(Fragent 2)
After about two years [at the sanatorium], when my mother learned how to make a place to sleep outdoors in the cold no matter what the weather, we all went back together again. Mother had a porch built so that a window of the house opened on the center of the bed. Early in the evening she would line her bed with hot water bottles and bricks. She knit herself warm caps and mittens and always made a joke when she went thru the window. There was a long-haired black hide that went on top, but I never knew the name of it.
Showing posts with label weather. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weather. Show all posts
November 28, 2013
November 21, 2013
The accident
(Lyndon 22)
A storm blew up fast and the boat turned over. As I remember it, Lyn let the friend have the gasolene can to hang on to as Lyn was a fairly strong swimmer. But wearing a leather jacket etc. he hardly had a chance. We all felt so sorry for his dying fighting the water, but I mourned a life wasted.
A storm blew up fast and the boat turned over. As I remember it, Lyn let the friend have the gasolene can to hang on to as Lyn was a fairly strong swimmer. But wearing a leather jacket etc. he hardly had a chance. We all felt so sorry for his dying fighting the water, but I mourned a life wasted.
January 25, 2013
Dining room
(1980 memoirs)
But you want to know more about Cousin Frankie's house, don't you? Well, come on then, we'll go into the dining room. This is a square room with windows on opposite walls. There is a good sized dining table and chairs in the center, and behind, or beyond, a range to cook on. We had this going in bitter winter weather when we ate our suppers here.
But you want to know more about Cousin Frankie's house, don't you? Well, come on then, we'll go into the dining room. This is a square room with windows on opposite walls. There is a good sized dining table and chairs in the center, and behind, or beyond, a range to cook on. We had this going in bitter winter weather when we ate our suppers here.
November 17, 2012
Summer evening
(1994)
Would you like to hear about a sweet thing that happened to me years ago? It was a calm quiet summer evening and Lorin and I were in our white house on Grove Street. It was summer and very quiet and yet balmy in our part of the evening. Lorin had been stamping; and of course I was knitting. I put this down and went out hoping to catch our cat and bring her in for the night. As soon as I left the house behind me, I realized what a heavenly night it was -- quiet and wondrous. The stars were large and low, and the sky holding them a midnight blue. I called inside, "Lorin, come here." He put down his book and slipped outside. "Look," I said. "I didn't remember it was like this," he said, putting his arm around me. We kissed and stood for a while feeling our love and our creator's.
Would you like to hear about a sweet thing that happened to me years ago? It was a calm quiet summer evening and Lorin and I were in our white house on Grove Street. It was summer and very quiet and yet balmy in our part of the evening. Lorin had been stamping; and of course I was knitting. I put this down and went out hoping to catch our cat and bring her in for the night. As soon as I left the house behind me, I realized what a heavenly night it was -- quiet and wondrous. The stars were large and low, and the sky holding them a midnight blue. I called inside, "Lorin, come here." He put down his book and slipped outside. "Look," I said. "I didn't remember it was like this," he said, putting his arm around me. We kissed and stood for a while feeling our love and our creator's.
October 11, 2012
Pleasing Frank Parsons
(1992 Memoirs)
Once or twice my father came to see how I was getting on, and we were both rather afraid of him. He came to eat and she [Olga] made a point of buying meat for noon dinner, but he slept at the hotel. I was obliged to write him once a week and saw one of the letters where I said, "It snowed and snowed, father." I guess news was scarce and I knew he would have no interest in the doll outfits Florence Fenski and I would make of Aunt Olga's scraps, when Florence said, turn it up there and put a feather right here, and it will be the cutest little hat you ever thaw."
Once or twice my father came to see how I was getting on, and we were both rather afraid of him. He came to eat and she [Olga] made a point of buying meat for noon dinner, but he slept at the hotel. I was obliged to write him once a week and saw one of the letters where I said, "It snowed and snowed, father." I guess news was scarce and I knew he would have no interest in the doll outfits Florence Fenski and I would make of Aunt Olga's scraps, when Florence said, turn it up there and put a feather right here, and it will be the cutest little hat you ever thaw."
October 10, 2012
Winter wear
(1992 Memoirs)
In the winter, Olga would open the oven door and warm my underwear and long black stockings before she helped me into them. I sat near the range when I tucked my long underwear in my long black stockings. My woolen dress went over my slip. I was ready for school, fourth grade, when I finished my breakfast, pulled on my galoshes, hood and mittenes, and of course coat.
In the winter, Olga would open the oven door and warm my underwear and long black stockings before she helped me into them. I sat near the range when I tucked my long underwear in my long black stockings. My woolen dress went over my slip. I was ready for school, fourth grade, when I finished my breakfast, pulled on my galoshes, hood and mittenes, and of course coat.
September 8, 2012
Reddish nose
(1970 January)
One time years ago when he [Lorin] was coming home from Milwaukee, his windshield wiper wouldn't go and he had to lean out of the car to see to drive. He got the wind and snow in his face and ever after had a reddish nose - the blood vessels had burst.
One time years ago when he [Lorin] was coming home from Milwaukee, his windshield wiper wouldn't go and he had to lean out of the car to see to drive. He got the wind and snow in his face and ever after had a reddish nose - the blood vessels had burst.
September 6, 2012
The blue stocking cap
(1970 January)
Some years ago ... after [Lorin had had] several experiences of walking thru a blizzard a ways - I knit him a blue stocking cap and mittens. He DESPISED being seen in that cap, but feared more some illness brot on by below zero weather, exposure, so did wear it this past - last - January.
