Woke up to very cold temps, several inches of snow, and wind. I left my fleece PJ’s on and bundled up overtop, then went outside first thing. I got the driveway cleaned off and a little salt thrown. I was great to come in and get a hot shower and breakfast.

I did little chores around the house, then went to Kathy’s. There were four of us for the Presidential luncheon and we had such a great time! Everyone did their homework and we had a lot of interesting facts and trivia of our presidents. It was fun that everyone found something unique and even funny!

Yesterday when I stopped at Barbara Ann’s I amazingly found presidential coasters! I thought I would have to get flags or stars, but the clerk told me they had Lincoln and Washington. Everyone LOVED them! Kathy got one of each as our hostess, and the rest of us got Washington. I was surprised at how much everyone liked them.

Kathy really did a fabulous job with the food items. I think you can probably make out the menu items and why she chose them. Very unique and clever. And so delicious!

We had lunch, then sat in the living room to discuss our presidential trivia, then went back to the table for our dessert of ice cream and cookies. We even got to bring left-overs home! You all know me and my dislike of cooking – so this was perfect

I don’t know how we can top that! Great friends, good food, fun information, laughs, and desserts!

Just found out Autmn’s family has been under the weather. She sent me a few pictures of Cameron trying to recover!

Scripture of the Day:

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TOMORROW February 18th is:

Cow Milked While Flying in an Airplane Day; National Battery Day; National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day; National drink Wine Day; Pluto Day; Thumb Appreciation Day.

Here are a few tidbits of trivia from our presidential research. Answers tomorrow: 1) Who was the only bachelor president? 2) Which first lady was a total teetotaler? 3) Which president got stuck in a bathtub? 4) Which president was a professional model when he met his wife? 5) Which president was buried twice?

God Bless!

We started the day out with light rain, with a prediction of heavy rains and flooding. Right now it is snowing! I’m thankful I could stay in.

I got a txt message as I was ready to leave for church. One of the Sunday School teachers was ill and I was asked to fill in. Kim was teaching and had everything already organized. I was just crowd control! As there were only 3 kids it was not very crowded but I didn’t mind being back with the kids.

Todd’s message was about the CHURCH and how we’ve been called to make a difference. We all set out to make a difference but get distracted. We need to set our minds to praise God from our very waking thoughts. Remember that what you take into your mind molds who you are. Look for the goodness of God every day. We are servants of Jesus for others – we are the church.

Tomorrow is our presidential luncheon at Kathy’s. I’m excited – something different and fun to look forward to! I hope to remember to take picture to post tomorrow.

Scripture of the Day:

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TOMORROW February 17th is:

Analog to Digital TV Day; Champion Crab Races Day; Family Day; Islander Day; My Way Day; National Cabbage Day; National Random Acts of Kindness Day; National Tennis Pro Day; Presidents Day; Who Shall I be Day; National Pancake Week; Take your Family to School Week.

I’m excited for our President’s Day luncheon with special friends! No cabbage will be served… It’s important to be kind, every day. I shall be who I shall be, every day. God bless!

It was a winter wonderland this morning when I woke up. The snow was falling fast, big puffy flakes, straight down. Everything was covered and beautiful! I’m usually not a fan of snow, but today I was happy seeing it.

Didn’t take long until the snow stopped and the plows went through. I know that’s important – couldn’t drive safely without them and I for one appreciate them and their drivers very much. But this morning when they went flying past they threw snow everywhere. My driveway was totally blocked in. There were chunks as big as snowmen all across the front. It started to rain, and most of the driveway started to clear off – but not the top. Once I got everything done inside I went out and cleared that off. Mostly it was like shoveling water, and it was very heavy.

I just came back in from clearing it off, and it’s raining again. I think it will be warm enough to be safe for the time being. I switched the flags from Valentine’s Day back to winter for now.

But this morning after breakfast I put all the valentine decorations away, including tea towels, coasters, lights, Snoopys, and window stickees. I was frustrated, because I have two valentine blankets (one was Mom’s) and I totally forgot about them! Too late for this year; I’ll undoubtedly remember next year after the ‘trauma’ of this year!

