Kath and I had a conference call this morning about Mom’s care plan. Seems everything is going well, and they filled us in on the plan and how she is doing. Work was fine, but a long day, as there were several things at each store.
The big deal for today is that the crown on my bottom right tooth popped off again. AGAIN! This was a ‘mess’ created by a previous inept dentist. Dr. Lane is working with me to try and resolve some of this, but I’m thinking he will suggest an implant. I don’t mind that, but it’s mostly NOT covered by dental insurance.
I just finished reading (as a first reader!!!) a new book from Elizabeth Bromke, called The House on Apple Hill Lane. I just love reading her books – she is such a talented writer! I think I have read all her books so far. I’m now on her ARC (advanced reader copy) list so I am very excited to read it before most of everyone else! I wholly recommend this book (first in a series) and the other series books that she has written. Look her up! It’s very much worth the read! Her characters are believable and interesting, and the story line is always complex enough to keep me from putting the books down! Can’t wait until the next one comes out in May!
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I got a txt from my friend Diane this morning – her daughter Shannon made the front page of the Penn-Franklin news! She is participating in a program called ’12 for 12′ – Residents/friends of Murrysville are challenged to walk, run, or bike 12 miles on Murrysville trails in the first 12 weeks of 2021. I know that Shannon is a hiker – I’ve been with her and her mom a few times! Good luck to you, Shannon – keep us posted with your progress!
I will share Mike’s message from Hempfield Church about GOSSIP. (Things that hinder relationships). Gossip definitely breaks down relationships; once we say something it’s impossible to retrieve it. A gossip is a person who reveals sensational talk about others, often hurtful, and is one of Satan’s greatest tools. Gossip CAN be true, but it’s still hurtful and destructive. 1) What does it do? Separates close friends and tears down relationships; betrays a confidence. 2) Why do we listen to destructive gossip, then pass it on? We need to repent and seek forgiveness, and only speak words that build up, not tear down! Think before you speak!
On this day in 1960 the US Army promoted Elvis Presley to Sergeant, and in 1964 Jacqueline Kennedy made her first public TV appearance since JFK’s assassination; in 1967 Sonny & Cher released ‘And the Beat Goes On’. Edmond Halley (Halley’s Comet) died in 1742 at age 85, and Lewis Carroll (wrote Alice in Wonderland) died at age 65 in 1898. Humphrey Bogart died at age 57 in 1957. And in 1954 Joe DiMaggio married Marilyn Monroe. Mark Anthony was born in Rome in 83 BC, and Benedict Arnold in 1741. Two of my friends are having birthdays today. Lee Tobin McClain is another terrific author and a friend. I met Lee when she was the director of the Writing Popular Fiction Master’s Program at Seton Hill University, in which I was a student. She encouraged me and celebrated with me and I’m happy to call her a friend. Also, Jess Reckner, who worked with me at Smail’s for several years. We were talking one day about maiden names, and it turns out that she is the granddaughter of my dad’s best friend back when Kathy and I were growing up. Small world! Happy birthday to these two lovely ladies! Enjoy your day!
TOMORROW January 15 is:
The best I can do in the hat department is to share the picture of mom in hers taken last June! Have a great weekend and do something safe and fun! God bless…
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