about 8 o'clock. Finished sewing nightgown.
Wednesday, January 31, 1917:
Fine spring like weather. Pauls horses ran away and wheels ran over him. O I hope he is not hurt much. Came home early. Paul came about 8 and brought me a box of candy. Wonderful evening but Paul stiff from accident. He pledged our love again as the meaning of my ring.
Thursday, February 1, 1917:
Aufully sick in school. Could not work at all - headache. Helen called at noon. Went to our house and stayed all night. Feeling awful. Paul called to know what was the matter.
Friday, February 2, 1917:
Zero Weather - gas low - no heat. Paul came tonight but had to wear sweaters all the time. An awful cold day.
Saturday, February 3, 1917:
No sleep last night. No fire hardly & feeling terrible. Went to store - made up books took out some bills. Drew check for $55.50 and paid Uhlers. Paul called and said there was room for 1 more out there. Went to bed early.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
What a Week......
I can't believe that it's been two weeks since my last blog. Life takes some strange turns sometimes and it knocks you on your butt and leaves you just sitting there!
A week ago a close friend of ours (who is also a neighbor and someone we do business with) had a son that committed suicide. This young man was 22 and on the dean's list at college. He planned it out very carefully, it was not a spur of the moment decision. I felt so emotionally drained at the end of last week, going from total shock to being really mad at him for doing this to his mother and father to just hurting. Hurting for the loss of a life that had so much potential and hurting for friends that have lost a child. I don't think that hurt would ever go away.
I also went to a "Soup Swap" last week. That was fun! I came home with bean soup, chicken noodle soup, veg. soup, super duper chili, Italian tortalinni soup, and corn-sausage-potatoe chowder. Wow - I'm souped out! What a fun way to spend a cold winter evening! With good friends and relatives and food!
I also updated the "Family Weekend" blog today. I put info on about the Samaritan's Purse idea that we want to do and about our family church service for that weekend. Choir practices will sure to be starting soon! I haven't brought up the tri-athalon idea yet!
Next post will be back to the life and sexy times of D. Guy!
C.
A week ago a close friend of ours (who is also a neighbor and someone we do business with) had a son that committed suicide. This young man was 22 and on the dean's list at college. He planned it out very carefully, it was not a spur of the moment decision. I felt so emotionally drained at the end of last week, going from total shock to being really mad at him for doing this to his mother and father to just hurting. Hurting for the loss of a life that had so much potential and hurting for friends that have lost a child. I don't think that hurt would ever go away.
I also went to a "Soup Swap" last week. That was fun! I came home with bean soup, chicken noodle soup, veg. soup, super duper chili, Italian tortalinni soup, and corn-sausage-potatoe chowder. Wow - I'm souped out! What a fun way to spend a cold winter evening! With good friends and relatives and food!
I also updated the "Family Weekend" blog today. I put info on about the Samaritan's Purse idea that we want to do and about our family church service for that weekend. Choir practices will sure to be starting soon! I haven't brought up the tri-athalon idea yet!
Next post will be back to the life and sexy times of D. Guy!
C.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Dorothy's Diary: Jan. 22 - 26
Monday, Jan. 22, 1917:
Very slippery and icy. Bought new overshoes for best shoes.
Good day in school. Bought some oysters and plates and fell down on Main St. with them.. Awful mess.
Went to teachers meeting for new class - horrid bore.
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 1917:
Still slippery - Willie told me Paul had his coat - wish I could see him in it.
Home early so rested awhile.
Paul and I at Gally Wags Minstrel Show. A delicious half hour in the dark after we came home.
Paul told of Vernas party to be onThursday night.
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 1917:
Fell awfully tired and sleepy all day. Mr. Farrar at store noticed my ring. Paul took some repairs to store and ordered some bridles.
Sewed crotched yoke on to nightgown. Went to bed early.
Thursday, Jan. 25, 1917:
Cold - started dialogues for program.
O I wish school was out - I am getting disgusted with it. I went to party at Verna's. She announced her wedding. Paul came for me - snowed & he had to walk home. Horribly tired and worn. I wish Paul & I could have a quiet evening at home.
Friday, Jan. 26, 1917:
Still awfully tired, my eyes are stiff. Trolley on car broke so was late getting to school.
