Full moon tonight! There’s just something about the beauty of a full moon on a fall evening. Here is a view from the hill at church after Bible study.

Kelly and the boys left about 9:30am. I always hate to see them go. Peyton starts basketball and has practice or games every night FOREVER! So not sure when they will be back up for any length of time. I’ll miss them – I do already!

Today – as typical for a Wednesday – I cleaned the house. In addition, I changed the sheets from the bed Kelly slept in, and washed them with the sheets the boys used downstairs. When I was done cleaning, I cut the grass – maybe the last time, but I’m betting there will be at least one more cut. I ran completely out of gasoline for the mower so that will be on Friday’s chore list. But the yard does look nice!

I waited until all the work was finished before getting my shower – then washed a load of towels. I’m typing this as I wait to leave for Bible Study – Angels. Wednesdays are generally not very exciting but extremely rewarding. I love my clean house!

Memory book – July 10th: Tell any favorite summertime memory. “Planting potatoes in the truck patch in my bare feet. I can still remember how the warm soil felt when I walked along, dropping the cut potatoes in the row that Dad had made with the “Shovel plow” pulled by the horse. Molly was the name of the horse.”

On this day in 1954 Peter Pan staring Mary Martin opened in NYC – I loved Mary Martin as Peter Pan!! In 1965 the Beatles got a gold record for YESTERDAY, and in 1962 the Monster Mash (Bobby Pickett) became a graveyard smash as it reached #1 on the charts. Sir Christopher Wren – architect for St. Paul’s in London and the Wren Building (College of William and Mary) in Williamsburg VA was born in 1632. Mickey Mantle (baseball Hall of Famer) was born in 1931, and Kamala Harris – 46th US Vice-President) was born in 1964. Herbert Hoover (31st President) died at age 90 in 1964, and Anne Sullivan (The miracle worker, Helen Keller’s teacher) died in 1936 at age 70. Our 23rd President Benjamin Harrison married his music teacher Caroline Scott in 1853; Jacqueline Kennedy married Aristotle Onassis in 1968, and Lisa Hartman (actress) married Clint Black (country singer) in 1991.

TOMORROW October 21 is:

• National Witch Hazel Day *
• National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
• National Reptile Awareness Day
• National Get Smart About Credit Day
• Get to Know Your Customers Day

Tomorrow is ‘a trip to the farm’ day – one last trip to help pack up everything so it can be donated. Hoping for dry weather and easy travel! Have a happy Thursday! God bless…

We had a full but fun day today. I worked all morning, and Kelly worked on some of her home-school and co-op projects before having lunch with Ashly. I got home first and got the boys something to eat, then got busy with some household chores. Kelly and I took turns watching Hempfield maintenance crews repair Wren Drive about 3 houses down. There were enough trucks with machinery to repave the entire plan! I think you could have buried a car in the place they repaved. We were being ‘Gladys Kravitz’ again!

Nate, Jen and Chris came over for pizza, and we spent a really nice 2 hours eating and talking and laughing together. Logan and Chase did not – however – move from their designated spots that they have been in since Sunday at 3pm! I do think I saw them use the bathroom once or twice, and they both got showers today. But other than that…

Memory book – October 20th: Share a favorite fall memory. “For years we always tried to drive to the mountains. Your father liked Bedford & Myersdale. That is still my favorite time of the year. This year, 2005, was beautiful & a nice long fall season. We have gum trees, which are very beautiful early in the fall.” I’m a summer person, but I do like the beauty of the fall trees!

On this day in 1512 Martin Luther became a doctor of theology, and in 1781 the British surrendered to George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau at Yorktown at 2pm, ending the revolutionary war. That’s it for today – short day!

TOMORROW October 20 is:

• National Chicken and Waffles Day *
• National Youth Confidence Day
• National Brandied Fruit Day
• BRA Day USA
• Hagfish Day
• Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce
• Medical Assistants Recognition Day

Tomorrow is also a full moon, although tonight’s moon is round and bright and beautiful. It’s a clear, cool night and very peaceful. Enjoy – and God bless~~~

It’s a cool but beautiful day. After breakfast (boys were still sleeping) Kelly and I ran a few errands. It wouldn’t have taken quite so long, but we got stuck in traffic on Route 30 because of traffic light replacement work at the intersection of Route 30 and North Greengate road. We mostly accomplished what we set out to do – I cashed a check and picked up another blanket (it’s an addiction…). That started the day out exactly right.

