If My Grandma Had A Blog

My grandmother died in 2005. She did not own a computer. I think she could have mastered some computer skills, but she had plenty of interests and activities and friends to keep her engaged in the world. She wrote things down, not fictional stories but events of her life, both past and present. After she died, I was given the honor of keeping some of her writings. I thought starting a blog with them might be fun. I hope readers will find it enjoyable. Thanks for stopping by.

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Christmas lights

Thurs., December 19, 2002 - Baked pumpkin cranberry bread. Tom came in evening for usual routine. He brought barbecued ribs from Famous Dave's.
Fri., December 20, 2002 - Saw "White Christmas" this evening in the library. I took my bells to show.
Sat., December 21, 2002 - In a.m. Nancy took me to get my new glasses. We ate dinner at Popeyes. In evening she picked up Mitch & Anna & took us around the city to see the Christmas lights. Talked to Greta in p.am.

As I recall, the driving around to look at lights took place more than once. And maybe one time they took the city bus -- not positive on that, though.

Photo found on Google.

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Baking peppernuts

Mon., December 16, 2002 - Went to Christmas party in the lobby. Nancy, Mary, Mitch & Anna came in evening & baked the peppernuts.
Tue., December 17, 2002 - Pacemaker checked at noon. Dolores took me for my hairdo & Mary brought me home. The Home Nurse came about 3:00. In the evening Wayne, Ethel, Grace, Bob B., Helen Donaldson & I went to The Legacy to play cards with Alice Weaver who had lived here until this summer.
Wed., December 18, 2002 - Called Myrtle this morning. I thought this was Thursday. Went to Book Club in evening.

Still have very fond memories of both making and eating peppernuts. Always torn between letting them sit in my mouth and get soft, and enjoying the nice crunch.

I've been watching baking competition shows lately. Maybe I'll try a gingerbread house next Christmas. Or maybe not. Will try some less involved recipes from the shows, though, for sure.

Here's a recent photo of Willa doing her best Anna impression.