Got telephone in.
P. called & asked to meet me after teachers meeting.
Horribly tired.26
Very slippery and icy. Bought new overshoes for best shoes.
Good day in school. Bought some oysters and plates and fell down on Main St. with them.. Awful mess.
Went to teachers meeting for new class - horrid bore.
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 1917:
Still slippery - Willie told me Paul had his coat - wish I could see him in it.
Home early so rested awhile.
Paul and I at Gally Wags Minstrel Show. A delicious half hour in the dark after we came home.
Paul told of Vernas party to be onThursday night.
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 1917:
Fell awfully tired and sleepy all day. Mr. Farrar at store noticed my ring. Paul took some repairs to store and ordered some bridles.
Sewed crotched yoke on to nightgown. Went to bed early.
Thursday, Jan. 25, 1917:
Cold - started dialogues for program.
O I wish school was out - I am getting disgusted with it. I went to party at Verna's. She announced her wedding. Paul came for me - snowed & he had to walk home. Horribly tired and worn. I wish Paul & I could have a quiet evening at home.
Friday, Jan. 26, 1917:
Still awfully tired, my eyes are stiff. Trolley on car broke so was late getting to school.
Got telephone in.
P. called & asked to meet me after teachers meeting.
Horribly tired.26
Friday, January 18, 2008
Dorothy's Diary: Jan. 17 - 21, 1917
Wed. January 17, 1917:
Edna Mitchell married Monday - astounding everybody. Nothing special today just the usual round of lessons. Had hair wash at Letts. Ironed white dress and skirts ready for dance tomorrow. Mr. Thomas came after supper and fixed bathroom stove. Snowing again tonight but not as cold.
Father is sick and ought to be in bed.
Thurs. January 18, 1917:
Windy and snowy again. Rather strenuous day. Preparing for exams. Paul came in sleigh went to R.P.dance. Enjoyed every minute and I think he did too. He asked me if I wanted to go to a wedding - Verna's. I don't know yet if I will go.
Friday, January 19, 1917:
No exams at school. Herstand told me I missed teachers meeting last night. Well, I wouldn't have missed the dance anyhow.
Paul gone to Ednas belling tonight but he did not ask me to go. Going to bed real early to make up for loss of last night.
Saturday, January 20, 1917:
Bright sunny day but thawing. Varnished moulding this morning. Went to town and bought some cambrie for nightgown.
Paul left robe in store and I waited till 5:30 but he had not come. He did not call so I feel horribly disappointed. Such is life - full of pleasures and disappointments.
Minister called this afternoon.
Sunday, January 21, 1917:
Snow rain - hail & again rain.
Took good splash but did not get to church. Helped dad cut up 1/4 beef.
Did nothing hardly all day
Paul came about 6-30
Went over exam questions. Quiet evening at home.
Edna Mitchell married Monday - astounding everybody. Nothing special today just the usual round of lessons. Had hair wash at Letts. Ironed white dress and skirts ready for dance tomorrow. Mr. Thomas came after supper and fixed bathroom stove. Snowing again tonight but not as cold.
Father is sick and ought to be in bed.
Thurs. January 18, 1917:
Windy and snowy again. Rather strenuous day. Preparing for exams. Paul came in sleigh went to R.P.dance. Enjoyed every minute and I think he did too. He asked me if I wanted to go to a wedding - Verna's. I don't know yet if I will go.
Friday, January 19, 1917:
No exams at school. Herstand told me I missed teachers meeting last night. Well, I wouldn't have missed the dance anyhow.
Paul gone to Ednas belling tonight but he did not ask me to go. Going to bed real early to make up for loss of last night.
Saturday, January 20, 1917:
Bright sunny day but thawing. Varnished moulding this morning. Went to town and bought some cambrie for nightgown.
Paul left robe in store and I waited till 5:30 but he had not come. He did not call so I feel horribly disappointed. Such is life - full of pleasures and disappointments.
Minister called this afternoon.
Sunday, January 21, 1917:
Snow rain - hail & again rain.
Took good splash but did not get to church. Helped dad cut up 1/4 beef.
