As I was saying and more importantly . . .

Mon., March 10, 2003 - Nancy took me to appointment with Dr. Semin in p.m.  Played cards in evening and stopped afterward at Dolores' to play Rummikub.  Mary brought me a bouquet of 10 daffodils -- very, very pretty.

Tues., March 11, 2003 - The HandiVan took me to my hair appointment.  The maintenance man put a new seat on the toilet stool.  Dolores came in evening.  She had a new game of Dominoes.  We played several games and then some Rummikub.

Wed., March 12, 2003 - Katie Bleich called to tell me she would be visiting me tomorrow.  Went to Book Club this evening.

So much for my remark that posting twice a week would be no big deal.  (That is what I wrote, right?)  Oh, well.  I'm here now.

I remember well the daffodil bouquet.  It was a fundraiser for The Cancer Society and I bought three or four bouquets each year.  They were still unopened buds when I picked them up, and it was fun to watch them do their thing.  Oddly enough, I was thinking of that fundraiser just the other day and wondered if they were still doing it.  

More important than flowers is the newest family member.  Ottie Pope Bowder was born to happy parents Dane and Alison and big sister Willa on April 21.  It's so lovely to have good news since the last couple of years have been a bit dreary in many respects.  Plus, she's pretty cute.

Belated happy birthday to Grandma

Fri., March 7, 2003 - Talked to Jenny -- she said she's real busy so I'd better get a permanent here.  I really need one.  So I'll be getting one tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.  Nancy will take me.  Saw "Coal Miner's Daughter" in the evening.  Talked to Greta in evening.

Sat., March 8, 2003 - Nancy took me to get permanent.  Went to Stauffer's for dinner.  Nancy went home right away.  Dolores came in evening for several games of Rummikub.

Sun., March 9, 2003 - Nancy came at noon with dinner from Popeye's.  The usual Sunday chores.  Mitch and Anna were here in p.m. while Mary attended her writers' group meeting. 

I certainly meant to post on Grandma's actual birthday, but you know how things go. I did think of her often during the day.  Maybe it's weird, but I take comfort in birthdays that are past the age when the person would still likely be around.  So, 110 years isn't unheard of but certainly isn't usual.  Those birthdays aren't quite so bittersweet for me.

And bad news in 2022 with Kevin Andersen's wife, Mary, dying recently of pancreatic cancer.  She was one of my favorite family members.  She was always so pleasant and fun.  And it seemed that she and Kevin were at nearly every gathering we had; reunions, funerals, anniversaries, just everything.  Which nowadays with everyone so busy is quite the thing.  She will be sorely missed.  And now the Three Marys are down to two.  Someone needs to name a baby Mary just to get us back to three.

What to pick from?

Sat., March 1, 2003 - Talked to Greta. Lydia Witte died last week.  Ruby Ritze's granddaughter had triplets -- a boy and identical girl twins.  On TV watched "Milestones and Memories" of Lawrence Welk shows.  Very very interesting.

Sun., March 2, 2003 - Nancy came at noon and brought pizza. The same Sunday routine.  We played several games of Rummikub.

Mon., March 3, 2003 - Played cards in the evening.  Delores served pumpkin pie.

For only three, somewhat short entries, I have several things to talk about.

I don't know which Ritze granddaughter that is, but regardless, I wonder what the medical odds are of triplets that include identical twins.

I could comment on memories of my own of watching Lawrence Welk.  For instance I, or Grandma, recorded on a tape recorder (nothing so much as a VCR then) an episode or two and I remember listening and re-listening to one of them.  I'm not sure what the theme of the show was but two of the songs were Edelweiss and Loch Lomond.  Which then leads me to remember how when tape recorders were new, we'd turn one on and secretly record family conversations, usually over a meal.  I suppose people nowadays would consider that low-tech and likely not fun, but I recall we did get a bang out of listening to some of those afterwards. And there is still the classic, and long lost, recording of, at a minimum Aunt Irene and Aunt Helen, in the car somewhere and lost.  I can't recall a single word of it but do remember it was hysterical to listen to as they tried to figure out where they were.

And on a slow day, I could also research and/or comment on pumpkin pie, a real favorite of mine and of Mitch's.  I tell people we can't leave him alone in a room with one.  Perhaps not so much now that he's grown, but definitely when he was growing up.

