(1989 November 8)
Jan & Bob saw 24 partidges come from my lilacs and cross the road.
May 31, 2011
May 30, 2011
Reports, reports
(1989 November 8)
Jan looked very tired and is so very weary from going to fool meetings all over the state and making reports on computer sitting days at a time at it. She would rather be doing some good working with the kids and helping the teachers than that. And always these mean articles in the paper saying the teaching is poor and the kids know nothing. The state asks for these reports, and if they are not forthcoming, they will take away the part - the big part - of the teachers' pay. So they write the reports and forget the kids, I guess. Think I'd answer these articles in the papers.
Jan looked very tired and is so very weary from going to fool meetings all over the state and making reports on computer sitting days at a time at it. She would rather be doing some good working with the kids and helping the teachers than that. And always these mean articles in the paper saying the teaching is poor and the kids know nothing. The state asks for these reports, and if they are not forthcoming, they will take away the part - the big part - of the teachers' pay. So they write the reports and forget the kids, I guess. Think I'd answer these articles in the papers.
May 29, 2011
Monster gift
(1989 November 8)
When Kathryn Bailey went on her porch to get her mail, she was actually horrified to find two big grotesque green squashes Archie had left at the door for her. I advised her to wait until Bob [her nephew] came and let him whack one open with an axe, and she thot she might. I wonder if he will bring one for me. Must have had a good harvest.
When Kathryn Bailey went on her porch to get her mail, she was actually horrified to find two big grotesque green squashes Archie had left at the door for her. I advised her to wait until Bob [her nephew] came and let him whack one open with an axe, and she thot she might. I wonder if he will bring one for me. Must have had a good harvest.
May 28, 2011
Geraldine
(1989 November 8)
Geraldine came with hair dyed black and sticking straight up. Said the label said "Ashen" and her daughter thot it would be dark gray. Sort of sad to think she has 8 children, many married with children, and she, poor soul, must walk from place to place cleaning. She keeps on looking for more work, as if she gets 12 places, she will get food stamps (free).
Geraldine came with hair dyed black and sticking straight up. Said the label said "Ashen" and her daughter thot it would be dark gray. Sort of sad to think she has 8 children, many married with children, and she, poor soul, must walk from place to place cleaning. She keeps on looking for more work, as if she gets 12 places, she will get food stamps (free).
May 27, 2011
Juggling act
(1989 November 8)
Went down to read Wind in the Willows to Portia [at Schmidt home]. I worried how it would work out, as one hand was needed to hold amplifier, one to hold the talking part, and one the book. But I go her to hold the amplifier and put the book on my knees and read for half an hour. She sat with a rapt expression, and I was glad, but next time 20 minutes will have to do.
Went down to read Wind in the Willows to Portia [at Schmidt home]. I worried how it would work out, as one hand was needed to hold amplifier, one to hold the talking part, and one the book. But I go her to hold the amplifier and put the book on my knees and read for half an hour. She sat with a rapt expression, and I was glad, but next time 20 minutes will have to do.
May 26, 2011
Pastorized
(1989 October 7)
Sunday. Home from church. Talking to friends I find many do not care for the present man. He is not episcopal enough. In the morning "calendar" he has himself referred to as Pastor Culver. Poor ignorant guy. Some are staying home. But he has established a Sunday School and a 4-piece choir.
Sunday. Home from church. Talking to friends I find many do not care for the present man. He is not episcopal enough. In the morning "calendar" he has himself referred to as Pastor Culver. Poor ignorant guy. Some are staying home. But he has established a Sunday School and a 4-piece choir.
May 25, 2011
Autumn colors
(1989 October 7)
It is a glorious autumn day here with the sun just warming the earth and the dazzling trees rattling their leaves in all shades of green and red. I once read when the Englishmen first went back to England having been in US and told of the fall trees they were not believed as the Englishmen up to that time had seen nothing like it. I know you have the same beauty in Kansas as we do in Wisconsin. Perhaps life in the South would be boring?
It is a glorious autumn day here with the sun just warming the earth and the dazzling trees rattling their leaves in all shades of green and red. I once read when the Englishmen first went back to England having been in US and told of the fall trees they were not believed as the Englishmen up to that time had seen nothing like it. I know you have the same beauty in Kansas as we do in Wisconsin. Perhaps life in the South would be boring?
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