It was partly sunny when I left for work, and spent the first 1/2 hour in Jeannette. Then I headed to Greensburg and had a delightful time there with Ken and Rege (who was filling in for the vacationing Joe). We always seem to have interesting conversations. By the time I left there it was pouring down rain, something I hadn’t expected.
After stopping to pick up something from Di, I was heading home when Mike P called me to do a deal. So I altered my course and headed there. I was home close to noon, and I changed clothes, made lunch, stuck a meatloaf in the oven for later, and took a walk (since it had quit raining).
Colonial Williamsburg sent out a valentine video about Colonel and Martha Washington: how they met, their courtship and marriage, and the subsequent 10 years (yes, it was a character portrayal) since their wedding. Colonel Washington has a delightful sense of humor, and the video did a great job sharing their story. One thing I found interesting is that when a husband/father dies, even though the children still have their mother, the children are considered orphans.
It makes sense, since one of the reference books I have from the Civil War is about Orphan Schools, where children of soldiers killed or missing in the war attend – even while their mother is alive. Charlie and Alice attended the Orphan’s School in Mercer, and their names are in the book. (Daniel and Mary’s children, LETTERS TO MARY.)
I have a few afternoon chores to finish but will close this up now. Maybe tomorrow will be more exciting!
Fun things to do in Iowa:
Scripture about orphans:
Quote about orphans:
PEANUTS POST:
Top song in 1989: LOST IN YOUR EYES – Debbie Gibson
TOMORROW February 17th is:
National Cabbage Day; National No One Eats Alone Day; National Caregivers Day; National Random Acts of Kindness Day.
We can all be kind, which includes asking someone to eat with you! Just so it’s not cabbage… Have a lovely Friday – God bless…
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