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.
Friday, February 29, 2008
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.
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