(1990 December 10)
I'll enclose my Frenchy paper. Really surprised I had that many mistakes! ... I have a hard time knowing what page we are on in class, as Franou [the teacher] stands on the other side. But when I am called on and find the page, I do very well.
August 31, 2011
August 30, 2011
An odd plot
(1990 November 10)
I read a couple of books. ... Another is Admit to Murder. There is no fun in this. We think an adopted son kills his sister, but she is able to get away and changes her name and marries, but her husband finds out years later by finding papers. The authors today are often odd in their plots.
I read a couple of books. ... Another is Admit to Murder. There is no fun in this. We think an adopted son kills his sister, but she is able to get away and changes her name and marries, but her husband finds out years later by finding papers. The authors today are often odd in their plots.
August 29, 2011
Xmas in July
(1999 November 10)
Dr. Meyer does not have "Xmas" in December because the bitter weather causes so much trouble for his children to travel home. Hamleys [old college friends] do the same. At Oconomamoc where where are lots of things to do in the summer: swimming, canoeing, bike riding, visiting; so they have theirs in the summer. I have had Xmas in December so long anything else would seem odd. But it could be done, as this Thanksgiving I'll be alone and have in the past.
Dr. Meyer does not have "Xmas" in December because the bitter weather causes so much trouble for his children to travel home. Hamleys [old college friends] do the same. At Oconomamoc where where are lots of things to do in the summer: swimming, canoeing, bike riding, visiting; so they have theirs in the summer. I have had Xmas in December so long anything else would seem odd. But it could be done, as this Thanksgiving I'll be alone and have in the past.
August 28, 2011
French verbs
(1999 October 6)
I keep studying my French verbs and must say there is a strong temptation to slide roughshod over all using parlez as a guide. Then there is the a [with a grave accent] and the de choices. Glad there is no written test or grade.
I keep studying my French verbs and must say there is a strong temptation to slide roughshod over all using parlez as a guide. Then there is the a [with a grave accent] and the de choices. Glad there is no written test or grade.
August 27, 2011
Dog sitting
(1999 October 6)
I have a Sheltie on my back porch. Her name is Wica, which stands for something related to the park system - WI(nd) CA(ve). She just lies on the cool cement, happy. Hirscheys have gone to the Mississippi River with friend ... and will be back early evening. Not a peep out of Wica. I am to bring her in if it rains, but skies are blue. I am to fry a hamburger for supper and may give her a smitch.
I have a Sheltie on my back porch. Her name is Wica, which stands for something related to the park system - WI(nd) CA(ve). She just lies on the cool cement, happy. Hirscheys have gone to the Mississippi River with friend ... and will be back early evening. Not a peep out of Wica. I am to bring her in if it rains, but skies are blue. I am to fry a hamburger for supper and may give her a smitch.
August 26, 2011
Travelers' luck
(1990 October 6)
I got a note from Liz [Thursz] and was glad to hear from her. She said they were too late to see Old Faithful on their second day, and on the first day they made it to Mount Rushmore. It was dark but luckily monument lit up. She said, "that is traveling with Lawrence."
I got a note from Liz [Thursz] and was glad to hear from her. She said they were too late to see Old Faithful on their second day, and on the first day they made it to Mount Rushmore. It was dark but luckily monument lit up. She said, "that is traveling with Lawrence."
August 25, 2011
Block party people
(1999 October 6)
I invited my neighbor over Thursday, the one at whose house we met for the Block Party. As I recall her conversation, she has six sons, two of whom are twins; all are teachers and write books, one on Reading. Name is Richegels. One is teaching in Kansas City.
I invited my neighbor over Thursday, the one at whose house we met for the Block Party. As I recall her conversation, she has six sons, two of whom are twins; all are teachers and write books, one on Reading. Name is Richegels. One is teaching in Kansas City.
August 24, 2011
Hoop-la
(1999 October 6)
It's a heavenly week-end here with blue skies and soft breezes, the last of its kind they tell us. The Hornets' Home Coming, and last night they won their football game with South Western, wherever that is. Today more hoop-la with booths with treats and exhibitions. Sunday the band leaves the park at 2 p.m. and sometime when it gets to the Square, the winners of the "Name That Building" [contest] will be announced, and Jan and I shall see how good we were at matching pictures and buildings.
It's a heavenly week-end here with blue skies and soft breezes, the last of its kind they tell us. The Hornets' Home Coming, and last night they won their football game with South Western, wherever that is. Today more hoop-la with booths with treats and exhibitions. Sunday the band leaves the park at 2 p.m. and sometime when it gets to the Square, the winners of the "Name That Building" [contest] will be announced, and Jan and I shall see how good we were at matching pictures and buildings.
