(1991 end of June)
I am getting very sick of Meals on Wheels and will stop when cooler. Mass cooking - bla flavor. They didn't come at all today, and I made a cheese sandwich and Jan brot me a cold supper.
October 31, 2011
October 30, 2011
Dressing
(1991 end of June)
One day I lay around all day half dressed and found it was easier to dress and go out as I did yesterday to Ryan's - no longers Richard's. (Hair.)
One day I lay around all day half dressed and found it was easier to dress and go out as I did yesterday to Ryan's - no longers Richard's. (Hair.)
October 27, 2011
Citrus fruits
(1991 end of June)
At 9 I am going with Jan ... to Country Kitchen for coffee. I know it won't be orange juice because no more citrus fruits or I break out. It is surely odd to break out on Tuesday and not on Monday. ... I feel sure I can eat citrus foods and am going to experiment later. I think it was a glass of orange juice sitting in the refrigerator for some time open I hadn't noticed. Recently I threw away a lot of food unfrozen. Red spots are fading and never have itched, though doctor gave medicine for itching.
At 9 I am going with Jan ... to Country Kitchen for coffee. I know it won't be orange juice because no more citrus fruits or I break out. It is surely odd to break out on Tuesday and not on Monday. ... I feel sure I can eat citrus foods and am going to experiment later. I think it was a glass of orange juice sitting in the refrigerator for some time open I hadn't noticed. Recently I threw away a lot of food unfrozen. Red spots are fading and never have itched, though doctor gave medicine for itching.
October 26, 2011
The Big To-Do
(1991 July?)
June 8 [sic] is a Big To-Do over Frank Lloyd Wright's birthday. Parade and Lunch and stands downtown! We'll have to look into it. Some don't think much of him, as Kathryn Bailey, and think it so silly. As a man probably yes - as an architect - excellent if you like that style.
June 8 [sic] is a Big To-Do over Frank Lloyd Wright's birthday. Parade and Lunch and stands downtown! We'll have to look into it. Some don't think much of him, as Kathryn Bailey, and think it so silly. As a man probably yes - as an architect - excellent if you like that style.
October 25, 2011
Silverware
(1991 July ?)
I found my missing forks. One day I got all my silverware out and sorted it. Whew! Put all the sterling back in the chest and in the dining room buffet. For a while I had it in a cereal box under kitchen window. Must tell MM also I changed back.
I found my missing forks. One day I got all my silverware out and sorted it. Whew! Put all the sterling back in the chest and in the dining room buffet. For a while I had it in a cereal box under kitchen window. Must tell MM also I changed back.
October 24, 2011
Thearpists
(1991 ? June)
I am not fond of therapists and think they just keep things stirred up, tho perhaps we all need to be set straight on what we are doing wrong that we think is right. At the bottom of it all is: we all want our own ways and find it hard to get along together with our "rights" and privileges. So - we make our rules and try to get along. Sometimes it works and sometimes not.
I am not fond of therapists and think they just keep things stirred up, tho perhaps we all need to be set straight on what we are doing wrong that we think is right. At the bottom of it all is: we all want our own ways and find it hard to get along together with our "rights" and privileges. So - we make our rules and try to get along. Sometimes it works and sometimes not.
October 23, 2011
No baths
(1991 July ? Thursday)
The plumber thumped on the door to fix bathroom shower and fawcett. He soon sang out: both would have to be sent for, and no baths for at least a week. I was thankful the washer was not affected.
The plumber thumped on the door to fix bathroom shower and fawcett. He soon sang out: both would have to be sent for, and no baths for at least a week. I was thankful the washer was not affected.
October 22, 2011
Tentout
(1991 July 6)
Last evening Jan called for me and took me to the campus to see the grounds covered with small tents for one or two occupants pitched all over the place. So many colors and shapes! I believe there were 750 bicyclists following the Wisconsin River, pedaling here from Prairie du Chien. $125 for meals at campus and camping grounds.
Last evening Jan called for me and took me to the campus to see the grounds covered with small tents for one or two occupants pitched all over the place. So many colors and shapes! I believe there were 750 bicyclists following the Wisconsin River, pedaling here from Prairie du Chien. $125 for meals at campus and camping grounds.
October 21, 2011
Berlin WI
(1991 June 19)
Geraldine's sons run a small carnival summers, and she spoke of selling tickets near Ripon and Ber-LIN. Outsiders always say BER-lin this way.
Geraldine's sons run a small carnival summers, and she spoke of selling tickets near Ripon and Ber-LIN. Outsiders always say BER-lin this way.
October 20, 2011
Upstairs
(1991 June 12)
Geraldine here today; cleaned upstairs [where Polly never went any more].... When she came downstairs: "Your son and wife finished a carton of cigarettes and the little girl's waste basket was full of candy wrappers." Upstairs - Downstairs.