Lastly, and unrelated to Grandma's entries, I'd like to mention that yesterday was my 60th birthday.  Rather a non-event given the current Covid restrictions. I had hoped to rent out the Joyo Theatre on Sunday and have a showing of a movie, open to family that wanted to come.  I thought having the theater to ourselves would be okay since we could all spread out. But since I had been exposed recently and new cases are through the roof, I thought it wise not to do it at all.  And normally I would bring treats to work, but out of 20 or so of us, I think 6 were here.  I didn't know that the night before but I was strangely unmotivated to make anything.  Kinda glad I didn't since I would have had extras to bring home and no one wants to be tempted with that.  It was such a non-event that around 10 p.m. I finally reminded John what day it was since he had not yet mentioned it.  But, the highlight of the day was Anna dropping by my office with a gift from her and Dakota and Mitch -- a Cricut machine.  Something I had been secretly interested in but had not thought to buy for myself.  So, good call on the kids' part.  The gift was really nice, of course, but the best part was having a little unexpected visit with Anna.

Sounds like winter for certain

Sun., February 23, 2003 - Started snowing during the night and snowed until afternoon.  Since Nancy worked yesterday Mary was going to help me today.  Because of snow she stayed home -- a wise thing to do. Ray called in p.m.  They are okay -- were having snow, too.

Mon., February 24, 2003 - Saw "Rose Marie" this p.m.  Some pretty songs.  Howard Keel was one of the cast.  Played cards in evening -- I won 2 games!

Tues., February 25, 2003 - Very cold this morning, -4 degrees!!!  Bill came to take me to the dental clinic -- appointment was 8:00 a.m.  Was back home by 10:00.  Played Rummikub with Delores in p.m. 

I hope it was truly bad snow for me to bail on helping Grandma.  I'm thinking the car I had then wasn't the best on treacherous streets, so maybe it was indeed a wise thing.

Here's what I found about Rose Marie, from good ol' Wikipedia:

    "Rose Marie is a 1954 American musical film adaptation of the 1924 operetta of the same name, the third to be filmed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, following a 1928 silent movie and the best-known of the three, the 1936 Jeanette MacDonald-Nelson Eddy version. It is directed by Mervyn LeRoy and stars Ann Blyth, Howard Keel and Fernando Lamas. This version is filmed in the Canadian Rockies in CinemaScope. It was MGM's first US produced film in the new widescreen medium (having been preceded by the British-made Knights of the Round Table), and the first movie musical of any studio to be released in this format. It was part of a revival of large-budget operetta films produced in the mid-1950s.  The story adheres closely to that of the original libretto, unlike the 1936 version.  It is somewhat altered by a tomboy-to-lady conversion for the title character."

That being said, here's what they had to say about the original operetta:

    "Rose-Marie is an operetta-style musical with music by Rudolf Friml and Herbert Stothart, and book and lyrics by Otto Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein II. The story is set in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and concerns Rose-Marie La Flemme, a French Canadian girl who loves miner Jim Kenyon. When Jim falls under suspicion for murder, her brother Emile plans for Rose-Marie to marry Edward Hawley, a city man.

The work premiered on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre on September 2, 1924, running for 557 performances. It was the longest-running Broadway musical of the 1920s until it was surpassed by The Student Prince (1926). It was then produced at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London in 1925, enjoying another extraordinary run of 581 performances. It was filmed in 1928, in 1936 and again in 1954.

The best-known song from the musical is "Indian Love Call". It became Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy's "signature song". Several other numbers have also become standards, including the title song."

Robbers Cave in 2021

Mon., February 17, 2003 - Played cards in Party Room this evening.  Delores was sick -- others all there.

Tues., February 18, 2003 - Zoya took me to have my hairdo.  Then we went to an oriental restaurant, Thai House.  I had seafood soup, very good and many different kinds of seafood.

Wed., February 19 2003 - Went to Book Club in evening.  Weather has been nice. 

I can't think of anything to say about Grandma's adventures in 2003, so I'll mention that Mom, Nancy, Anna and I went to Robbers Cave in Lincoln last month.  It was really interesting and really fun.  I can't believe I've lived in and around Lincoln for so many years and had never been there before.  But, now that's something off the list of things to do.  I highly recommend the cave tour and the facilities for a party or some such.  Really nice.

Dual-purpose post

Sat., February 8, 2003 - Talked to Greta in late p.m.  No juicy gossip!

