(1973 September 9)
Last week after Chris cut my lawn, he got a broom to sweep the front porch, and there in the grass was a 4-foot big black snake! It got away, but it seems I will never again relax on my porch in the sun!
October 31, 2010
October 30, 2010
Polly plumber
(1973 September 9)
The city flushed the drains again last week, and my toilet started overflowing, but I turned it off this time, and it seems to be righting itself without a plumber. I have the tank top off, watching it.
The city flushed the drains again last week, and my toilet started overflowing, but I turned it off this time, and it seems to be righting itself without a plumber. I have the tank top off, watching it.
October 29, 2010
Astronomy
(1973 September 9)
I decided to take a course at Campus in Astronomy. So far have attended once, 7-9 p.m. It's Monday and Wednesday. ... Mrs. Dottie d'Arruda (Portuguese), wife of Prof. of Astronomy, gives me rides. ... But at the end of the day, 2 hours sitting on a hard bench is a little much. The time I went was during a heat wave with 3 big fans going. Maybe now better. I want to go at least until I have looked thru the big telescope.
I decided to take a course at Campus in Astronomy. So far have attended once, 7-9 p.m. It's Monday and Wednesday. ... Mrs. Dottie d'Arruda (Portuguese), wife of Prof. of Astronomy, gives me rides. ... But at the end of the day, 2 hours sitting on a hard bench is a little much. The time I went was during a heat wave with 3 big fans going. Maybe now better. I want to go at least until I have looked thru the big telescope.
October 28, 2010
Quite a guy
(1973 September 9)
Nearly forgot to tell you ... [Mr. X] died this past week. He lived at The Carriage House Apartments, which he liked very much. But after a fall, was taken to [Y-ville] hospital or home where he died. ... Recently, I heard he was quite a guy to take a pass at the ladies. Some women in his apartment house said they would often bring him a piece of pie or so if they didn't risk getting pinched. Once again - you can't judge a book by its cover!
Nearly forgot to tell you ... [Mr. X] died this past week. He lived at The Carriage House Apartments, which he liked very much. But after a fall, was taken to [Y-ville] hospital or home where he died. ... Recently, I heard he was quite a guy to take a pass at the ladies. Some women in his apartment house said they would often bring him a piece of pie or so if they didn't risk getting pinched. Once again - you can't judge a book by its cover!
October 27, 2010
Coffee cake
(1973 September 9)
Well now I am at the kitchen table, having got up [from sickbed] for elevenses. I tried the coffee cake - a small piece and it is delicious. Joy [of Cooking], p. 589, the Quick, Rich, Moist Coffee Cake with Honey Bee Topping. My first attempt. Just the nuts 39 cents! A small bag. I will freeze some so you can have some.
Well now I am at the kitchen table, having got up [from sickbed] for elevenses. I tried the coffee cake - a small piece and it is delicious. Joy [of Cooking], p. 589, the Quick, Rich, Moist Coffee Cake with Honey Bee Topping. My first attempt. Just the nuts 39 cents! A small bag. I will freeze some so you can have some.
October 26, 2010
Used car salesman
(1973 September 9)
Helen [Kay, aunt] wrote the Grants (Vinje & Richard) have a new station wagon. All very well. But I always heard you save money if you get one that is even one month old. I suppose some one has to start with a new one. but don't buy a wreck.
Helen [Kay, aunt] wrote the Grants (Vinje & Richard) have a new station wagon. All very well. But I always heard you save money if you get one that is even one month old. I suppose some one has to start with a new one. but don't buy a wreck.
October 25, 2010
Retiring teacher
(1975? September 9)
In a way, you might say, I got some of my own back the other day, tho I guess it wasn't quite in that spirit it all happened. Remember I told you what an ass took over the vocational school after Mabel died? Never called the teachers or got them together - wouldn't answer my phone calls, let it ride to the ground. Well, a new man, high school teacher, has taken over, and he called very nicely and asked me to teach. I was sorely tempted to, but this pain set me back on my heels. I have been very nervous lately - afraid to cut out your other shirt for fear I'd make a mistake, etc. So I thot I'd better try to find someone and wrote a former pupil of mine who hasn't replied yet. It was really hard for me to prepare for these classes - so many little things to gather up, so many illustrations in various books, but I did enjoy being with girls who saw beauty in what I did. Takes a lot of nervous energy to face a group, at times.
In a way, you might say, I got some of my own back the other day, tho I guess it wasn't quite in that spirit it all happened. Remember I told you what an ass took over the vocational school after Mabel died? Never called the teachers or got them together - wouldn't answer my phone calls, let it ride to the ground. Well, a new man, high school teacher, has taken over, and he called very nicely and asked me to teach. I was sorely tempted to, but this pain set me back on my heels. I have been very nervous lately - afraid to cut out your other shirt for fear I'd make a mistake, etc. So I thot I'd better try to find someone and wrote a former pupil of mine who hasn't replied yet. It was really hard for me to prepare for these classes - so many little things to gather up, so many illustrations in various books, but I did enjoy being with girls who saw beauty in what I did. Takes a lot of nervous energy to face a group, at times.
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