(1966 January 7)
Last night Daddy took me to Lees' in a snow storm - I didn't wear my boots because I didn't know it was snowing when I left the house. Then LL was already waiting. We went out to the Methodist Home to pick up a cute little lady who used to be a county supervisor. She started teaching country school and pulled herself up, teaching every subject in every grade 1 - 12th until she graduated from UW and was promoted. Miss Phelps. Myrtle Aber brot me half way up the hill and got stuck, and I had to walk up in my good shoes while she slid down backwards.
June 30, 2010
June 29, 2010
Channel 21
(1966 January 7)
Daddy says I gave him Channel 21, but I can't claim much credit, as to set it all off Holly [Strang, the electrician] told LL he bet we could get 21 because Williams sometimes did with no additional ariel. So LL told him to go ahead. But he cooled off until I called Olita [Strang] one day and asked her to speed up Holly because that was the only thing LL wanted for Xmas from me. So Holly put on more hardware on the roof, and it comes in fine except for the snow. He is still working on it. That is the UW channel, you know. Tonight we just heard an hour on the life of Sibelius. Incidently, his music is like the Finnish language with the accent on the first syllable, as they say HEL'sinki. Before that, program was on the Broadway theater - Benefit Performances. Also plays by Sari - and no commercials. You really feel the continuity.
Daddy says I gave him Channel 21, but I can't claim much credit, as to set it all off Holly [Strang, the electrician] told LL he bet we could get 21 because Williams sometimes did with no additional ariel. So LL told him to go ahead. But he cooled off until I called Olita [Strang] one day and asked her to speed up Holly because that was the only thing LL wanted for Xmas from me. So Holly put on more hardware on the roof, and it comes in fine except for the snow. He is still working on it. That is the UW channel, you know. Tonight we just heard an hour on the life of Sibelius. Incidently, his music is like the Finnish language with the accent on the first syllable, as they say HEL'sinki. Before that, program was on the Broadway theater - Benefit Performances. Also plays by Sari - and no commercials. You really feel the continuity.
June 28, 2010
Bad day at the library
(1966 January 6)
Today I went to the library at 2 for a book on costume both L and I recall seeing - in fact, L had it out once. Waited one full hour for the librarian to come. Her aide knew nothing. When she finally came, she didn't recall the book at all - gave me something else and went outside to chop ice. Really!!!!!
Today I went to the library at 2 for a book on costume both L and I recall seeing - in fact, L had it out once. Waited one full hour for the librarian to come. Her aide knew nothing. When she finally came, she didn't recall the book at all - gave me something else and went outside to chop ice. Really!!!!!
June 27, 2010
Athletics
(1966 January 6)
I can't get over the size of the baby [Lawrence] - ten pounds! Did I ever tell you the first time I took SK to a pediatrician he wrote "athletic" after his name? I keep comparing the two.
I can't get over the size of the baby [Lawrence] - ten pounds! Did I ever tell you the first time I took SK to a pediatrician he wrote "athletic" after his name? I keep comparing the two.
June 26, 2010
Irons in the fire
(1966 May 10)
Several irons are in the fire here. (1) Expect Klenzings any day to dig up our lawn and run sewer to street. Probably dislodge Robin on nest!! (2) Bob Bailey comes tomorrow to measure my bedroom windows for new blue draperies. (3) Cooleges are coming to insulate the north wing. Since I have had this sciatica, it should be warmer. (4) Krouskops are coming to fix masony around windows, as it rains between storms and inner windows. (5) I must go to Brindleys and investigate new Lawn Boy lawnmowers - are magnesium, the lightest made. Living in a house is expensive.
Several irons are in the fire here. (1) Expect Klenzings any day to dig up our lawn and run sewer to street. Probably dislodge Robin on nest!! (2) Bob Bailey comes tomorrow to measure my bedroom windows for new blue draperies. (3) Cooleges are coming to insulate the north wing. Since I have had this sciatica, it should be warmer. (4) Krouskops are coming to fix masony around windows, as it rains between storms and inner windows. (5) I must go to Brindleys and investigate new Lawn Boy lawnmowers - are magnesium, the lightest made. Living in a house is expensive.
June 25, 2010
Peugeot
(1966 May 10)
It's so odd about new words. Often when I learn a new one, right away soon I encounter it again - this was the case of "Peugeot" - never heard of it until I heard you say it. Then came home and read Atlantic Jan. '66 article and on p. 76 here it was - says it has "heavy springs and all-over rugged construction." The way you drive, Sweetie, that seems the car for you! I wonder about parts and dealers. Also I was very tickled reading how all five of you got in one to see how you'd fit! Who would do that only you? Well, I hope you come up with something, as I know packing up stuff for a baby is like unto a safari by itself.