Other than mundane tasks, that has been the day. Cooking, laundry, cooking, cooking, cooking….. Does anyone ever eat at the same time?

As promised, here is the rest of yesterday’s events. October 17th was the last week that Kyle would preach at Hempfield Church. He – along with their truck of belongings – is leaving on the 25th for his place as senior minister at a church in Logan, Iowa. Janet, Anaya, Josiah, Noah and the dog will leave the following week.

Kyle’s message was – as always – excellent. He is truly a man after God’s heart. I am hoping that his sermons will be either taped and available or live-streamed, as I will miss his knowledge, insight, and God-breathed instruction. His message yesterday was about the Children of Israel spying out the Promised Land – and how they didn’t trust God to help them take the land. Our God is GREAT – worthy of our trust. God said it was good, and it was; he said they could do it, but they didn’t. God gives it, and He does the work for us. But even after all the distrust and failures, God forgave. We can’t deserve or even earn God’s grace, but He gives it freely. We need to accept it and serve Him, no matter where we go, where we live, or who we’re with. He is good!

Janet sang a song about friendship, and praying for each other – and I don’t think I could have done that. It’s an emotional time for everyone.

After the service there was cake and fellowship in the welcome center. It’s a hard time to get through – having both the youth minister and the senior minister leaving their positions at Hempfield within a month of each other. But God is indeed good, and no matter what mistakes are made, what feelings are hurt, what spirits are broken, and whose opinions are shattered — He is in control and can make beauty from ashes. Keep praying for each other without ceasing, and look to the future as the answer to God’s grace.

Autmn came over after lunch, and we worked on her Halloween costume. She had a picture of an Elton John costume that she was duplicating, and she did an excellent job! I was very impressed. I helped her do a small alteration with her white jeans, and then it was perfect, from the crazy glasses to the platform shoes. Lookin’ good!

Memory book – September 15: What teacher did you dislike the most? Why? “Mayador McMillia was a very un-fair teacher. He was disliked by all the parents, as well as the students. I was in 5th or 6th grade when he taught at Davis School.” It doesn’t matter if it’s home, school, job, or church – there will always be difficult situations and people who are hard to like or are if differing opinions. Ask God to help you love them, even if you don’t like them. That would be Mom’s advise to all of us!

On this day in 1867 – Alaska Day – celebrated the formal transfer of Alaska from Russia to the US. In 1851 Moby Dick was published. Thomas Edison died at age 84 in 1931; Bess Truman (first Lady when I was born!) in 1982 at age 97, and Colin Powell (first black US Secretary of State) died today – 2021 – at age 84. Demi Moore and Bruce Willis divorced in 2000. Lee Harvey Oswald was born in 1939, Erin Moran (Joannie on Happy Days) in 1960, and Chuck Berry (Rock and Roll artist) in 1926. And our most senior member of the Skunk Hollow Girls (cousins) has a birthday today – Happy birthday Gail Pauline Crooks Patterson Sexton! Hope it’s a great year with many more to follow! Love you!

TOMORROW October 19 is:

• National Kentucky Day
• National Seafood Bisque Day
• National LGBT Center Awareness Day
• Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity
• National Pharmacy Technician Day 

Tomorrow I will take a little time out of my day to go to work, then spend the rest of the day here with Kelly and the boys. Have a great day! God bless…

Today, my baby son is 40 years old! I know he is feeling the transition, but so am I. Hardly seems possible – even as I reflect back on what I was doing on this date 40 years ago. I was certainly not as comfortable as I am now, sitting in this brand new office chair at my lovely desk. But it was more than worth it!

Kelly, Logan and Chase came up for a few days, so Nate, Jen, Chrissy and Autmn stopped over for a short visit. Nate’s family took him to dinner at Rizzo’s, while Kelly & I made cinnamon rolls as part of his gift. In addition to his gift, I snipped a piece of lilac branch and wired dollar bills to it for his money tree. I told him to plant it and see if possibly it would grow! But we sat and looked through a box of old photos of when my two kids were little, and the girls had a great time seeing pictures from the past. I’m sharing a few of these – and I took snapshots of them and transferred them to the computer, so they aren’t very clear. But you get the idea!