But it certainly is a wet, dingy, sloppy mess outside. I’m very thankful I don’t have to venture out this evening. Now to get back to my regularly scheduled day! And a cup of tea.

Quote from Diane:

SCRIPTURE of the Day: (not scripture; more a prayer)

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TOMORROW February 16th is:

Do a Grouch a Favor Day; Innovation Day; National Almond Day; World Whale Day; National No One Eats Alone Day.

I eat alone almost all the time! That could possibly make someone grouchy. I think it would be amazing to see a whale! God bless….

Why is it that on days that I don’t have any set schedule, I can pop right out of bed and get started with my day? After my shower I made those poppin’ fresh cinnamon rolls as a Valentine treat. I did a load of laundry and had a cup of tea. Read a chapter in the book I just started – The Christmas Coin. I’m enjoying that.

I made a grocery list (small – 6 items!) and then wrote out a list of things I have to do tomorrow. Seems like it will be stay-inside weather tomorrow so I wanted to handle the groceries today and the chores tomorrow. I was just ready to walk into the store when Kath called me. She wanted to drive around Greensburg to see if we could find Dad’s Hometown Heroes banner. So I got my errands done then drove over to pic her up. We drove all over Greensburg, etc, but did not find Dad! Missing! I will wait a few weeks, look again, then call the Go Greensburg office back and say we can’t find the banner.

Today, obviously, was Valentine’s Day. I’m not much on celebrating that but I did send the grandkids cards. I looked up the history of Valentine’s Day, planning to include it in my post today, but it was very vague and there are several different speculations. So I didn’t bother. I do know that the origins, whatever they are, stem from approximately the late 1200’s. So this is not a Hallmark scheme for financial gain. It may have even began earlier – in the 700’s – in celebration of a Martyr named St. Valentine. Either way – it’s all about love and romance these days!

Scripture for the Day:

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TOMORROW February 15th is:

Annoy Squidward Day; Love Reset Day; National I Want Butterscotch Day; National Gumdrop Day; Remember the Maine Day; Susan B. Anthony Day; Make Mine Chocolate; National Red Sock Day; Singles Awareness Day.

I’ll take Chocolate, rather than butterscotch. I am wearing red socks today. And I’m extremely aware that I’m single! Have a great Saturday – stay warm and safe and happy. God bless…

I did work this morning – took a little Valentine treat to my Pinnacle guys and the mailman. I will term this my ‘cabin fever’ phase of winter, which is what my mom always called it. By mid February through March it was like there really wasn’t too much going on, at least not anything noteworthy to write about! I have been writing and reading and watching HGTV and Hallmark.

By the way, Happy Galentines Day to my gals! Have a wonderful day and know I am hugging you in my heart!

Right now I have my History Traveler playing on the TV in the background – he is at Buchenwald and other concentration camps and talking about the Holocaust. Such horror. So awful that it’s almost unthinkable. And just consider the fact that my parents were alive to hear about this as it was actually happening. I can’t even imagine. Just hearing that history leaves your stomach in knots. God bless them all.

It’s a little after 4pm. I made cream of potato soup and had some for lunch. I have some little things to do this evening to keep me occupied. Nothing worth sharing! So the scripture of the day is:

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TOMORROW February 14th is:

Cold Heart Day; Valentine’s Day; Have a Heart Day; International Winter Bike to Work Day; League of Women’s Voter’s Day; Library Lovers Day; National Organ Donor Day; Pet Theft Awareness Day; Read to your Child Day; National Ferris Wheel Day; Girl Scout Cookie Weekend.

I do have a heart but I don’t think it’s cold. I won’t be biking anywhere, for sure. I love reading, and reading to your child is vastly important. Let’s check out those Girl Scout Cookies! God bless…

I snuggled in the warm covers this morning and read for about 45 minutes just for fun. But once I got up, showered and had breakfast, I got started cleaning. I worked all day on that. Basically laundry and cleaning was my whole day. Didn’t talk to anyway, didn’t leave the house, just focused all day on making my house clean and happy!

