I saw Uncle John last Saturday. I love Uncle John. Why? I don't know - except that he is my uncle. My mother's younger brother. He and Aunt D. had 6 kids - a huge family in my mind when I was younger. He owned an apple orchard and we always went down to get apples and visit. Uncle J. is a tiny man and he reminds me a magical little elf. Aunt D. made the best home-made caramel apples ever! But I never stayed all night with my cousins. I never had a "special" relationship with Uncle J. He never gave me any special bits of wisdom. I don't know what his favorite color is (although I would guess red!) or his favorite food. I have never even been to his current home! But - he loved my mother and he really misses her and he has the same macular degeneration eye disease that my mom had so he doesn't see well and I always have to tell him who I am. And when I see him look at me with those clear bright eyes that aren't seeing very well - I see my mom and we both have something very precious in common.
My brother has been wanting to get together with Uncle J. and listen to Uncle J. talk about his war experiences. I have heard there are some really interesting stories. I don't think I have ever know a more gentle man - it's hard to imagine him having war stories.
Sometimes it's nice to be loved or to love - just because.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
In My Opinion...
My sisters and I have joked alot about having our own talk radio show. How nice would it be to have 2 or 3 hours to just give our opinion on everything from politics to movies! I mean - we are right most of the time! While my one sister is very diplomatic and one is very direct - I would probably be the Mark Levin type and tell people to SHUT-UP !
Anyway - this week has been a very historic week in our nation's history. We have elected the first Africian-American President and even if you didn't vote for him - and I didn't - it is amazing how far our nation has come! There were close to 2 million people in Washington DC to be part of this great historical time. I heard yesterday on the news that there was not one arrest made - and that if true is impressive! There was also more money spent on this innaguration then any other in history. G.W spent about 45-50 million four years ago and was raked over the coals for spending so much but OB has spent 150 million and it's ok!!!
But now on to the important things - Michelle O's fashion - or lack there of!
Her "lemon-grass" brocade dress and coat looked like my mother's drapes from 1970! I also would have opted for a coat with BUTTONS since it was 20 degrees outside!
My sister thought her white evening gown looked like a chenille bedspread! I thought it was too long - she was constantly moving it out of her way and picking it up to walk.
I am sure that both of these outfits looked better in real life - and while they were better that alot of dresses that I have seen First Ladies wear - she needs help!
Last thoughts:
Thank you to President Bush. Thank you for keeping us safe since 911. Thank you for having broad shoulders that have had to carry alot the past 8 years. Thank you for being part of a very exclusive club that only has 44 members and being a member with dignity. I hope that you got on that plane that took you home to Texas and opened a big bottle of champaign and kicked off your shoes and said Hoo! Hoo! I'm done!!! You and your family deserve a long rest!
To President Obama:
Quit comparing yourself to Abraham Lincoln - you are not! But please have the wisdom to look back at our history and see what our true values are what our country has been based on for over 200 years. I pray that the doubts I have will be erased and you will be remembered in history as a fair and honest man. Good Luck.
Anyway - this week has been a very historic week in our nation's history. We have elected the first Africian-American President and even if you didn't vote for him - and I didn't - it is amazing how far our nation has come! There were close to 2 million people in Washington DC to be part of this great historical time. I heard yesterday on the news that there was not one arrest made - and that if true is impressive! There was also more money spent on this innaguration then any other in history. G.W spent about 45-50 million four years ago and was raked over the coals for spending so much but OB has spent 150 million and it's ok!!!
But now on to the important things - Michelle O's fashion - or lack there of!
Her "lemon-grass" brocade dress and coat looked like my mother's drapes from 1970! I also would have opted for a coat with BUTTONS since it was 20 degrees outside!
My sister thought her white evening gown looked like a chenille bedspread! I thought it was too long - she was constantly moving it out of her way and picking it up to walk.
I am sure that both of these outfits looked better in real life - and while they were better that alot of dresses that I have seen First Ladies wear - she needs help!
Last thoughts:
Thank you to President Bush. Thank you for keeping us safe since 911. Thank you for having broad shoulders that have had to carry alot the past 8 years. Thank you for being part of a very exclusive club that only has 44 members and being a member with dignity. I hope that you got on that plane that took you home to Texas and opened a big bottle of champaign and kicked off your shoes and said Hoo! Hoo! I'm done!!! You and your family deserve a long rest!
To President Obama:
Quit comparing yourself to Abraham Lincoln - you are not! But please have the wisdom to look back at our history and see what our true values are what our country has been based on for over 200 years. I pray that the doubts I have will be erased and you will be remembered in history as a fair and honest man. Good Luck.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
I'm Back.......