Nate was a good baby, and a fun toddler. One of the worst things I had to do was to go back to work after he was born. I felt like I missed out on so much, but it would be only me to provide for him and Kelly so I didn’t have a choice. So glad both my kids inherited a strong, honest work ethic, and a kind, loving heart – and had happy memories despite day cares and baby-sitters!

I’ll share the rest of today’s adventures in tomorrow’s post.

Memory book – May 26: Tell about memorial Day traditions during your youth. “It was called Decoration Day back then & we took flowers & “Decorated” the graves. My father mowed the cemetery & helped keep the old tombstones setting upright. We also put flags out on our fence posts around our yard.” Those are great family memories to share. Memorial Day these days mostly mean retail sales or Bar-B-Qs! It’s important to remember our history.

On this day in 79AD Mt. Vesuvius erupted, burying the city of Pompeii and killing thousands. In 1939 ‘Mr. Smith goes to Washington’ debuted, directed by Frank Capra and starring Jimmy Stewart. A classic! In 1966 Hollywood Squares (game show) premiered, and in 1979 Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Price. Julia Ward Howe (wrote the Battle Hymn of the Republic) died in 1910 at age 91, and Evel Knievel (daredevil cyclist) was born in 1938. Irene Ryan – Granny on the Beverly Hillbillies – was born in 1902. My friend from HCC youth group days, Carole Means Ryder, has a birthday today (Happy birthday Carole!) as well as Nathan.

TOMORROW October 18 is:

• National Exascale Day
• International Legging Day
• National Chocolate Cupcake Day
• National No Beard Day
• National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day

No cupcakes, but chocolate/chocolate chip muffins! That’s good enough! And none of us here have beards so we’re good to go. Have a great week. God bless…

It was cold, dark, and rainy so no outside walk. I realized that my neck was stiff again, and also realized it was my pillow. I had bought new ones 2 years ago but they were pretty flat already – so I decided that a good night’s sleep was more important than a dozen other things I could splurge on, so I bought Serta extra puffy pillows. We will see what happens tonight – or in the morning, actually!

I did go to the bank and deposit the money for the 3 books I sold, and then went to L&L Fleatique in Adamsburg. I hadn’t been there in quite a while and there were a lot of new and interesting things – both fall and Christmas. I took my time walking around. Just when you walk in the door Father Christmas was there to greet you! My big find there was a Snoopy Christmas travel mug- I’m really excited! Also a tiny pumpkin with a black star that looks super nice in the kitchen. I just love going to that store! I’m a fan for sure.

On the way home I was taken by the skyline over my house – so I snapped a photo. Snoopy slept through the whole thing.

I was in an organizational mood this morning – probably a carry over from yesterday – and took everything off the pantry shelves, threw away some expired items, and put everything back neatly. Job well done.

By then it was time to pick up Autmn and Penny to take them to work. As usual, for my ‘payment’ I had a taco – which was lunch, and very yummy! Service with a smile! On the way home I snapped another picture of the mountains in Irwin. Beautiful dramatic sky.

I stopped on the way home at Miller’s Crossing Fleatique, which – again – I hadn’t been to in a long time. Lots of holiday decorations, and new booths and items. I found little wooden hanging houses for $.50 a set! You can see I’m not a big spender.

Had to make a quick stop at Walmart (for the pillows) – and saw a cute shirt. Almost looked like it could have been a Hallmark advertisement! But this Grama DOES love Christmas!

I made chocolate/chocolate chip muffins from a mix that was going to expire SOON, and now I’m going to grab something to eat. Nate is requesting pie dough cinnamon rolls for his birthday treat, so I’ll mix them up tonight and bake them tomorrow! Another full day…

Memory book – April 5th: Did you ever feel a hatred for another person? Explain. “I just remember after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor the whole nation had a hatred for them. We also hated Hitler. When I got older I understood not to ‘Hate’ anyone. Just what they did.” That is a very hard lesson to learn. Some never do learn it, as evidenced in today’s culture.

On this day in 1847 the book “Jane Eyre” was published; in 1859 John Brown led a raid on the federal arsenal at Harper’s Ferry, WV (originally Virginia). In 1950 the first edition of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C S Lewis was released. In 1957 Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip visited Williamsburg VA. In 1793 Marie Antoinette (Let them eat cake!) – queen of France – was guillotined for treason at age 37. Barbara Billingsley (mom in Leave it to Beaver) died at age 94 in 2010, and Shirley Booth (maid in Hazel) died at age 94 in 1992. Angela Lansbury (Murder, she Wrote) was born in 1925, and Noah Webster (Dictionary) was born in 1758. And my nephew’s son Isaac Eisaman is celebrating his 15th birthday today. Happy birthday, Isaac – hope it was a great day!