Geraldine here today; cleaned upstairs [where Polly never went any more].... When she came downstairs: "Your son and wife finished a carton of cigarettes and the little girl's waste basket was full of candy wrappers." Upstairs - Downstairs.
October 19, 2011
Break time
(1991 May 13)
Monday I asked Bill if he were taking Jean out to eat, and he said he guessed not, as she had 66 essay exams to get thru before next week (1/2 hour on each), but when we came out of the dining room at the Country Club, we glanced in the bar and they sat on stools, waving madly at us; so I presume they were having a break, cheering each other up.
Monday I asked Bill if he were taking Jean out to eat, and he said he guessed not, as she had 66 essay exams to get thru before next week (1/2 hour on each), but when we came out of the dining room at the Country Club, we glanced in the bar and they sat on stools, waving madly at us; so I presume they were having a break, cheering each other up.
October 18, 2011
McDonald's
(1991 May 9)
Jan came and got me and we went out on the highway to McDonald's and had a hamburger and a milk shake - each of us. I can't say I care for that place, but no dishes to do that night anyway. (But that job I really don't mind.)
Jan came and got me and we went out on the highway to McDonald's and had a hamburger and a milk shake - each of us. I can't say I care for that place, but no dishes to do that night anyway. (But that job I really don't mind.)
October 17, 2011
Syntax
(1991 May 5)
Now we can have a little argument about syntax. Goody! I am sure all your authors are wrong and I am right.... The Oxford English Dictionary is the one we should pay the most attention to - and if it says so, then I shall say no more, except that no one finds fault with my grammar, I THINK. I think. Especially written.
Now we can have a little argument about syntax. Goody! I am sure all your authors are wrong and I am right.... The Oxford English Dictionary is the one we should pay the most attention to - and if it says so, then I shall say no more, except that no one finds fault with my grammar, I THINK. I think. Especially written.
October 16, 2011
Turkey talk
(1991 May 5)
[Polly is having her French class over for dinner.] Bill came to put leaves in table and put bridge table up. I am going to make a (chicken) noodle casserole and a turkey rice casserole (Jennie O turkey roasting now). It's all turkey in both. ... I told Bill my May basket story while having green tea - Bill's mistake - I let it go.
[Polly is having her French class over for dinner.] Bill came to put leaves in table and put bridge table up. I am going to make a (chicken) noodle casserole and a turkey rice casserole (Jennie O turkey roasting now). It's all turkey in both. ... I told Bill my May basket story while having green tea - Bill's mistake - I let it go.
October 15, 2011
Farewell
(1991 May 5)
Geraldine here with a story. Her daughter cleans for Paul Fowell [Polly's lawyer, recently deceased], and during the funeral, the two of them cleaned the Fowell home from top to bottom with no cost to the Fowells. Her face was radiant when she told me.
Geraldine here with a story. Her daughter cleans for Paul Fowell [Polly's lawyer, recently deceased], and during the funeral, the two of them cleaned the Fowell home from top to bottom with no cost to the Fowells. Her face was radiant when she told me.
October 14, 2011
Pass it on
(1991 April 9)
Last Tuesday there were some fellows walking for the Environment, and Jan was asked by David K[opitske] to pick them up and take them to supper, and I was asked to tell him, coming out of French as I was coming in, to go at once to the Gym to meet them. If you can't make much of this, let it go. I can't either.
Last Tuesday there were some fellows walking for the Environment, and Jan was asked by David K[opitske] to pick them up and take them to supper, and I was asked to tell him, coming out of French as I was coming in, to go at once to the Gym to meet them. If you can't make much of this, let it go. I can't either.
October 13, 2011
The other half
(1991 Aapril 9)
Once when she [Geraldine] was early divorced, she would get her kids off to school, then walk out to the Lamplighter Motel and clean. Until Social Service told her her kids were not in school, and if they were not, her social security was going to be stopped. So she stayed home, and her kids were just furious with her. I thought of a set of geography books used years ago, How the Other Half Lives. How little we know.
Once when she [Geraldine] was early divorced, she would get her kids off to school, then walk out to the Lamplighter Motel and clean. Until Social Service told her her kids were not in school, and if they were not, her social security was going to be stopped. So she stayed home, and her kids were just furious with her. I thought of a set of geography books used years ago, How the Other Half Lives. How little we know.
October 12, 2011
SRS?
(1991 April 9)
Then [Geraldine told about] a granddaughter grown tall in the interval where grandparents were not allowed to see grand kids but now they were.
Then [Geraldine told about] a granddaughter grown tall in the interval where grandparents were not allowed to see grand kids but now they were.
October 11, 2011
Temperance talk
(1991 April 9)
Geraldine went on to talk of another son who got the shakes if without liquor. Another son could never be without pot - either grew it or bought it. One daughter was always drunk - forty of all the places she worked this one (me) and one more were the only ones where liquor ws not used. She mentioned other children - I forget.