It's so odd about new words. Often when I learn a new one, right away soon I encounter it again - this was the case of "Peugeot" - never heard of it until I heard you say it. Then came home and read Atlantic Jan. '66 article and on p. 76 here it was - says it has "heavy springs and all-over rugged construction." The way you drive, Sweetie, that seems the car for you! I wonder about parts and dealers. Also I was very tickled reading how all five of you got in one to see how you'd fit! Who would do that only you? Well, I hope you come up with something, as I know packing up stuff for a baby is like unto a safari by itself.
June 24, 2010
May Day
(1966 May 2)
Wonder if May Day was a big time at your house and if Miryam and girls spent hours making beautiful May Baskets the way we used to. Now several bake cup cakes in papers and decorate and put a colored pipe cleaner for handle as flowers are so late blooming, but thot is not the Real Thing. I didn't even get one.
Wonder if May Day was a big time at your house and if Miryam and girls spent hours making beautiful May Baskets the way we used to. Now several bake cup cakes in papers and decorate and put a colored pipe cleaner for handle as flowers are so late blooming, but thot is not the Real Thing. I didn't even get one.
June 23, 2010
Typhoid anyone?
(1966 May 2)
We had Ralph Klenzing [the plumber] look into the sewer situation and to our probably transient delight he said he could find no sewer bubbling up in Harwood's yard and if he did it may be H's fault and he would study all angles and report later. Mr. H called us twice and said he could not let this go on as kids were in his yard picking violets and had baseball diamond and he didn't want them to get typhoid - just as if we did.
We had Ralph Klenzing [the plumber] look into the sewer situation and to our probably transient delight he said he could find no sewer bubbling up in Harwood's yard and if he did it may be H's fault and he would study all angles and report later. Mr. H called us twice and said he could not let this go on as kids were in his yard picking violets and had baseball diamond and he didn't want them to get typhoid - just as if we did.
June 22, 2010
Spring visitors
(1966 May 2)
I have been picking Duchman's Britches and Dog Tooth Violets by the front door. Gave up as I was scaring our robin. In lilacs [by kitchen window] last week saw Brown Thresher, Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red Wing Blackbirds, besides the usual [at the feeder]. Weather is too cool, 30-35-40 degrees.
I have been picking Duchman's Britches and Dog Tooth Violets by the front door. Gave up as I was scaring our robin. In lilacs [by kitchen window] last week saw Brown Thresher, Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red Wing Blackbirds, besides the usual [at the feeder]. Weather is too cool, 30-35-40 degrees.
June 21, 2010
Playing his ID cards
(1966 April 24)
[En route to Lexington KY by train] finally got into Chicago, and here we ran into some unpleasantness. As it took 1/2 hour to get our baggage, and I was so tired, Daddy thot there was no reason for me to stand around when I could be at the hotel. So we went, and he checked in. But a young clerk wouldn't let us go up because we had no baggage. L explained about the baggage, and he said we better sit in the lobby until it came. L explained I wasn't well, and the clerk said if you have baggage, let me see the checks and your identification. Poor L had had a day, and something broke loose, and he ripped out aout 50 cards of identification including FBI, Milwaukee Road, etc. etc. - and slapped them down one by one as if playing solitaire. That ended it and we got our room. A miserable room, paint peeling off - close, but the beds were clean. And the most we ever paid - $16.50.
[En route to Lexington KY by train] finally got into Chicago, and here we ran into some unpleasantness. As it took 1/2 hour to get our baggage, and I was so tired, Daddy thot there was no reason for me to stand around when I could be at the hotel. So we went, and he checked in. But a young clerk wouldn't let us go up because we had no baggage. L explained about the baggage, and he said we better sit in the lobby until it came. L explained I wasn't well, and the clerk said if you have baggage, let me see the checks and your identification. Poor L had had a day, and something broke loose, and he ripped out aout 50 cards of identification including FBI, Milwaukee Road, etc. etc. - and slapped them down one by one as if playing solitaire. That ended it and we got our room. A miserable room, paint peeling off - close, but the beds were clean. And the most we ever paid - $16.50.