TOMORROW October 17 is:

• National  Edge Day
• National Mulligan Day
• National Pasta Day
• Black Poetry Day

As Mom would say, have a good day in the House of the Lord tomorrow. God Bless…

I woke up at 5am with a headache and a queasy stomach. For the next 3 hours I was up and down, thinking I would probably eventually be sick, but never was. I took a few Tums, gulped a few swallows of Pepsi, and tried to get some rest. I cancelled my plans to help Janet, as I wasn’t sure what the issue was, and didn’t want to share any germs. Also cancelled plans to spend part of the evening with Kath – which I was really looking forward to. But I didn’t want to take any chances, not knowing what was wrong.

I curled up in bed until almost 11:30am. I finished MURDER AT KINGSCOTE by Alyssa Maxwell (I think it may have been my favorite Newport mystery to date), and just tried to relax. After a quick shower I felt pretty good, so I had hot tea and toast. My stomach seemed to be back to normal, so I tossed a load of clothes in the wash and went to the garage. I’m not the type to sit around when I have even the smallest amount of energy, so I slowly started moving some boxes and piles that had gotten disarranged over the summer.

I took my time, and got the worst problem areas cleaned off and stacked away from the shelves. I reorganized several dozen boxes and totes, threw things away, and packed things in the car to donate. Then it took me about an hour and a half to figure out how to put everything back. The worst was making trips down to the shed. I didn’t want to carry heavy items so I made several trips. Now the garage looks much neater and uncluttered, I know where more items are, and I also cleaned out the cedar chest. I think Nate wants to take it over to Chrissy when they move. I’ll handle disposing of the excess either tomorrow or Sunday.

L&L Fleatique posted new photos of displays, and it enticed me to go over and check it out. Probably tomorrow after I go to the bank. I sold a few books yesterday and need to deposit that money so I’ll just go from there.

So now I am listening to the ’25 most beautiful places in America’ – and happy to say I’ve been to a few, though not many. I’ll get something small to eat next then just chill out for the evening. I’m really thinking my stomach issue was something I ate, and am glad the issue wasn’t any more intense! So I’ll stay laid back this evening.

Today was National Boss’s day – and although I did post on facebook just wanted to take a minute to say how blessed I am to work for and with such a great group of guys. They are gentlemen, they are smart, they are kind, they have a great business sense, they are worthy of respect and also respect me. Thank you Rege, Joe, Ken, and Barry – for the years we have spent together! You guys are great! (Had to edit photos!)

Memory book – March 10: What was your favorite movie as a youth? Why? “Anything with Gene Autry playing in the western. Gone with the Wind became my all time favorite when I finally went to see it some time in the early 1940’s. I fell in love with Clark Gable.” I get it, Mom! Rhett certainly had a way about him! You picked a good movie.

On this day in 1860 11-year-old Grace Bedell wrote to Abraham Lincoln telling him to grow a beard. He said it was silly, but he did it. In 1881 the first American fishing magazine, American Angler, was published, and in 1924 President Calvin Coolidge declared the Statue of Liberty a National Monument. In 1951 I LOVE LUCY debuted, and in 1954 RIN TIN TIN debuted. Charlotte’s Web was published in 1952, and Dolly Parton released ‘Jolene’ in 1973. In 1977 Debbie Boone’s ‘You Light up my Life’ hit #1 and stayed there for 10 weeks. Penny Marshall (Laverne of Laverne and Shirley) was born in 1943; Mata Hari – Dutch exotic dancer and the world’s most famous spy – was executed as a spy by a firing squad at age 41 in 1917. Beatrix Potter married William Heelis (watch the movie – it’s very good!) in 1913, and the 38th President Gerald Ford married Betty Warren in 1948. And our Skunk Hollow Cousin Colleen welcomed a new granddaughter today – Sadie Elaine! Congrats to Brittany and Seth and big brother Heath!