Sun., February 9, 2003 - Nancy brought a chicken dinner from Popeye's.  She helped rearrange some shelves in hall area. Couldn't stay long -- Jeff was coming for some legal matter.

Mon., February 10, 2003 - Played cards in evening.  Nine players there -  Helen Donaldson, Dolores Ulrich, Grace Ryan, Ethel Sovereign, Wayne Baldwin, Sam Eaton, Bob Burdick, John Ross, and myself. 

Interesting that Grandma felt a need to name the card players.  Maybe that was an exceptionally big group.  Or, she wanted to fill some space.

I've delayed this post for reasons soon to be made obvious.  First, I will note that today is Grandma and Grandpa's wedding anniversary.  I hope it was as lovely a day then as we are having now.

And the reason for delaying (not that I don't go long between posts anyway) is still the shock and sadness of losing Bill.  There are no guarantees in this life, but I for one was sure we would have him for another 10 years at least.  He was otherwise so healthy and vigorous and until recently, very much his usual jovial and lovable self.  We will miss him terribly.  It was very humbling to see the crowd that came from near and far to attend his funeral.  And Jayson did such a good job speaking under such sad circumstances.

Birthday party time

Sun., February 2, 2003 - Tom took me to Dale's for dinner.  All there except Merilyn & Jayson's family.  Jeff & girlfriend Sarah were there for dinner & Doug, Dana & Madison came in afternoon.  A nice warm day.

Mon., February 3, 2003 - Snowed today.  I went to Card Club in evening.  Delores made a cake & Grace furnished ice cream -- a surprise to me.  Then Nancy & Mitch came which was a real surprise.  Delores had asked them to come.  Anna was sick so she & Mary weren't there.  Jean called today & so did Raymond Iversen but we didn't talk much -- he could hardly hear me.  The trouble must have been in his phone because Jean didn't complain.

Tues., February 4, 2003 - I cancelled the hair-do appointment.  Nancy said the sidewalks were icy.  Delores here in evening for some Rummikub.

Darn, but I don't remember not going for cake and ice cream because Anna was sick.  Nice to know that Nancy and Mitch were able to pull off the surprise, though.

I've been re-starting my genealogy research of the family and came across a humorous little thing from the Winside paper.  Thankfully, well hopefully, it had nothing to do with anyone in our find, upstanding family but I need to share it anyway.  Here goes:

Winside Tribune, April 22, 1920:

Luthern [sic] Church Emblem Smeared with mud.

Disregarding the motives of the parties guilty of smearing mud on the emblem just above the entrance of the St. Paul's Lutheran church Wednesday night, the act surpasses any barbaric deed that was ever perpetuated in this locality.  Anyone that would condescend to such an outrageous and blasphemous act isn't as good as the mud he used to express the degenerate machinations of his furtile [sic] brain.

We haven't any idea who the guilty parties are but if we haven't made this article emphatic enough parties in question can call at the office and get what we didn't have space for in this weeks [sic] issue.

Well, amen to that.  

Seems I should have Nancy in charge of photos for my posts since she is the most organized photo queen in the family.  But, a nice photo of the church isn't a bad thing, right?

Hair-do

Mon., January 27, 2003 - Slept late this morning.  Went to Membership meeting in lobby in the evening.  After the meeting & lunch I stopped at Dolores & played Rummikub.

Tues., January 28, 2003 - Took the Handi-Van to get my hair-do and Mary brought me home.  Called Lila & Wilva this afternoon -- easier than writing a letter.  The Monday night card playing group played tonite -- 8 players.

Wed., January 29, 2003 - Made tapioca pudding with plum juice I had stashed in the freezer.  Book Club in evening. 

I think Grandma wrote Wilva in that one entry.  On these particular days, her handwriting is a bit small and wobbly.  I sure did like going along to Wilva's when Grandma had her hair appointments in Winside.  I thought her shop was a fun place to hang out and she was always so nice and friendly to a little kid.  

Not chopped liver, I hope

Fri., January 24, 2003 - Today is Myrtle's 95 birthday, they're having a card shower for her.  This evening to movies in library.  Saw the 1st episode of "Gunsmoke" and the 1st episode of "Rawhide."  Received candy from Helen -- the delicious "turtles" for my birthday.