Did nothing hardly all day
Paul came about 6-30
Went over exam questions. Quiet evening at home.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Dorothy's Diary: Jan. 15 & 16
Monday, January 15, 1917:
Still cold and snowy everywhere. Good day at school. Willie got his engine so eagerly looked for.
Auntie called dad up at store. I suspect she is lonely without us. I wish weather would get warm. It is such a long drill to school this kind of weather. Saw death of Stair's little girl in paper.
Tuesday, January 16, 1917:
Cold but bright. Saw Paul go by school house about 1 o'clock. He went to funeral. Late getting home and wonder of wonders Paul sat in the house. He had been asking mother for me. He & I had supper together - such as it was for we had nothing on hand. Went to see "Miss G. Washington" at Columbia. A happy evening although I cried over mothers doubting my fitness for Paul.
Still cold and snowy everywhere. Good day at school. Willie got his engine so eagerly looked for.
Auntie called dad up at store. I suspect she is lonely without us. I wish weather would get warm. It is such a long drill to school this kind of weather. Saw death of Stair's little girl in paper.
Tuesday, January 16, 1917:
Cold but bright. Saw Paul go by school house about 1 o'clock. He went to funeral. Late getting home and wonder of wonders Paul sat in the house. He had been asking mother for me. He & I had supper together - such as it was for we had nothing on hand. Went to see "Miss G. Washington" at Columbia. A happy evening although I cried over mothers doubting my fitness for Paul.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Dorothy's Diary: 1/7 thru 1/14 1917
Sunday, Jan. 7, 1917:
Beautiful sunny morning but not feeling well - results of work yesterday. Packed books, made outline of school work for Grace. Paul called up and drove down later and then we went to Grace's. Had nice evening. Out last evening at Aunties.
Monday, Jan.8, 1917:
Up early packing. Auntie mad. Went to house and I certainly worked harder that for many a day. Well our house is practically straight and looks livable. I wish Paul could see it. Our new dining room furniture came.
Tuesday, Jan 9, 1917:
Rainy turning to snow. Damp and dull all day. I felt tired and worn today but was anzious to get home. Fixed curtains and pictures downstairs, tried piano and it sounds twice as well now. I never appreciated home so much as I do now.
Wed., Jan. 10, 1917:
Dull and damp - O I wish the day was over for Paul should come tonight.
Ivor, Morrison Ferdinand fighting.
Paul came about 7-15. He could not get used to the house. He called it our house warming. I wish he would talk more. I wonder if he regrets asking me the one thing of life.
Thursday, Jan. 11, 1917:
Paul said last night - H.G. told him I was engaged to G. Thank heaven I never was. Heistand at school and gave spelling survey. Father eas sick with bad cold. Cold night. Read Riley for awhile. I wish telephone was in so I could talk to Paul...
Fri., Jan. 12, 1917:
Zero weather. Could not get fire at school till late. Feeling tired.
Paul came down early before I was dressed. Went to 1st show at Marion "A Woman Alone".
George on car and Paul noticed him cross overl Well, I am glad he did not win me over. I had to slip my hand in Paul's during show. I wonder what he thought.
Sat. Jan. 13, 1917:
Cold and Snowing. Put up curtains to all windows. Stained hall floor and my bedroom. Went to town about 3:30, bought felt for table etc. Found package of Posts from Paul at store. Went to town again about 8 o'clock. Paul called but I was out. Then I had nerve enought to call him. Regular blizzard for mother and I to come home in.
Sun., Jan. 14, 1917:
8 below zero and piles of drifted snow. Stayed home all day for weather was awful.. Paul came about 7-15. He seemed awfully quiet and I again asked him why he did not talk to mother. O Paul if only I can live up to your ideals for no other has such.
Beautiful sunny morning but not feeling well - results of work yesterday. Packed books, made outline of school work for Grace. Paul called up and drove down later and then we went to Grace's. Had nice evening. Out last evening at Aunties.
Monday, Jan.8, 1917:
Up early packing. Auntie mad. Went to house and I certainly worked harder that for many a day. Well our house is practically straight and looks livable. I wish Paul could see it. Our new dining room furniture came.