TOMORROW October 16th is:

• National Sports Day
• National Liqueur Day
• National Dictionary Day
• Global Cat Day
• Department Store Day
• National Sweetest Day

Lots to choose from tomorrow – but be as sweet as you can. Everyone will appreciate that! Have a happy day! God bless…

Early cool walk, work at both stores, and lunch with Auntie D at Chilli’s. I’d never been there. Anywhere Aunt Darlene frequents she has a following, and today it was Katie. The staff are really friendly and nice to her, and she’s very kind and generous to them. She talks up my book, Letters to Mary, everywhere she goes, and today she left the book as a tip for Katie! She’s good for my ego! It was nice to catch up with her and visit a bit.

When I got home I changed into yardwork clothes and set out to finish cleaning up the flower beds. At this point they are all done! All the dead stalks are cut back, weeds pulled, stray branches trimmed back, and cuttings all tucked in bags ready for the trash. Now, in the spring, the new little sprouts and buds and plants can grow and bloom and be happy and beautiful all summer.

When I got to work in Jeannette, there was a small pumpkin on my desk. Rege said Ken left it there. So I left him a note that I was adopting it, and he could have visitation or joint custody, but it was coming home with me! Happily, it’s nesting under the orange mum! Perfect!

And surprisingly, the white lilac is sprinkled with blooms. Unheard of for October!

Memory book – March 3rd: Did you ever pretend to be sick as an excuse to stay home from school? “I loved school & never wanted to miss. I had a sick time in 5th or 6th grade. The teacher came to the house so I could take the tests. I guess my mother was a good teacher as I always made 100% on the tests.” It’s amazing that mom wanted so badly to study and learn! She was always trying to get more information and learn everything she could!

On this day in 1926 A A Milne’s “Winnie the Pooh” book was released, and in 1957 ‘Wake up Little Susie’ by the Everly Brother reached #1. President Ronald Reagan proclaimed war on drugs in 1982. Roger Moore – actor (James Bond) – was born in 1927; Dwight D Eisenhower, 34th president, was born in 1890, and Ralph Lauren (designer) in 1939. In 1644 William Penn – founder of Pennsylvania – was born, and Big Crosby (White Christmas fame) died at age 74 in 1977.

TOMORROW October 15th is:

• National Shawarma Day
• National Aesthetician Day
• National Cheese Curd Day
• National I Love Lucy Day
• National Grouch Day
• National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
• National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
• National White Cane Safety Day
• National Mammography Day
• Boss’s Day

Whatever else you celebrate, make sure you let your boss know that you respect and appreciate them! Mine are super great! I’ll certainly let them know! Don’t be a grouch! God bless…

On my walk this morning I took pictures of two Halloween houses. I noticed as I drove by tonight after Bible Study that they were lit up nicely, as well. Very fun!

I did spend the entire day cleaning. I took my time and did a little extra, moved things that I usually dust around. Autmn called me and asked to go over to Five Below, so we went there after she was done with work. She needed to get a few things for a Halloween exchange with her sister and friend.

Bible study was a continuation of the study of Angels. It’s very interesting to learn about their appearance(s), their duties, their position in heaven. Thanks, Wayne, for the great information!

On the way home I snapped two more pictures of houses lit up at night. The second one is my neighbor behind me – I’m excited that I’ll be able to see this every night! I’m hoping he keeps it up through Christmas since it’s white lights!

Memory book – April 30: Tell about a May Day tradition. “In school we made paper baskets & put whatever we had in them. We would sneak up & leave the basket at a neighbor’s house. Sometimes we could find some flowers & sometimes we made some paper flowers. Mom would give us cookies to put in the “paper” basket. We always hoped it wouldn’t rain that afternoon.” I never heard of that tradition but it sounds like fun! Maybe we should try it next year!

On this day in 1864 was the Battle of Harpers Ferry, and in 1947 Kukla, Fran & Ollie premiered. We used to watch that when we were little. In 2021 (Today!) William Shatner became the oldest person to reach space, traveling aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket on a 10 minute flight. In 1792 the Cornerstone of the White House was laid by President George Washington, the only president to never have lived there. Marie Osmond was born in 1959, and Milton S Hershey, chocolate tycoon, died at age 86 in 1945. Ed Sullivan – TV host – died at age 73 in 1974.

TOMORROW October 14 is:

• National Dessert Day
• Be Bald and Be Free Day

I may have to eat Dessert for supper! For lunch I am meeting Auntie D at Chilli’s. Never been there. Have a great Thursday! God bless…

Another nice morning for a walk. I had several things to do at both stores, but then came straight home. I had a lot of inside work to do! After a salad for lunch, I cleaned and cut up veggies. I put some aside in snack bags for 2 more salads, and the rest I tossed in Olive oil and sea salt, and baked them in the oven.