August 23, 2011
Vocationless
(1990 August 6)
The "Picnic" at Schmidt was delicious. On the way out, we stopped in Portia's room. She was lying in bed, all white with sheets, and her old wrinkled brown face on the pillow, sleeping. 102. The first time we brot her Holy Communion, she said she no longer had friends who came to see her, she had no vocation, she wasn't contributing anything to life or church.
The "Picnic" at Schmidt was delicious. On the way out, we stopped in Portia's room. She was lying in bed, all white with sheets, and her old wrinkled brown face on the pillow, sleeping. 102. The first time we brot her Holy Communion, she said she no longer had friends who came to see her, she had no vocation, she wasn't contributing anything to life or church.
August 22, 2011
Bad translations
(1999 August 6)
Thinking I needed a little higher education, I read "Tartuffe," "School for Wives," "School for Husbands" (Moliere) - in English, of course. It's hard enough getting the point even then.
Thinking I needed a little higher education, I read "Tartuffe," "School for Wives," "School for Husbands" (Moliere) - in English, of course. It's hard enough getting the point even then.
August 21, 2011
Nerighbors
(1999 August 6)
You know [Jan and Bob] have been going to Denmark just across from Switzerland where French is spoken. So Jan thought maybe I could teach her a little French. When she called to ask, I already had the grammars out. Mental telepathy.
You know [Jan and Bob] have been going to Denmark just across from Switzerland where French is spoken. So Jan thought maybe I could teach her a little French. When she called to ask, I already had the grammars out. Mental telepathy.
August 20, 2011
Canoe crash
(1999 August 6)
Last weekend Jan and Bob lashed their canoe to the top of their car, took a picnic lunch to the Dells, and went for a ride. Later on at home, Jan forgot the canoe was on the car and walked into it, giving her head such a bad rap it sent her to bed for the day.
Last weekend Jan and Bob lashed their canoe to the top of their car, took a picnic lunch to the Dells, and went for a ride. Later on at home, Jan forgot the canoe was on the car and walked into it, giving her head such a bad rap it sent her to bed for the day.
August 19, 2011
Block Party
(1999 August 6)
Stuck in my door was a Flyer telling a neighbor is trying to get the neighbors together by having a Block Party the 26th. I am to bring $5, my lawn chair, and a dish to pass. So well meaning, I'll try to go. The trouble is, I never remember names. What to do?
Stuck in my door was a Flyer telling a neighbor is trying to get the neighbors together by having a Block Party the 26th. I am to bring $5, my lawn chair, and a dish to pass. So well meaning, I'll try to go. The trouble is, I never remember names. What to do?
August 18, 2011
Blice
(1999 August 6)
This morning your letter was in my box.... I enjoyed reading about Florence ... and those girls who wear $1000 blouses. I never heard of such prices! Tho I do remember one day walking in Manchesters [in Madison], looking at fancy blouses and being told they were $50-80 because they were hand embroidered. As one who embroiders, I thot they were poor examples of the art. Maybe what Florence needs is a Woolworths?
This morning your letter was in my box.... I enjoyed reading about Florence ... and those girls who wear $1000 blouses. I never heard of such prices! Tho I do remember one day walking in Manchesters [in Madison], looking at fancy blouses and being told they were $50-80 because they were hand embroidered. As one who embroiders, I thot they were poor examples of the art. Maybe what Florence needs is a Woolworths?
August 17, 2011
Get well
(1999 December 12)
I think I'll give you Jan's address in case you have time to send her a funny card urging her to "get well" - as if she wouldn't if she could.
I think I'll give you Jan's address in case you have time to send her a funny card urging her to "get well" - as if she wouldn't if she could.
August 16, 2011
The Shiek
(1990 December 3)
Did I say one night I saw "The Shiek" with Rudolph Valentino? When in high school, I and MICE [her three friends] sat in a row and watched this. I've always wished to see it again. Not so enthralled this time. He was overwhelming then. Those big eyes.
Did I say one night I saw "The Shiek" with Rudolph Valentino? When in high school, I and MICE [her three friends] sat in a row and watched this. I've always wished to see it again. Not so enthralled this time. He was overwhelming then. Those big eyes.
August 15, 2011
Jeeves
(1990 December 3)
Sunday night I waited for Jeeves, and it was 10:30 on account of the drive for money. I was so tired I could hardly enjoy it. So late. Almost worth it to hear the opening music - so familiar I sometimes get up and do a few steps.