I half expected Barry or Rege to call me with the second half of the information for our Tuesday problem but didn’t hear from them. Tomorrow I’ll find out if it got resolved another way.

The big focus for today is that on this date in 2000 Charles M Schulz passed away. The world lost a creative, talented, successful man when he died. My daughter took the time and effort back then (she was still in College) to make a tribute poster for me of the Peanuts comic strip and Charles Schulz. I still have it on my wall. I have a lot of respect and appreciation for his talent and creativity.

And that was all I did today! I defrosted a bit of ground meat and am going to make a burger for supper. I also set some frozen turkey out that will be thawed by tomorrow, and I think I’ll do something with that for lunch or supper.

Scripture of the Day:

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TOMORROW February 13th is:

National Wingman Day; World Radio Day; Black Love Day; Desperation Day; Dream Your Sweet Day; Galentine’s Day; Get a Different Name Day; Kiss Day; National Apology Day; National Cheddar Day; National Internet Friends Day.

Galentine’s Day is women celebrating friends! I like listening to the radio, and I have a different name that I something use when I write. Don’t be desperate, be happy! God bless…

It’s been cold all day, and a bit windy, but just started to have snow flurries later this afternoon. Not much is sticking but it looks like someone spilled the sugar bowl!

I had a few things to do at work today, and then chatted with Rege a bit. His young grandson, Kade, (4th grade I think??) is a history nerd and absolutely loves sharing information. I told Rege that he needed to get Kade to Williamsburg!

I left work and picked up my prescriptions at Giant Eagle. Then I got my follow-up bloodwork done. I have to have my potassium levels checked every so often because of one of those prescriptions.

Logan sent me a picture of him and Ransom, thanking me for the Valentine! Kelly said the dog is back to his usual, ornery self!

I have a few small things to do today yet but not much. I just watched an episode of my History Traveler guy at the Flight 93 memorial. It was nice to walk through it with him – and it reminded me of the day I went with Kelly’s homeschool group for a private tour. It sounds silly to say, but experiencing that place changed my life. What a moving experience.

Kelly is home sick with the flu (Matt txt me). I told him to take care of her, take care of themselves, and keep up with the laundry! She needs rest!

Scripture of the Day:

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TOMORROW February 12 is:

Darwin Day; Hug Day; National Freedom to Marry Day; National Lost Penny Day; National Plum Pudding Day; Red Hand Day; Safety Pup Day; Tourism Day; Union Day.

Hugs all around, everyone! I think you need a little more than ‘freedom’ in order to marry. Try not to lose any pennies. As for Tourism, see above Snoopy pic! God bless…

I didn’t have to work this morning, so I took my time getting ready for my chiropractor appointment. I did have oatmeal for breakfast.

Before I left I got a txt from Autmn. She sent me pictures of Cameron in the tub, and with Nate yesterday watching the game.

She included a picture of their newest pet. I guess Noah is very much into reptiles. Ugh. It’s name is Popcorn but I can’t even type the name of what it is. Freaks me out. I said if I ever visit there, Popcorn will have to go outside and play or it will make me very nervous. No accounting for people’s tastes…

I drove through Greensburg today and as Kathy told me yesterday, Dad’s banner is not up by the Post Office. I called the Go Greensburg office and it was explained to me that sometimes after the holiday decorations come down, the banners go up in a different location. So I guess we have to drive around Greensburg to find it!

I had grilled cheese with homemade bread for lunch. As always it was yummy!

My chiropractor, Ms. Ally, suggested I take the herb ‘Cat’s Claws’. I said I’d just borrow some cats from Jen as she had plenty! Now I have to research Cat’s Claws. Never heard of it. I’m not 100% but very much improved after my treatment.