It has been a long time since my last blog - not much has happened......
except the economy, new President, new family members, etc...
I have so many ideas running around in what brain space I have. It's had to get organized and get them down. I read some other blogs and some are inspirational, some are funny, some are depressing and I joined Face Book - which I can't see me ever using it to it's potential. But - there are definitly more things I want to do other than my Grandmothers Journal. Like...
Grandma's Journal - maybe 2 days a week.
President O : thoughts and worries
Recipes
Diet : Operation Dumbo Drop (borrowing the phrase from L.)
Baby #55 - family
Discipline - Disciple
Robbery!
Laundry
Goats
Grandma's journal - I want to finish with this and I would also like to copy it and make it into a scrape-book type thing for any of my sisters that would like a copy. So- I'm thinking that on Monday and Wednesda's will be journal days!
We last left Dorothy in April of 1917:
Friday, April 13, 1917:
Cold. Examinations at school. Arbor Day. Planted two trees. Paul called and said he would not come. Feeling horribly blue and heartsick. Went to bed early.
Saturday, April 14, 1917:
Down at store this morning. Washed and took bath. Parul came with car & went to Marion to see "Tale of 2 Cities".
Brought mamma & dad home. Then drove north for we had no time for talk and both of us were feeling worried.
Sunday, April 15, 1917:
Beautiful day. Went to church. Read this afternoon. Paul came and brought a box of candy. Had delightful evening but saddened by thought of his going to war.
God please keep us out of it.
Monday, April 16, 1917:
Teachers meeting
Tuesday, April 17, 1917:
Beautiful day but tiring. Hard work at school this week. Called Mildred. Corrected exam papers. Paul called and was in a hurry. Went to bed about 9-15 and just lay down when he tooted horn and I dressed and went down till 10-30. Nobody knew anything of it.
Wed., April 18, 1917:
Beautiful morning. Hot. Got awfully tired. Mamma not feeling well. Paul came early with car. Went to Robbins. Then to Mildred's program. Enjoyed myself.
Thursday, April 19, 1917:
Sowed grass seed at school. Met Paul along pike. Hot and looks rainy. No teachers meeting. Paul called and said he would be down tomorrow.
Friday, April 20, 1917;
School out for 2 days to make up. Tired and worn. Paul came, also tired but had delightful evening.
except the economy, new President, new family members, etc...
I have so many ideas running around in what brain space I have. It's had to get organized and get them down. I read some other blogs and some are inspirational, some are funny, some are depressing and I joined Face Book - which I can't see me ever using it to it's potential. But - there are definitly more things I want to do other than my Grandmothers Journal. Like...
Grandma's Journal - maybe 2 days a week.
President O : thoughts and worries
Recipes
Diet : Operation Dumbo Drop (borrowing the phrase from L.)
Baby #55 - family
Discipline - Disciple
Robbery!
Laundry
Goats
Grandma's journal - I want to finish with this and I would also like to copy it and make it into a scrape-book type thing for any of my sisters that would like a copy. So- I'm thinking that on Monday and Wednesda's will be journal days!
We last left Dorothy in April of 1917:
Friday, April 13, 1917:
Cold. Examinations at school. Arbor Day. Planted two trees. Paul called and said he would not come. Feeling horribly blue and heartsick. Went to bed early.
Saturday, April 14, 1917:
Down at store this morning. Washed and took bath. Parul came with car & went to Marion to see "Tale of 2 Cities".
Brought mamma & dad home. Then drove north for we had no time for talk and both of us were feeling worried.
Sunday, April 15, 1917:
Beautiful day. Went to church. Read this afternoon. Paul came and brought a box of candy. Had delightful evening but saddened by thought of his going to war.
God please keep us out of it.
Monday, April 16, 1917:
Teachers meeting
Tuesday, April 17, 1917:
Beautiful day but tiring. Hard work at school this week. Called Mildred. Corrected exam papers. Paul called and was in a hurry. Went to bed about 9-15 and just lay down when he tooted horn and I dressed and went down till 10-30. Nobody knew anything of it.
Wed., April 18, 1917:
Beautiful morning. Hot. Got awfully tired. Mamma not feeling well. Paul came early with car. Went to Robbins. Then to Mildred's program. Enjoyed myself.
Thursday, April 19, 1917:
Sowed grass seed at school. Met Paul along pike. Hot and looks rainy. No teachers meeting. Paul called and said he would be down tomorrow.
Friday, April 20, 1917;
School out for 2 days to make up. Tired and worn. Paul came, also tired but had delightful evening.
Friday, June 27, 2008
It's Fair Time!
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!
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!
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.
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