June 20, 2010
Easter not enough
(1966 April 9)
March 19 I took a pattern and material etc. to dressmaker (Mrs. Knothe). No murmur. Finally I called her and she said, "O, did you want that for Easter?" Then she tried, but she didn't make it. To vindicate herself, she asked where I was going anyway that I needed a new outfit. I said I would like to wear it to church, and she laughed to show what a silly idea that was. "Why you couldn't wear it anyway this weather without your coat." Foolishly I carried on the conversation and said I realized that but intended to take coat off when I got there. But unless she know what the occasion is, and if important enough, she will not rise to it. So tomorrow I worship perhaps more humbly than I would have otherwise, in an old outfit. Really, I am not broken up, only annoyed.
March 19 I took a pattern and material etc. to dressmaker (Mrs. Knothe). No murmur. Finally I called her and she said, "O, did you want that for Easter?" Then she tried, but she didn't make it. To vindicate herself, she asked where I was going anyway that I needed a new outfit. I said I would like to wear it to church, and she laughed to show what a silly idea that was. "Why you couldn't wear it anyway this weather without your coat." Foolishly I carried on the conversation and said I realized that but intended to take coat off when I got there. But unless she know what the occasion is, and if important enough, she will not rise to it. So tomorrow I worship perhaps more humbly than I would have otherwise, in an old outfit. Really, I am not broken up, only annoyed.
June 19, 2010
Preview
(1966 April Fool's)
Last night the St. Barnabas ladies met at the Schmitt Home with one of our members hostess. My first time inside. Vary spacious, clean, all new.
Last night the St. Barnabas ladies met at the Schmitt Home with one of our members hostess. My first time inside. Vary spacious, clean, all new.
June 18, 2010
Lisp?
(1966, April Fool's)
Last Sunday I told the story to the Sunday School of the Israelites getting out of Egypt. I said, "What was the name of that baby who was found in a basket by the river and later" etc. etc. The smallest girl in the front row said, "Mothes" (George Saloutos' girl). Cute.
Last Sunday I told the story to the Sunday School of the Israelites getting out of Egypt. I said, "What was the name of that baby who was found in a basket by the river and later" etc. etc. The smallest girl in the front row said, "Mothes" (George Saloutos' girl). Cute.
June 17, 2010
The usual suspect
(1966 April)
Last night we had a Time here. Since 3 p.m. the elements had been whipping about with frenzy. The wind rattled every pane and the rain lashed and tore at the house. All this sent poor Dee into wild terror. Poor little dog barked back at it as best he could and ripped and tore about so we shut the doors on him so he'd stay in the kitchen and watched TV - LL had come down to start for bed and I was still sewing on the little nipper's beret [for LRK] when I heard L howl from below - Dee had misbehaved in the bathroom! "Polly, there's a lake in there! --- --- --- ---." So down I went to see what I could do to restore equilibrium - started to mop up when a Big drop hit me on top of my head! The roof was leaking badly and poor little Dee was unjustly accused.
Last night we had a Time here. Since 3 p.m. the elements had been whipping about with frenzy. The wind rattled every pane and the rain lashed and tore at the house. All this sent poor Dee into wild terror. Poor little dog barked back at it as best he could and ripped and tore about so we shut the doors on him so he'd stay in the kitchen and watched TV - LL had come down to start for bed and I was still sewing on the little nipper's beret [for LRK] when I heard L howl from below - Dee had misbehaved in the bathroom! "Polly, there's a lake in there! --- --- --- ---." So down I went to see what I could do to restore equilibrium - started to mop up when a Big drop hit me on top of my head! The roof was leaking badly and poor little Dee was unjustly accused.
June 16, 2010
Energy crisis
(1966 March 14)
Also a big question [about travel] is one of my strength. After a visit to the clinic where many tests were run, all seemed to be fine. It is good to know I am not anemic etc. But an hour's activity leaves me spent and ready for the bed. I went downtown Saturday and came home so tired I had to lie down before I could get supper. Went to church, lunch, dishes, hit the bed and slept. However, it is a start and every day it is not raining, I am going out for a walk, trying to build up so I can come [to Kentucky]. To two such healthy specimens as you [Miryam] and Skip I can well imagine this recital seems on the agony side if not overdone. But that's the way it is. I just washed my hair - now am resting, then will try to iron a shirt.
Also a big question [about travel] is one of my strength. After a visit to the clinic where many tests were run, all seemed to be fine. It is good to know I am not anemic etc. But an hour's activity leaves me spent and ready for the bed. I went downtown Saturday and came home so tired I had to lie down before I could get supper. Went to church, lunch, dishes, hit the bed and slept. However, it is a start and every day it is not raining, I am going out for a walk, trying to build up so I can come [to Kentucky]. To two such healthy specimens as you [Miryam] and Skip I can well imagine this recital seems on the agony side if not overdone. But that's the way it is. I just washed my hair - now am resting, then will try to iron a shirt.