Sunday night I waited for Jeeves, and it was 10:30 on account of the drive for money. I was so tired I could hardly enjoy it. So late. Almost worth it to hear the opening music - so familiar I sometimes get up and do a few steps.
August 14, 2011
Nerves
(1990 December 1)
I am a good reader and often think I should volunteer to read the lessons and psalms at church but know how nervous I'd be all week; so do not volunteer. Think: let those who are not nervous do it. Guess I am the oldest member: so can be choosey.
I am a good reader and often think I should volunteer to read the lessons and psalms at church but know how nervous I'd be all week; so do not volunteer. Think: let those who are not nervous do it. Guess I am the oldest member: so can be choosey.
August 13, 2011
Underheard
(1990 December 1)
Such a funny thing happened to me, I thought you should have a laugh out of it too. I was doing a bit of sewing at the kitchen table and thot I would turn the radio on (you have to be brave to do this, as it is pledge time). Well - a doctor from Topeka was talkiing to Margaret A., who runs the program, about helping patients who very very ill and not able to get around. "You get them to move their butt around," said the doctor, "and then when they find they can do that, they feel more cheerful and try to do other things." "How odd," thinks I, remembering old dances like bumps-a-daisy, etc. He kept on in that strain for a bit, and it wasn't until Margaret A. said, "And how do you get them to move their blood around?" that I got it. You see, when you are a little hard of hearing, you oftencan have lotsof fun!
Such a funny thing happened to me, I thought you should have a laugh out of it too. I was doing a bit of sewing at the kitchen table and thot I would turn the radio on (you have to be brave to do this, as it is pledge time). Well - a doctor from Topeka was talkiing to Margaret A., who runs the program, about helping patients who very very ill and not able to get around. "You get them to move their butt around," said the doctor, "and then when they find they can do that, they feel more cheerful and try to do other things." "How odd," thinks I, remembering old dances like bumps-a-daisy, etc. He kept on in that strain for a bit, and it wasn't until Margaret A. said, "And how do you get them to move their blood around?" that I got it. You see, when you are a little hard of hearing, you oftencan have lotsof fun!
August 12, 2011
Fool killer
(1990 September 1)
The Fool Killer hasn't been around lately, and I have done a silly thing. I put water in a little pan, then a Pot Watcher, and then a small plastic container of frozen pea soup. The fire was turned to low, but I left it on too long and crack, the poor Pot Watcher cracked up. I am so sorry [because it was a gift]. The pan was so full I couldn't see the bottom.
The Fool Killer hasn't been around lately, and I have done a silly thing. I put water in a little pan, then a Pot Watcher, and then a small plastic container of frozen pea soup. The fire was turned to low, but I left it on too long and crack, the poor Pot Watcher cracked up. I am so sorry [because it was a gift]. The pan was so full I couldn't see the bottom.
August 11, 2011
Depressing
(1990 September 1)
[MM] said her doctor phoned to tell her to tell her relatives to watch a program on TV on depression. .... It was creepy to see these poor ones staring into space sitting alone. ... I am not able to watch depressing programs like that and always avoid them as did LL. One should be aware but not necessarily steeped in it.
[MM] said her doctor phoned to tell her to tell her relatives to watch a program on TV on depression. .... It was creepy to see these poor ones staring into space sitting alone. ... I am not able to watch depressing programs like that and always avoid them as did LL. One should be aware but not necessarily steeped in it.
August 10, 2011
Computer crazed
(1990 August 16)
Altho the school has been given more computers, there are never enough for the kids, who have discovered that whoever can work them can get big salaries.
Altho the school has been given more computers, there are never enough for the kids, who have discovered that whoever can work them can get big salaries.
August 9, 2011
Tar mama
(1990 August 16)
I hope I remember not to have my driveway tarred again. I will have the grass cut out and the cracks filled, but not the whole surfaced. This stuff is still tacky, and yesterday I got my old tennis shoes so gummy it took me 20 minutes to clean them with kerosene.
I hope I remember not to have my driveway tarred again. I will have the grass cut out and the cracks filled, but not the whole surfaced. This stuff is still tacky, and yesterday I got my old tennis shoes so gummy it took me 20 minutes to clean them with kerosene.
August 8, 2011
Wieners
(1990 August 16)
This morning I got groceries and ordered two wieners, which I haven't tasted in several years. Eighty-nine cents for two wieners surprised me, as I thot they were cheap food.
This morning I got groceries and ordered two wieners, which I haven't tasted in several years. Eighty-nine cents for two wieners surprised me, as I thot they were cheap food.