Some years ago ... after [Lorin had had] several experiences of walking thru a blizzard a ways - I knit him a blue stocking cap and mittens. He DESPISED being seen in that cap, but feared more some illness brot on by below zero weather, exposure, so did wear it this past - last - January.
July 29, 2012
Water
(1966 Spring)
Or Robin never left her nest, and I am so proud of her. And I'll tell you what attracts wild life - water. I have been putting some out and enjoy seeing all birds and squirrels bathe and drink. Never knew it could be so much fun.
Or Robin never left her nest, and I am so proud of her. And I'll tell you what attracts wild life - water. I have been putting some out and enjoy seeing all birds and squirrels bathe and drink. Never knew it could be so much fun.
July 14, 2012
Signs of spring
(1969 March 17, St. Patrick's Day)
Do you actually hear mocking birds? I saw a butterfly, and wondered how he could be so misled. On this walk [our neighbor] Hubert was shoveling his walk. He said, "At last getting down to the sidewalk." Getting off big cakes of ice. I still can't get my back door open - an icy snow drift has been there all winter.
Do you actually hear mocking birds? I saw a butterfly, and wondered how he could be so misled. On this walk [our neighbor] Hubert was shoveling his walk. He said, "At last getting down to the sidewalk." Getting off big cakes of ice. I still can't get my back door open - an icy snow drift has been there all winter.
June 5, 2012
Mittens in July
(1967 July 16)
What weather do you have [in Kansas]? Hot summers? I wonder what the winters are. I have a spell on me for knitting mittens now, and if any of you will be needing mittens this winter, please draw around your hand, label with name, and forward together with color preferences.
What weather do you have [in Kansas]? Hot summers? I wonder what the winters are. I have a spell on me for knitting mittens now, and if any of you will be needing mittens this winter, please draw around your hand, label with name, and forward together with color preferences.
May 15, 2012
My tales
(1993 April)
Are you publishing my tales? Be sure to mention a freak snow storm that closed all the schools, making it possible for Jan and Bob to go to Madison, and many others, I imagine.
Are you publishing my tales? Be sure to mention a freak snow storm that closed all the schools, making it possible for Jan and Bob to go to Madison, and many others, I imagine.
May 14, 2012
No maid service
(1993 April 19)
Are the maids on strike? No beds made today. ... Writing this off and on took two days. I know why the beds aren't made - the snow - schools closed etc. Maids couldn't get in! Well, mine is done.
Are the maids on strike? No beds made today. ... Writing this off and on took two days. I know why the beds aren't made - the snow - schools closed etc. Maids couldn't get in! Well, mine is done.
April 25, 2012
Sugar baby
(1993 December)
[Susan Hirschy] used to live with her family next to us. Jan used to put her snow suit on her and give her a well sealed paper bag containing the one cup of sugar I had phoned over for in desperation, and say "Give it to Polly, Susan." And I on my porch would urge her on to come.
[Susan Hirschy] used to live with her family next to us. Jan used to put her snow suit on her and give her a well sealed paper bag containing the one cup of sugar I had phoned over for in desperation, and say "Give it to Polly, Susan." And I on my porch would urge her on to come.
April 9, 2012
AC problem
(1993 July)
I like it warm and not air conditioned! Of course not too hot. If I lived near the Mississippi River, I'd say my problem was water. But everyone else is OK.
I like it warm and not air conditioned! Of course not too hot. If I lived near the Mississippi River, I'd say my problem was water. But everyone else is OK.
April 8, 2012
Red & rain
(1993 July)
I wore my Victorian print blouse I have come to like but no one else did. Best my age old red sweater brought out comments. Red on a rainy day? Yes, always rain but not all day.
I wore my Victorian print blouse I have come to like but no one else did. Best my age old red sweater brought out comments. Red on a rainy day? Yes, always rain but not all day.
March 30, 2012
Entertainment
(1993 August)
A tall girl evidently in charge of entertainment came in to ask me if I'd like to go for a walk. I said, "Are you serious? In 90 degree weather?" "Oh," said she, "I was thinking we'd sit under the shade trees." I said that was where all the mosquitoes were, and she smiled and left, having tried. I was abed, too.
A tall girl evidently in charge of entertainment came in to ask me if I'd like to go for a walk. I said, "Are you serious? In 90 degree weather?" "Oh," said she, "I was thinking we'd sit under the shade trees." I said that was where all the mosquitoes were, and she smiled and left, having tried. I was abed, too.
February 10, 2012
Snow day
(1993 February 22)
Sharlee Sharteeno, our weather man, told of No School all over today due to big drifts of snow over the road. Jealous, Sally? The plows will be out shortly tho. Last night the high wind went Ooooooooo. I just saw a plow with blinking lights go by, yet the wind shaking the trees. Thermomenter [in her room] 80 degrees- must be out of order.
Sharlee Sharteeno, our weather man, told of No School all over today due to big drifts of snow over the road. Jealous, Sally? The plows will be out shortly tho. Last night the high wind went Ooooooooo. I just saw a plow with blinking lights go by, yet the wind shaking the trees. Thermomenter [in her room] 80 degrees- must be out of order.
January 11, 2012
Afterthought
(1992 November 4)
Dark and miserable out, and I am glad I'm not getting married on a day like this.
Dark and miserable out, and I am glad I'm not getting married on a day like this.
January 4, 2012
Frost
(1992 September 22)
For the first time this year WRCO said, "Cover your plants, for it will frost tonight." Mary M, the sage, said, "Not the squash." I wonder if frost has reached you and what Sherry will say.
For the first time this year WRCO said, "Cover your plants, for it will frost tonight." Mary M, the sage, said, "Not the squash." I wonder if frost has reached you and what Sherry will say.
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