Scripture of the Day:

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TOMORROW February 11th is:

Armed Forces Day; Be Electrific Day; Don’t Cry over Spilled Milk Day; Get out your Guitar Day; Grandmother Achievement Day; National Foundation Day; National Inventors’ Day; National Safe Internet Day; National Latte Day; National Make a Friend Day; National Peppermint Patty Day (the candy, not Snoopy’s friend); White Shirt Day; National Shut-In Visitation Day.

As a Grandmother, there is a lot I can achieve! Never invented anything though. Not a fan of Lattes, with or without spilled milk. Especially in a white shirt. God bless!

It was touch and go this morning with the weather. We had flurries while I was getting ready for church, and it was coming down steady when I got to church. Thankfully it let up enough that there was so actual accumulation, and walking/driving was safe.

Todd’s message was the last one in the series, ‘Church’. The pressing question was, ‘Does the church really matter?’ The answer is YES. Surveys taken show that nations are respected and successful – not because of Armies or Finances or Power – but because of their ethics and Christian principles. Scripture says we must have laws against evil, but no laws are needed against the fruit of the spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self Control.

Our Sunday School class was studying Baptism today. There is a song by Kenny Chesney and Randy Travis that has been a very moving favorite of mine for years. If you get a chance to look it up, it’s called ‘Down with the Old Man (Up with the New). Find the Video if you can – the visuals are very real…

After lunch (a piece of last night’s leftover pizza) I took everything out of the hall linen closet and straightened it out. It’s nice and tidy now. I had a whole box of little travel toothpaste tubes. Who would have thought they expire? I ended up throwing about 20 of them away. Obviously I don’t travel much! If you keep them like I did, check the dates!

Then I took all of my clothes out of all my drawers and dressers and went through them. I straightened them out and put them away neatly. I didn’t really get rid of anything notable there – just a PJ top that is WAY too warm, no matter the temperature, and a bunch of slipper-socks with no little nubs on the bottom. I worry they will be too slippery and I will slide around on my all wooden/laminate floors. So that was a nice project.

In between I took time to read a few pages in my current read. I want to finish it so I can start reading Lee’s book. Oh, and here is a picture she posted from B&N yesterday – seeing that I forgot to take pictures!

Lastly – before coming down here to post this – I moved the antique coffee grinder that I brought home from Mom’s when we cleaned out the farmhouse. It was sort of hidden where it was, so now it’s in the kitchen – where is should be – and easily visible.

Scripture of the Day:

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TOMORROW February 10th is:

Childrens Hospice Day; International Cribbage Day; National Clean Out your Computer Day; National Cream Cheese Brownie Day: National Flannel Day; National Home Warranty Day; National Umbrella Day; Oatmeal Monday; Teddy Day; National Football Hangover Day.

Tomorrow I finally have a chiropractor appointment – long overdue! I won’t watch football, so no hangover here. Hope I don’t need an umbrella. I may have oatmeal for breakfast! God bless – remember to have your ‘Fruit of the Spirit!’

We had a partly sunny day until about 4pm. Then it started to sprinkle. It’s raining and 33* right now. Hoping to avoid freezing rain if possible!

After changing bed sheets, having breakfast, and starting laundry, I balanced my checkbook (to the penny, first time!!!). My friend Lee was involved in a book signing at Barnes and Noble so I drove out there at 1pm. It was very fun to see her and catch up. I came home and downloaded her newest book release.

I had a salad again for lunch today, and will probably have a chicken sandwich for supper. I still have 2 episodes of the Summer Road Trip – Route 66 – of The History Traveler to finish tonight. I really like him and the program!

Scripture of the Day:

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TOMORROW February 9th is:

Autism Sunday; Chocolate Day; Man Day; National Bagel Day; National Cut the Cord Day; National Homegating Day; National Pizza Day; National Toothache Day; Read in the Bathtub Day; Super Bowl Sunday; World Marriage Day.

I can do the chocolate and maybe a bagel. No toothache and actually no Super Bowl! Have a lovely Lord’s day — God bless…