Sat., January 25, 2003 - Called Greta - gave her a list of things to bring next Sunday -- dried beef, etc.  Called Helen to thank her for the candy.

Sun., January 26, 2003 - Nancy worked yesterday so Mary came.  She & the kids came about 6:00.  I showered & Mary vacuumed.  I made 2 pans of sticky rolls - gave one to Mary.  Delores came in evening - found out she had known Rick's grandmother, Ruby!

Well, Grandma mentioned it was Aunt Myrtle's birthday on the 24th, but not that it was also mine.  But, I'm thinking that's because it was a big one for Aunt Myrtle -- ending in a "5" or "0" counts as a big one.  Heck, anything past 90 is pretty big news in my opinion.  So, I'm not offended.

I'm pretty sure I haven't seen the first episode of Gunsmoke, but I sure watched plenty episodes at Grandma's after school back in the day with Grandma Anna.  We must have watched a good amount of television in the summer, too, because I remember lots of game shows, Perry Mason, and The Rifleman.  But no soap operas.

The photo is obviously not from the first season, but I picked an image from the show that I remember.  I remember portions of one episode rather vividly.  Some bad guys had some good guys held hostage and were making them go about their regular daily business to avoid anyone knowing something was wrong.  One thing that happened was one hostage had to go out and put the flag up on the flagpole like he did every day.  Not too long after, the Gunsmoke crew came and took out the bad guys and rescued all the good guys.  I think Festus may have been one of the hostages.  The thing that got them rescued was that the guy putting up the flag did so with it upside down -- a signal of distress.  The bad guys obviously didn't notice.  I was really impressed that the guy took such a big change.  It was also the first time I learned that the flag could be used that way.  Information, thankfully, that I have not had to use.

Chugging along

Sun., January 12, 2003 - Nancy & I to church at All Saints Luth. Church where Mary goes.  We ate dinner at Popeyes - then got groceries & back here.  I showered, Nancy vacuumed & then we played Rummikub.

Mon., January 13, 2003 - Had a nice chat over the phone with Zoya. Played cards tonight.  Didn't win any game this evening.

Tues., January 14, 2003 - Had a Handi-Van take me to the "College."  Mary brought me home.  Asked Delores to come in evening to play Rummikub.

Grandma isn't giving me much to work with here, but I guess Life can't be exciting and newsworthy every single day, especially if you are over 90 like Grandma was here.  But, I'll get this posted nonetheless so I can keep this blog going.  Chugging along like the little engine that could.  (I put "train" first, but realized that was wrong, and it makes sense because it was the engine that did all the work, not the whole train.)

 

Christmas, over and done

 Fri., January 3, 2003 - Mary took me for hairdo & brought me home.  Delores was sick.

Sat., January 4, 2003 - Dale & Mitch came & took my old recliner to Mary's garage.  It will be sold at auction in the spring.  Jean Hansen called in p.m.  I called Greta in late afternoon.

Sun., January 5, 2003 - Nancy came & I fixed dinner.  She boxed up the Christmas decorations.  Mitch & Anna came while Mary attended the writing group.  They helped Nancy take decorations to the basement.  Delores came in evening to play Rummikub.  Ray called in p.m.

Speaking of Christmas, Micki wrote the nicest post on Facebook about her memories of Grandma, well specifically her wonderful cream puffs.  A very nice post with some lovely things to say.  

I won't post the whole thing, but here is part of it and the photo she attached.

Watching movies

Wed., December 25, 2002 - Nancy & I went to Dale's.  We ate about 2:00.  Lynn's brother Rod & family were there -- Mary, Mitch & Anna were there, too.  Nancy called Greta before we went to Dale's -- had a nice visit.  We went home about 4:30.  I watched some movies in the evening.
Thurs., December 26, 2002 - Myrtle called about 10:30.  Tom forgot it was Thurs. -- came late.  Usual things accomplished -- laundry, etc.
Fri., December 27, 2002 - Dolores took me to have my hair-do.  Mary brought me home.

For some reason, the fact that Grandma would watch movies at all hours of the day and night, even into the wee hours, tickled me.  I'm glad she enjoyed them.  I know we discussed movies every now and then.  We might even on December 27 when I took her home from her hair-do since she usually fed me lunch on those days.

For no reason other than I like it lots, here's a photo of Kyleah and Willa and Mom.