Tuesday, Jan 9, 1917:
Rainy turning to snow. Damp and dull all day. I felt tired and worn today but was anzious to get home. Fixed curtains and pictures downstairs, tried piano and it sounds twice as well now. I never appreciated home so much as I do now.
Wed., Jan. 10, 1917:
Dull and damp - O I wish the day was over for Paul should come tonight.
Ivor, Morrison Ferdinand fighting.
Paul came about 7-15. He could not get used to the house. He called it our house warming. I wish he would talk more. I wonder if he regrets asking me the one thing of life.
Thursday, Jan. 11, 1917:
Paul said last night - H.G. told him I was engaged to G. Thank heaven I never was. Heistand at school and gave spelling survey. Father eas sick with bad cold. Cold night. Read Riley for awhile. I wish telephone was in so I could talk to Paul...
Fri., Jan. 12, 1917:
Zero weather. Could not get fire at school till late. Feeling tired.
Paul came down early before I was dressed. Went to 1st show at Marion "A Woman Alone".
George on car and Paul noticed him cross overl Well, I am glad he did not win me over. I had to slip my hand in Paul's during show. I wonder what he thought.
Sat. Jan. 13, 1917:
Cold and Snowing. Put up curtains to all windows. Stained hall floor and my bedroom. Went to town about 3:30, bought felt for table etc. Found package of Posts from Paul at store. Went to town again about 8 o'clock. Paul called but I was out. Then I had nerve enought to call him. Regular blizzard for mother and I to come home in.
Sun., Jan. 14, 1917:
8 below zero and piles of drifted snow. Stayed home all day for weather was awful.. Paul came about 7-15. He seemed awfully quiet and I again asked him why he did not talk to mother. O Paul if only I can live up to your ideals for no other has such.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Thursday, January 4, 1917
Drove to school with Marion and U.G. Blue day for me
Gladys and Vivian over after school this evening.
Gladys and Mildred say that L's disapprove of our going to G's party.
Paul called when I had gone to bed. I am longing for a quiet evening with him.
Boys took load to new house.
Friday, January 5, 1917:
Dary rainy morning.
Gave Willie subscription to "Youth's Companion."
Teacher meeting.
Paul met me. Had to stay in dining room because our stove disconnected. Asked me if I wanted to teach next year after telling him of exam tomorrow.
Saturday, January 6, 1917:
Teachers Exam Business College
Mrs. Saiters for organizing guild.
Did not go to either of above. But went to house to varnish floors and cleaned up.
Drew check and paid debts. Ordered Paddocks van for Monday.
Grace promised to teach for me on Monday.
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I am so intrigued by this diary. I love getting a glimse into life so many years ago. I really think she would be glad that we (my sisters & I) want to know her better. My mother was ornery when she was little and very beautiful and I know that she always missed her mother and missed having a relationship with her. I think that is why she was always close with us and I wonder what parts of mom were from her mother. Mom said that they always told her that her mother had beautiful hair. It was very long and thick and she wore it up on top of her head all the time and suffered from alot of headaches. Mom always thought that the headaches were from the hair? Interesting fact: my daughter has very very thick hair and she has said that it gets very heavy when it's long.
Now -- on to my "Ta-Dah" list. I usually start out with a To-Do list but this year I'm making it my Ta-Dah list. Paster P. preached in his sermons all through Christmas that we :
1. Forgivable
2. Loveable
3. Valuable
4. Acceptable and
5. Capable
Sometimes I forget that I am capable of:
1.Being organized (Getting started 30 minutes earlier in the morning would help alot!)
2.Sticking to my exercise programs and diets. ( I love going to Curves and I love going to the Y for the swimming classes - so DO IT!)
3.Remembering to be thoughtful of others (getting cards set, remembering birthdays, helping out, volunteering)
4. Being a disciple - which means being disciplined!!!
I think those 4 catagories are pretty much it. Now to break those down into what I want to do.
That's the next blog and the next.....
Gladys and Vivian over after school this evening.
Gladys and Mildred say that L's disapprove of our going to G's party.
Paul called when I had gone to bed. I am longing for a quiet evening with him.
Boys took load to new house.
Friday, January 5, 1917:
Dary rainy morning.
Gave Willie subscription to "Youth's Companion."
Teacher meeting.