August 7, 2011
Wrong
(1990 August 16)
Last night I watched a Japanese film called "Family Gathering." It was really good, showing a Japanese family coming a few at a time to our country. ... Then Pres. Rooseveldt signed an order putting all Japanese in prison camps. ... This all made me remember how wrong LL thought this camp was. Just a few years ago, I came across a copy of a letter he had written to Vernon Thompson of RC, then in Congress, asking him to use his influence to free these innocent people.
Last night I watched a Japanese film called "Family Gathering." It was really good, showing a Japanese family coming a few at a time to our country. ... Then Pres. Rooseveldt signed an order putting all Japanese in prison camps. ... This all made me remember how wrong LL thought this camp was. Just a few years ago, I came across a copy of a letter he had written to Vernon Thompson of RC, then in Congress, asking him to use his influence to free these innocent people.
August 6, 2011
Trip to NYC
(1990)
Thank you for looking up me and The Woman's Home Companion. Aren't you smart!?! The snap of me is taken at Beaumont Avenue, and I am wearing an apron and hat made from a kit advertised in Woman's Home Companion which I sent for. You know WHC paid all my expenses including travel [to go to NY and be interviewed for an article on her craft work]. It wanted me to have my picture taken and then decided the enclosed was better as it also advertised the set. LL was in Milwaukee when I read the invitation but decided I'd get lost alone in a big city so came with me and paid his own expenses. My impression was that of a clean city. In the morning the sidewalks were all scrubbed in front of stores. Ev ery day. All in good taste.
Thank you for looking up me and The Woman's Home Companion. Aren't you smart!?! The snap of me is taken at Beaumont Avenue, and I am wearing an apron and hat made from a kit advertised in Woman's Home Companion which I sent for. You know WHC paid all my expenses including travel [to go to NY and be interviewed for an article on her craft work]. It wanted me to have my picture taken and then decided the enclosed was better as it also advertised the set. LL was in Milwaukee when I read the invitation but decided I'd get lost alone in a big city so came with me and paid his own expenses. My impression was that of a clean city. In the morning the sidewalks were all scrubbed in front of stores. Ev ery day. All in good taste.
August 5, 2011
A little green
(1990 March 16)
I am not having corned beef and cabbage tomorrow as I am alone. I am more apt to when I ask someone over. Must wear a little green tho. It is such a big dish for one.
I am not having corned beef and cabbage tomorrow as I am alone. I am more apt to when I ask someone over. Must wear a little green tho. It is such a big dish for one.
August 4, 2011
Not blown away
(1990 March 16)
Yesterday the winds were fierce - 70-75 miles an hour! I was stopped in my tracks on my way to the mail box. What force! I haven't heard of anything blowing down tho - buildings. The river has high foam.
Yesterday the winds were fierce - 70-75 miles an hour! I was stopped in my tracks on my way to the mail box. What force! I haven't heard of anything blowing down tho - buildings. The river has high foam.
August 3, 2011
Bad eggs
(1990 March 11)
Suzy came over to tea. Two delinquent teen agers - boys - have been living with her and husband - bad eggs - one a prostitute on the streets. No one had ever cared at all for them. At last they went to a Grandmother, poor thing.
Suzy came over to tea. Two delinquent teen agers - boys - have been living with her and husband - bad eggs - one a prostitute on the streets. No one had ever cared at all for them. At last they went to a Grandmother, poor thing.
August 2, 2011
His reverence
(1990 March 11)
Yesterday Deacon C. and I to bring communion to Portia Martin. ... This man thinks nothing of carrying the host in a fob on his belt for days, whereas Father Maier would not speak to me nor permit me to speak to him when he was carrying the host to Portia Martin.
Yesterday Deacon C. and I to bring communion to Portia Martin. ... This man thinks nothing of carrying the host in a fob on his belt for days, whereas Father Maier would not speak to me nor permit me to speak to him when he was carrying the host to Portia Martin.
August 1, 2011
My slaves
(1990 February 8)
Kathy [my school girl] has gone to Madison again to confer with her brother Robert. I don't know just how the conversation started, but I was telling her how I used to have slaves, and one would come in the morning to run up the shades while the other drew my bath. She believed every word. When she looked skeptical, I said, "Certainly it's true. Just think of when Lincoln freed the slaves," and then she believed it.
Kathy [my school girl] has gone to Madison again to confer with her brother Robert. I don't know just how the conversation started, but I was telling her how I used to have slaves, and one would come in the morning to run up the shades while the other drew my bath. She believed every word. When she looked skeptical, I said, "Certainly it's true. Just think of when Lincoln freed the slaves," and then she believed it.
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