Fingers crossed

Sun., December 22, 2002 - I baked banana bread & apricot bread.  Nancy came in a.m.  She did some laundry & vacuumed, etc. while I showered.  Mary went to Writers Club meeting at Zoya's.  Mitch & Anna stayed here.  We played UNO, Go Fish, and Crazy Eight.
Mon., December 23, 2002 - Went to Zoya's apartment in a.m.  Gave her a loaf of apricot bread & some peppernuts.  Had a nice visit.  In p.m. I went to Grace's apartment with a loaf of apricot bread & some peppernuts.  She was sorry to tell me that her children didn't want her to drive me places -- they are concerned about her health.  She seems to have more problems than are apparent.  Went to Card Club in evening & took the sleigh bells along.  After club I stopped at Dolores's place & we played Rummikub.  Home Nurse came at noon and I'm discharged from that service.
Tues., December 24, 2002 - Made some candies with almond bark, marshmallows, and peanuts.  Also made apple crisp to take to Nancy's this evening.  Tom & Merilyn stopped after their 5:00 church service & took me to Nancy's.  Had supper there.  Mary, Mitch & Anna came too.  We exchanged gifts.  I stayed all night at Nancy's.

I clearly remember Grandma's banana bread and apricot bread.  Also, many many treats that she made for Christmas.  I must say we do not have the volume of sweets these Christmases as we did when Grandma was around to make them, but that's probably okay.  We do fine with the sweets that are there.

It's a long shot to be sure, but there is a competition to have special items included in an exhibition at the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen.  People are to submit a short essay about a particular object and why it brings them happiness.  Some of the items will be selected for the exhibition and those contributors will receive tickets to see the whole collection.  One person will receive two airline tickets to Copenhagen.  And it's all by email to start, so I've risked not even an overseas postage stamp by entering.  I wrote about the little tag I took from Grandma's place at the Pioneer House.  The one that she put outside the door to let the person checking tags know that she was okay.  It makes me happy to look at the tag because I am reminded of how adventuresome Grandma was to leave Winside behind and move to Lincoln and start making new friends at her age.  The tag reminds me that things will be okay.

I do not have high hopes of my submission making the cut nor especially of winning airline tickets, but it doesn't hurt to try, right?

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.

My arms still hurt

Fri., December 13, 2002 - Home Nurse came in p.m.  I boiled the syrup, etc. for peppernuts.  Mary & kids came in evening.  They finished mixing the peppernuts.
Sat., December 14, 2002 - Greta called.  I baked 4 loaves of pumpkin cranberry bread.
Sun., December 15, 2002 - Dolores, Nancy & I went to Capitol City Christian Church for a Christmas musical.  It was "super" -- about 157 adults & children presented it.

I also remember this particular time frame.  Every time I thought the spoon and my arm would surely break, Grandma took a peek and said we needed even more flour for the peppernuts.  I'm not complaining -- the end result is always well worth it.

I did make some peppernuts this year myself.  However, it was a very different version.  For one, it didn't make nearly so many and it was more like a shortbread than what we think of peppernuts.  The recipe was on a Danish facebook page I follow, from someone's Danish grandmother.  So, just like chili or pizza, there are lots of different versions.  And they are called pebernoder.  :-)  (Photo from Google).

I also remember Grandma's pumpkin cranberry bread.  Yummy!

I remember this concert

Tues., December 11, 2002 - Grace came at 8:30 and took me to Randolph School.  Mitch and Anna were in a recital.  Mitch played a solo role -- Star Spangled Banner.  After the program Mary took me to the hair dresser -- she also took me home again.  Lois called to find out if I'd be home Sunday -- but that's the day Dolores is taking us to a special program.
Wed., December 11, 2002 - Sent more Xmas cards.  Went to Book Club in the evening.  Mary brought me some stamps.
Thurs., December 12, 2002 - Talked to Myrtle in a.m.  Wrote some more Xmas cards.  Tom came in evening.  The usual routine supper, laundry, shower & Rummikub.

The photos aren't from the concert Grandma mentions but from the same school year, so close enough.  I do remember taking a photo of Mitch playing his solo, but I can't find it.  Good times at ol' Randolph Elementary.