Geraldine went on to talk of another son who got the shakes if without liquor. Another son could never be without pot - either grew it or bought it. One daughter was always drunk - forty of all the places she worked this one (me) and one more were the only ones where liquor ws not used. She mentioned other children - I forget.
October 10, 2011
Jailbird
(1991 April 9)
Some time ago you said you thought Geraldine seemed to be a jolly sort and asked if I ever enjoyed any conversations with her. I said no - that we were always working Wednesdays. However, yesterday it happened. Altho it was past 11 when she should go home, she stayed to put a bed spread from the washer to dryer, thinking it too heavy for me. So I sat in the living room knitting, back to Lorin's study; she sat across from me, ear on washer. Earlier when we changed my bed, she said one of her sons would be out of jail May 1 and would then be able to work to pay her back $50 she gave him for cigarettes, which, if you smoke them,must be bought at the jail. He was in for driving while drunk. [to be continued]
Some time ago you said you thought Geraldine seemed to be a jolly sort and asked if I ever enjoyed any conversations with her. I said no - that we were always working Wednesdays. However, yesterday it happened. Altho it was past 11 when she should go home, she stayed to put a bed spread from the washer to dryer, thinking it too heavy for me. So I sat in the living room knitting, back to Lorin's study; she sat across from me, ear on washer. Earlier when we changed my bed, she said one of her sons would be out of jail May 1 and would then be able to work to pay her back $50 she gave him for cigarettes, which, if you smoke them,must be bought at the jail. He was in for driving while drunk. [to be continued]
October 8, 2011
Early rising
(1991 April 9)
We turn our clocks ahead this weekend just in case we begin to enjoy the weather - have to get up when it's dark. I am always up at 8, unless there is a reason for rising earlier. Such as workman coming, etc., etc.
We turn our clocks ahead this weekend just in case we begin to enjoy the weather - have to get up when it's dark. I am always up at 8, unless there is a reason for rising earlier. Such as workman coming, etc., etc.
October 7, 2011
Chinoiserie
(1991 March 29)
I have the table set for supper. I thought as long as we were having chop suey, I'd set the table Chinese fashion; not hard to do, my china itself, Blue Willow, is Chinese. No chop sticks tho. Besides chop suey we have orange salad, rolls (store) and butter and cinnamon ice cream and crackers. And tea whether they like it or not (no choice).
I have the table set for supper. I thought as long as we were having chop suey, I'd set the table Chinese fashion; not hard to do, my china itself, Blue Willow, is Chinese. No chop sticks tho. Besides chop suey we have orange salad, rolls (store) and butter and cinnamon ice cream and crackers. And tea whether they like it or not (no choice).
October 6, 2011
Punny story
(1991 March 29)
Jan read her paper in French last night; when she came to cabinets with drawers, Fanon [the teacher] laughed and said that word meant underwear.
Jan read her paper in French last night; when she came to cabinets with drawers, Fanon [the teacher] laughed and said that word meant underwear.
October 5, 2011
New job
(1991 March 29)
Geraldine is cleaning the kitchen at the present writing and is happy as she has a new job cleaning the restaurant at the Shopping Center - Staedleys.
Geraldine is cleaning the kitchen at the present writing and is happy as she has a new job cleaning the restaurant at the Shopping Center - Staedleys.
October 4, 2011
Missionaries
(1991 March 29)
Monday night Jan dashed home from school and baked an apple pie and a cherry pie to entertain a couple of missionaries going to some place north of Australia - is that Indonesia? We saw a film strip, and the people were black but (not ugly) with shaven heads. They expect to preach and teach better living ways, as farming, food, etc.
Monday night Jan dashed home from school and baked an apple pie and a cherry pie to entertain a couple of missionaries going to some place north of Australia - is that Indonesia? We saw a film strip, and the people were black but (not ugly) with shaven heads. They expect to preach and teach better living ways, as farming, food, etc.
October 3, 2011
Bedtime stories
(1991 March 16)
I always read before falling asleep and think I like that better than TV or radio tho all are fine.
I always read before falling asleep and think I like that better than TV or radio tho all are fine.
October 2, 2011
Junk mail
(1991 March 16)
We are having vile weather and freezing drizzle with periods of falling snow. I got all buttoned up, laid aside my glasses in case I fell, and made it to the Box. Only an ad for Anglican Digest, which I pitched.
We are having vile weather and freezing drizzle with periods of falling snow. I got all buttoned up, laid aside my glasses in case I fell, and made it to the Box. Only an ad for Anglican Digest, which I pitched.
October 1, 2011
Company
(1991 March 16)
Today I feel rather low on account of the pain, and am thinking of asking someone to live with me so I can stay here. I am so used to being alone it would be hard to not be.
Today I feel rather low on account of the pain, and am thinking of asking someone to live with me so I can stay here. I am so used to being alone it would be hard to not be.
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