Paul met me. Had to stay in dining room because our stove disconnected. Asked me if I wanted to teach next year after telling him of exam tomorrow.
Saturday, January 6, 1917:
Teachers Exam Business College
Mrs. Saiters for organizing guild.
Did not go to either of above. But went to house to varnish floors and cleaned up.
Drew check and paid debts. Ordered Paddocks van for Monday.
Grace promised to teach for me on Monday.
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I am so intrigued by this diary. I love getting a glimse into life so many years ago. I really think she would be glad that we (my sisters & I) want to know her better. My mother was ornery when she was little and very beautiful and I know that she always missed her mother and missed having a relationship with her. I think that is why she was always close with us and I wonder what parts of mom were from her mother. Mom said that they always told her that her mother had beautiful hair. It was very long and thick and she wore it up on top of her head all the time and suffered from alot of headaches. Mom always thought that the headaches were from the hair? Interesting fact: my daughter has very very thick hair and she has said that it gets very heavy when it's long.
Now -- on to my "Ta-Dah" list. I usually start out with a To-Do list but this year I'm making it my Ta-Dah list. Paster P. preached in his sermons all through Christmas that we :
1. Forgivable
2. Loveable
3. Valuable
4. Acceptable and
5. Capable
Sometimes I forget that I am capable of:
1.Being organized (Getting started 30 minutes earlier in the morning would help alot!)
2.Sticking to my exercise programs and diets. ( I love going to Curves and I love going to the Y for the swimming classes - so DO IT!)
3.Remembering to be thoughtful of others (getting cards set, remembering birthdays, helping out, volunteering)
4. Being a disciple - which means being disciplined!!!
I think those 4 catagories are pretty much it. Now to break those down into what I want to do.
That's the next blog and the next.....
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Wed. January 3, 1917
Feeling tired. Paul's colt died. He had counted so much on it.
Paul came to school with buggy and drove me home. I wished I could cheer him up he was feeling so blue.
Mamma and I bought bed and set of chairs.
Paul came to school with buggy and drove me home. I wished I could cheer him up he was feeling so blue.
Mamma and I bought bed and set of chairs.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
A New Year
Monday, January 1, 1917:
New Years Day began at 12 midnight with Paul - instituted an annual event.
Scolding this morning for setting up so late. Bought new woolen socks.
I am hoping this year may be as wonderful as last. I wish it may.
Grade cards made out - ready for school tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 2, 1917:
School - felt A1 all day.
Paul came down and went to Geddis's party for Vivian. Had splendid time but I left Paul at home and came home with Bill and Jack. I felt disappointed but I know it was foolish to expect him to walk in rain.
These are the first two excerpts from my grandmothers diary. I never knew her because she died after having a ceasaren (twins) when my mother was 3 years old. The twins only weighed 1 1/2 lbs each but they lived. She wrote this diary the year before she married Grandpa Paul. She was a teacher and she was 24 years old. Bill and Jack were her brothers and they all came here from England when she was about 9 years old.
I wonder what she would think about the "internet" and "blogging"?? I wonder if she knows what a dynasty she started? My mother, 4 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren: 21 great-grandchildren, one great grandchild on the way: and I'm sure there are many more to come!
New Years Day began at 12 midnight with Paul - instituted an annual event.
Scolding this morning for setting up so late. Bought new woolen socks.
I am hoping this year may be as wonderful as last. I wish it may.
Grade cards made out - ready for school tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 2, 1917:
School - felt A1 all day.
Paul came down and went to Geddis's party for Vivian. Had splendid time but I left Paul at home and came home with Bill and Jack. I felt disappointed but I know it was foolish to expect him to walk in rain.
These are the first two excerpts from my grandmothers diary. I never knew her because she died after having a ceasaren (twins) when my mother was 3 years old. The twins only weighed 1 1/2 lbs each but they lived. She wrote this diary the year before she married Grandpa Paul. She was a teacher and she was 24 years old. Bill and Jack were her brothers and they all came here from England when she was about 9 years old.
I wonder what she would think about the "internet" and "blogging"?? I wonder if she knows what a dynasty she started? My mother, 4 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren: 21 great-grandchildren, one great grandchild on the way: and I'm sure there are many more to come!
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