Gearing up for Christmas

Sat., December 7, 2002 - Finished addressing most of my Christmas cards.  Talked to Greta in p.m.  Mary brought meat of 2 wild ducks & 1 wild goose.  Friends of hers hunt but don't care for the meat.  They skin the birds & then cut off the meat.  I soaked the meat in cold water.
Sun., December 8, 2002 - Nancy came at noon & brought KFC - I had potatoes & fried apples ready.  I showered & she did some cleaning.  Mitch & Anna here while Mary went to a meeting at Zoya's.  We played UNO.
Mon., December 9, 2002 - Mailed 11 Xmas cards.  Played cards tonight.  Dolores came (I baked 4 loaves of pumpkin bread) here afterward & we played Rummikub.

Now I do remember getting the duck and goose meat from my former co-worker.  I do not recall specifically giving it to Grandma, but I obviously did.  Half of a memory is better than none at all, right?

For no reason whatsoever, here's a recipe.  :-)

Boo Notre Dame

Sat., November 2, 2002 - Talked to Greta in afternoon.  Nancy called after the football game.  Was disappointed that Nebraska lost but elated that Notre Dame was defeated by an un-ranked team from the East.
Sun., November 3, 2002 - Nancy came about 10:30.  We went to the Village Inn for brunch.  Then grocery shopping & then to my apartment.  Nancy washed my sweater & double knit dresses.  I showered & we played a few games of Rummikub.  A most enjoyable day.
Mon., November 4, 2002 - I played cards in evening -- won 1 game.  Dolores treated with cake & coffee.  She said the cake was for Wayne's birthday which was Sat. but it was also for her birthday which is tomorrow.

I have no logical reason for it, but I like it when Notre Dame loses also.

I did a double-take when I read Grandma talking about Wayne.  Obviously, it wasn't Nancy's Wayne but still . . .

For no particular reason, here's a photo of a tree I planted several years ago.  It was a fuzzy stick about my height at that time.

One year in

Mon., October 21, 2002 - Played cards in evening.  I won 1 game but Ethel won 4.  Afterwards I went to Dolores' & we played Rummikub.
Tues, October 22, 2002 - Year ago I started living here.  Delores took me to have my hair washed, etc.  I went to her place in evening & we played Rummikub.  Rained in the evening.
Wed., October 23, 2002 - Snowing today.  The snow looks so pretty on the  yellow trees -- have a much prettier sight from the 7th floor.  Had a fake fire alarm in the morning -- something went haywire in the boiler room.  Attended Book Club in evening.

I still remember the day Grandma moved in.  Well, the day she first saw her unit anyway.  It was late and I was doing last-minute painting (thanks Dale for helping, too).  It was quiet so I heard the elevator "ding" even at Grandma's end of the hall.  I got off the ladder and peeked out the door to see Grandma with Maude (her walker) coming hell bent for election from the elevator to the door.  She (Grandma) was very much in a hurry to see her new place.  Obviously she didn't spend the night there since a ladder was the only stick of furniture around, but she got to lay eyes on her new home anyway.  And she was very pleased.

The quality isn't overly good, but here's a photo during Grandma's early years in Lincoln.  The kids and I had her and Nancy over for a meal.  I don't remember the main dish, but do recall the major goof-ups in getting the dessert made.  Here they are enjoying(?) it anyway.

Rummikub extravaganza

Sat., October 12, 2002 - Dolores brought bananas and milk.  They were on sale at Hy-Vee & I paid her for them.  We haven't played Rummikub this week - she has had a very sore leg - almost sounds like the sciatica I used to have.  Greta called in p.m.
Sun., October 13, 2002 - Nancy & I went to Mary's church -- All Saints Lutheran.  We had dinner at KFC's.  Went to Penney's & I bought a fall weight coat.  Then to apartment -- took a nap -- then showered & then 2 games of Rummikub.
Mon., October 14, 2002 - Bill came at 11:00.  We went to a restaurant & met Jenny & Patty.  We had lunch & then Patty & Jenny went shopping & Bill took me to the dental school at the university. Impressions were taken for both upper & lower dentures.  Bill & I played several games of Rummikub.  In evening I played cards & won 3 games.

Grandma and Dolores might not have played Rummikub lately but it looks like Grandma got her fill over the next couple of days.  And of course she paid for her bananas and milk.  We wouldn't imagine it any other way, would we?

In honor of Dorothy Jo's birthday earlier this week, here's a photo of her place I've always liked.  Simple, but as I recall she was showing the other ladies some of her flowers and I happened to catch this picture.