Christopher’s guitar gig in Kemp Recital Hall at I S U
photo by George Wiman
There has come numerous requests about my well-being.
Apparently two weeks between weblog writing is too long.
Well, Folks, you may surmise that I have been busy.
There will be 7 job days on the next paycheck.
All but one were tough assignments, and I got home real tired every afternoon.
The one day that wasn’t too hard had one small episode just a little rough, but the upside did better.
Teacher’s Appreciation was a good week for a TA Sub, tho.
Each Staff Lounge had goodies, cards, and freebies galore.
In honor of Mother’s Day, the church congregation had our Women’s Salad Supper last Tuesday. I am always amazed by how many forms the word S-A-L-A-D can take.
I purchased a restaurant size can of Del Monte (or was it DOLE?) Tropical Fruit Salad. First I drained and saved its liquid then mixed 3 packages instant vanilla pudding and 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt with it. The fruit and creme sat in separate containers in the fridge overnight.
An hour before the dinner, I mixed them together with my (newly purchased on a whim) bamboo paddle.
Fruit and creme is a yummy combination.
Afterwards, when I went to the church kitchen to claim my container, I found it still half full in the fridge. There was a whole lot of food, much leftovers. A friend runs a home daycare, so I handed it over to her for the kids. The container can come back some other time.
Husband had a birthday Friday, and took the day off from his job. I had gotten a call to work, so he was on his own. It seems to me he did a whole bunch of running around for errands, and I gather he rather liked free choice.
He writes often for his weblog, but I found Wood-based computation technology to be most fascinating.
He got into the storeroom in the basement and found some dusty boxes of canning jars. It is unlikely I will be doing much canning in the future (empty nest and all) so he brought them upstairs. Rather than have them go to the curb, I got in touch with a buddy who is into organic style and asked if she knows somebody.
A few e-mails back and forth, and the jars will be picked up Wednesday evening, free to good home.
My car goes into the shop Tuesday evening. Routine check-up before I take a road trip.
Meanwhile, I often have a hook and thread in my hands. So far, 11 bookmarks for high school graduation gifts, and two for sympathy cards. Potholder pile is ongoing.
Really folks, I don’t mean to neglect you.
It’s just that Mahalia is such a great companion.
photo by George Wiman
~~love and Huggs, Diane
I love how it looks like you and she are having a conversation.
One of my favorite “salads” when I was a kid was bananas and Cool Whip. My grandma would always make it for us for holidays. Mmmmm . . .
A handsome and impressive young musician your son makes. I’m glad you are still in the land of the living although I can remember when making a living took priority over many other things in life. I’ll just keep lurking –waiting for your next post!
Dear Diane,
Thanks for the update AND THE PHOTOS!
Handsome chap there with the guitar!
And a lovely Kitty with her Companion!
Makes me wish for a Kitty…..
Nice Kitty!
Love, Evelyn
Delurking to say I missed you!
I enjoy your conversational style of writing. Hope you had a beautiful Mother’s Day.
Hi Diane!!
Your son is mighty handsome! Picture of you with Mahalia is really cute. Missed reading your blog. Glad all is well!!