(1992 ?November)
Sometimes I think how useless this all is - it's about time for me to be dying anyway, and I am performing no useful service any more, unless it is prayer.
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December 26, 2011
Breadline
(1992 July 10)
MM buys old bread and pulls it apart and throws it down the back steps and turns the light on, and soon begin to come - a skunk - a fox - and several other creatures. We watch from my bedroom window. She is going to try throwing on the grass for a better view.
MM buys old bread and pulls it apart and throws it down the back steps and turns the light on, and soon begin to come - a skunk - a fox - and several other creatures. We watch from my bedroom window. She is going to try throwing on the grass for a better view.
September 1, 2011
Tacky cards
(1990 December 12)
About Xmas cards - I am too late to order anything good; so have decided to use the ones mailed to me to make money for organizations - schools, etc.
About Xmas cards - I am too late to order anything good; so have decided to use the ones mailed to me to make money for organizations - schools, etc.
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 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.
July 1, 2011
My plans
(1989 February)
My plans are to take a cab and visit my poor friend Portia Martin when she has finished her dinner about 12:30. Then about 9, Karen will come and will eat popcorn and drink tea and see how "Murder in the Vicarage" comes out. (As if we didn't know!)
My plans are to take a cab and visit my poor friend Portia Martin when she has finished her dinner about 12:30. Then about 9, Karen will come and will eat popcorn and drink tea and see how "Murder in the Vicarage" comes out. (As if we didn't know!)
March 5, 2011
Played out
(1987 November 14)
I think the American Players [at Spring Green] is folding. A question of money, of course. They borrowed a great deal from the government, which they cannot repay, and for a while there were enough donations, in the thousands, but then two of the best players left and the whole place needs replacing - stage, toilets, sets just too bad. I'm glad you went as often as you could.
I think the American Players [at Spring Green] is folding. A question of money, of course. They borrowed a great deal from the government, which they cannot repay, and for a while there were enough donations, in the thousands, but then two of the best players left and the whole place needs replacing - stage, toilets, sets just too bad. I'm glad you went as often as you could.
March 1, 2011
Schuler's sideshow
(1987 September 6, Sunday)
When I tuned in [to Rev. Schuler's Church on TV] the choir was singing the first hymn. About 150-200 voices. From then on it was like a sideshow, with each act applauded vigorously. Act 1 - a boy soprano in white. Act 2 - A Fr. Jasu (?) who was captured (tortured) and at last released. This old man (white beard) told all and well applauded. Act 3 - The photographer took this so he could see a girl playing a pipe organ (the tune was The Spinner). A canary in a cage at her left! Act 4 - A song by a tenor. Act 5 - A huckster selling paper cutter made of gold (to pay for TV time) - write in and ask for your initial to be put on. The one shown was S. Act 6 - A girl playing a set of bells. Act 7 - The sermon, about 6 minutes. Know you are loved & be friendly, free, firm and ?? (feathered?). Before the choir ends it all, he speaks of the paper cutter once more, asking a contribution be sent with request if you can. "If you cannot help me, allow me to help you." You really must catch this.
When I tuned in [to Rev. Schuler's Church on TV] the choir was singing the first hymn. About 150-200 voices. From then on it was like a sideshow, with each act applauded vigorously. Act 1 - a boy soprano in white. Act 2 - A Fr. Jasu (?) who was captured (tortured) and at last released. This old man (white beard) told all and well applauded. Act 3 - The photographer took this so he could see a girl playing a pipe organ (the tune was The Spinner). A canary in a cage at her left! Act 4 - A song by a tenor. Act 5 - A huckster selling paper cutter made of gold (to pay for TV time) - write in and ask for your initial to be put on. The one shown was S. Act 6 - A girl playing a set of bells. Act 7 - The sermon, about 6 minutes. Know you are loved & be friendly, free, firm and ?? (feathered?). Before the choir ends it all, he speaks of the paper cutter once more, asking a contribution be sent with request if you can. "If you cannot help me, allow me to help you." You really must catch this.
February 2, 2011
Helper
(1986 October 18)
Sally ... I enclose a dollar ... to help the good cause along. Let me know how you use it. I help whales, sea lions, sick people, and Indians. Others too.
Sally ... I enclose a dollar ... to help the good cause along. Let me know how you use it. I help whales, sea lions, sick people, and Indians. Others too.
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