June 15, 2010
Batman
(1966 February 18)
You have got us looking at Batman. So glad they recovered from whirling on that wheel and caught The Riddler. ... Would those old Batman comics [from the early 40s that Polly threw out] be worth $25 a piece? Oh dear, and think of all the worthless junk in our attic.
You have got us looking at Batman. So glad they recovered from whirling on that wheel and caught The Riddler. ... Would those old Batman comics [from the early 40s that Polly threw out] be worth $25 a piece? Oh dear, and think of all the worthless junk in our attic.
June 14, 2010
Arab guest
(1966 February 18)
About time now to tell you about my birthday weekend. First of all, an Arab came Friday. He is Hassan Mirabux from Aden, South Arabia, a free port on the Red Sea. He is one of LL's stamp friends and brot him a beautiful cover. He has a good government position and was sent here by his government to take a seminar at UW in coops and has been on arranged tours all over US before coming here. Has a beautiful wife who teaches English, sister who teaches Arabic, small son, and daughter he has never seen. Leaving the 2-month-old baby with her mother, the wife was to join him about now. He was a delightful guest, had been in all countries but Russia, a great talker. Showed me how to wind an Indian turban and put on an eqal and is going to send me one. He came here from a week at LaCrosse and we put him in the double bed.
About time now to tell you about my birthday weekend. First of all, an Arab came Friday. He is Hassan Mirabux from Aden, South Arabia, a free port on the Red Sea. He is one of LL's stamp friends and brot him a beautiful cover. He has a good government position and was sent here by his government to take a seminar at UW in coops and has been on arranged tours all over US before coming here. Has a beautiful wife who teaches English, sister who teaches Arabic, small son, and daughter he has never seen. Leaving the 2-month-old baby with her mother, the wife was to join him about now. He was a delightful guest, had been in all countries but Russia, a great talker. Showed me how to wind an Indian turban and put on an eqal and is going to send me one. He came here from a week at LaCrosse and we put him in the double bed.
June 13, 2010
Bearded
(1965 June 23, "Second Day of Summer"
My dear hirsute one, What has possessed you to so admire the porcupine? Here I have been hoping for a nice snap of your & M & the girls and now you are in this phase. Let's hope it won't last. What are you doing it for? Can't be pretty or comfortable. Oh well, one problem after the other.
My dear hirsute one, What has possessed you to so admire the porcupine? Here I have been hoping for a nice snap of your & M & the girls and now you are in this phase. Let's hope it won't last. What are you doing it for? Can't be pretty or comfortable. Oh well, one problem after the other.
June 12, 2010
Pollyverse
(1964 September 14)
There once was a boy slightly wacky
Went off and forgot his tobacky.
His Mom sent it by jet
But no answer yet.
She's expecting thanks smoke signal by cracky.
There once was a boy slightly wacky
Went off and forgot his tobacky.
His Mom sent it by jet
But no answer yet.
She's expecting thanks smoke signal by cracky.
June 11, 2010
Kansas corkscrew
(1964 September 14)
Sunday I wanted to fix Vineyard Chicken from the Knox [cook]book. But no corkscrew. Finally I found one attached to a can opener [sketch]. I put it easily into the soft cork and asked Dad to draw it. He tried and had a fit. Said every time he tried to pull, the edge designed to cut can would cut his finger. "My God! This must have been designed by Carrie Nation." I laughed till the tears ran!
Sunday I wanted to fix Vineyard Chicken from the Knox [cook]book. But no corkscrew. Finally I found one attached to a can opener [sketch]. I put it easily into the soft cork and asked Dad to draw it. He tried and had a fit. Said every time he tried to pull, the edge designed to cut can would cut his finger. "My God! This must have been designed by Carrie Nation." I laughed till the tears ran!
June 10, 2010
Well, did she?
(1965 February 22)
MM phoning a friend and talking about another girl just married: "Did she bring her baby to the wedding reception?" (Choice of 3 fathers. Baby one month old at time of wedding.)
MM phoning a friend and talking about another girl just married: "Did she bring her baby to the wedding reception?" (Choice of 3 fathers. Baby one month old at time of wedding.)
June 9, 2010
Cooler
(1965 February)
Almost -40 degrees when I got up this morning. Daddy has to run the [car] motor a while to warm it before starting out. There was a fog from cold. Now bright sun. We are fine and everything about the house, no burst pipes, etc. Hope you are the same.