While they were baking, I made Chrissy her potato soup. Nate picked it up after work. Hope she was excited to get it – she’s been hungry for it.

Once the inside kitchen tasks were done, I went outside and cut back some dead stalks and pulled a bunch of weeds. In the process I snipped a tiny piece of lilac blossoms (there were several more blooming!) and put it inside in a vase. It smells wonderful. Who would have thought I’d have a lilac inside in October. I also saw that my azalea was blooming again, and I had a bright yellow rose and a big red one.

When I walked up front I noticed the way the sun peeked through the clouds above the autumn hillside. Beautiful view.

In the background I am listening to ‘Wedding Every Weekend’, a Hallmark movie starring Kimberly Sustad and Paul Campbell. Two of my favorite actors, and it’s a fun movie.

Memory book – February 8: Tell about someone who had a big influence over your life. “When I was young my grandma Crooks taught me about loving everyone. When I was a young woman our minister, Pastor Cook, taught us how to always read and study the Bible. I still love to read & learn from God’s word. I learn the meaning of Bible “Truths” every time I pick it up to read and study.” Mom indeed read and studied, but more than that she lived what she learned. And others saw God in her.

On this day in 1892 the Pledge of Allegiance was first recited in public schools, and in 1901 Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president, renamed the ‘Executive Mansion’ as the ‘White House.’ In 1915 Ford Motor Company under Henry Ford manufactured their 1 millionth auto. In 1997 John Denver (age 53) was killed in a plane crash, and Walt Chamberlain, Basketball Hall of Famer, died at age 63 in 1999. Robert E Lee, age 63 (commander of the Virginia forces during the Civil war), died in 1870.

Tomorrow October 13 is:

• National Train Your Brain Day
• National Yorkshire Pudding Day
• Navy Birthday
• National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
• National No Bra Day
• National Curves Day
• National Emergency Nurse’s Day
• National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work/School Day
• National Stop Bullying Day
• National Fossil Day
• National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day

There is nothing I would love more than to take my parents to lunch! I’ll take a moment to think about them as I eat my lunch tomorrow. It’s ‘clean the house’ day so I’ll be home all day til Bible Study. God Bless!

It was a nice morning for a walk around the neighborhood. A few things to do at both stores, then I stopped at Aldi’s and Walmart for groceries. Didn’t need a lot but a few of the items were more than I like to spend, like batteries! Ugh.

After lunch (carrots and pretzels!) I started a load of laundry then cut the grass. Then I dug around in the garage and found my 3 outdoor mats for fall. I forgot about switching out the doormats! The chains kept getting tangled in the commode tank upstairs and would let the water keep filling, so I think I fixed that (not perfect but it will do). Then the screws were loose (no smart comments, please…) on the commode downstairs so I bought new ones and hoping that is fixed, as well. Anyone who knows me well knows that home repairs are not on my radar!

Swept out and washed the car and answered some emails. I was having an email conversation with a friend about always jumping in to ‘suggest’ that people do things. I found this post and sent it to her. It’s both of us!! But now, hopefully I can get the ironing done. Tomorrow will be my cooking day – soup and roasted veggies and boiled eggs for salads… Not a real exciting day but I did get a lot done!

And yesterday (going back a step) I changed the color on my toe nails to a copper fall color. Done!

Memory book – May 28th: Did you play a musical instrument? “I played chords on our piano. I still do, at age 74, but I am not very good. I play the same tune all the time :). ” Mom surprised us when she was staying with Kathy – she would sit at the piano and play the same song over and over. We haven’t heard her play in 30 years or better!

On this day in 1929 J C Penny’s opened a store in Delaware, making it a nationwide company with stores in all 48 states, and in 1975 Saturday Night Live premiered. Eleanor Roosevelt – first lady to FDR – was born in 1884; Henry John Heinz – founder of HJ Heinz – was born in Pittsburgh PA in 1844, and Dottie West – Country Singer – was born in 1932. In 1975 Bill Clinton married Hillary Rodham.

TOMORROW October 12 is:

• National Savings Day
• National Vermont Day
• National Freethought Day
• National Farmer’s Day
• National Gumbo Day

Lots of things to think about tomorrow. And it’s all FREE! 🙂 Have a happy Tuesday – God bless…