Almost -40 degrees when I got up this morning. Daddy has to run the [car] motor a while to warm it before starting out. There was a fog from cold. Now bright sun. We are fine and everything about the house, no burst pipes, etc. Hope you are the same.
June 8, 2010
Log carrier
(1965 December 27)
I have already used my Log Carrier from Lawrence [barely a month old] and thru you wish to thank the giver as much as is possible this year. It is a strong beautiful article - like Lawrence - and maybe some day he will be with us at Christmas and can bring some logs up for our fire. Who knows?
I have already used my Log Carrier from Lawrence [barely a month old] and thru you wish to thank the giver as much as is possible this year. It is a strong beautiful article - like Lawrence - and maybe some day he will be with us at Christmas and can bring some logs up for our fire. Who knows?
June 7, 2010
Encore
(1965 December)
So much to do today. Rehearsed the [Christmas] pageant at 2 - when I look at the cast and think how I also reheared their parents, I feel akin to the ages.
So much to do today. Rehearsed the [Christmas] pageant at 2 - when I look at the cast and think how I also reheared their parents, I feel akin to the ages.
June 6, 2010
Hard to believe
(1965 November 12)
Along this line I remarked to Lorin after I read the very learned offprints Skip sent me, "It's hard to believe this is the boy I once explained Peter Rabbit to." We did so appreciate the articles and felt very proud.
Along this line I remarked to Lorin after I read the very learned offprints Skip sent me, "It's hard to believe this is the boy I once explained Peter Rabbit to." We did so appreciate the articles and felt very proud.
June 4, 2010
Clean your clock
(1965 October 5)
I took the electric kitchen clock apart to clean the inside of the crystal, which shines now - but the clock doesn't go. (It will.) ... (PS - it did).
I took the electric kitchen clock apart to clean the inside of the crystal, which shines now - but the clock doesn't go. (It will.) ... (PS - it did).
June 3, 2010
Expert advice
(1965 September 11)
We went to Madison today - I got off at Hilldale after we had lunch at the Pancake House. I was mostly at Gimbels in the Art Needlework Department. I expected to get a good clerk or department head and ask her what is all the go now - as it was, I picked out a few things to take home and the clerks would ask me what they were called, what used for. I had 3 different clerks - Department of Confusion. Outside the 5&10 no other store had a thing. I did get some good stuff tho.
We went to Madison today - I got off at Hilldale after we had lunch at the Pancake House. I was mostly at Gimbels in the Art Needlework Department. I expected to get a good clerk or department head and ask her what is all the go now - as it was, I picked out a few things to take home and the clerks would ask me what they were called, what used for. I had 3 different clerks - Department of Confusion. Outside the 5&10 no other store had a thing. I did get some good stuff tho.
June 2, 2010
Needlepoint
(1965 September 10)
I am beginning to wonder whether enough will sign up for my [crafts] class to make it go. Must be 8-12. Yes, Skip - it will not be too hard once started. Every time I will give a short talk on some form and show examples. But the big problem is in getting the class started. Imagine 12 women starting on 12 different things and only 10 lessons, and no art store in town to buy supplies. Take needlepoint alone. The Gros Point is done in at least 3 stitches, the Continental, Plain Half Cross, and Diagonal. The Petit Point in Continental and Diagonal only. Also other stitches used according to article made. I told Mable [Kanable] to tell each one who called her to register to call me so I could tell the lady what to bring to class to work with. More I cannot do.
I am beginning to wonder whether enough will sign up for my [crafts] class to make it go. Must be 8-12. Yes, Skip - it will not be too hard once started. Every time I will give a short talk on some form and show examples. But the big problem is in getting the class started. Imagine 12 women starting on 12 different things and only 10 lessons, and no art store in town to buy supplies. Take needlepoint alone. The Gros Point is done in at least 3 stitches, the Continental, Plain Half Cross, and Diagonal. The Petit Point in Continental and Diagonal only. Also other stitches used according to article made. I told Mable [Kanable] to tell each one who called her to register to call me so I could tell the lady what to bring to class to work with. More I cannot do.
June 1, 2010
Defused
(1965 Sept. 10)
Problems - problems - tonight suddenly our stove started heating very little (a warm supper) and now half the lights in the house don't work. Daddy has gone down into the basement to see if he can put in a new fuse. I am at the bridge table as my desk light is off too. Hope he gets back safely. You know him.
Problems - problems - tonight suddenly our stove started heating very little (a warm supper) and now half the lights in the house don't work. Daddy has gone down into the basement to see if he can put in a new fuse. I am at the bridge table as my desk light is off too. Hope he gets back safely. You know him.
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