My high school senior granddaughter, Hannah & I are going to be traveling by bus from Delaware, Ohio with a group to the Big Tea Party Rally in Washington DC for Sept. 12, 2009. I knew I had to participate and was very happy when she said she would go with me. We leave Friday morning and return Sunday night. Her Dad is arming her with a good video cam, so we are hoping to make our own personal documentary of this historical event. Timely for her college application too.
A caning student recently surprised me with a gift card to BBB where I found a rolling Ohio State cooler, perfect for this trip. Again, thank you Nancy! You will be apart of this trip too. Bill O'Reilly shop-on -line has been perfect for two stainless thermal drinking containers, "No Spin" caps & "Bold & Fresh" T-Shirt. Also ordered two T-Shirts with our traveling group logo for Sat. march.
I want all to know that The FLag Lady of Columbus, Ohio has donated a very large flag for this rally. All Ohioans will try to gather together near it. Other states are encouraged to do the same.
SInce I am home all day, most everyday, I follow the news of our country, sometimes too much. I love American History. I respect our founding fathers for their courage & forethought to get America organized. I believe in the Constitution. We are a work in progress everyday of our lives, individually and together as a nation.
But special interest groups, politics and now radical thinking is trying to overpower this republic, destroy ( over tax & over regulate, downright control) enterprising business and individual positive, creative energy. This is not why we were first organized 200 plus years ago.
Today's entire leadership (? ) (would a true one please stand up?) needs to be challenged, to stop the current far swinging to the left AND BEGIN a steady swing back to the center.
Every "CITIZEN" should have opportunity and rights via education and respect--- to fulfill their own dream, taking responsibility for their own decisions. And so our story continues----history in the making. God Bless each of us and America for the future of our children and children's children.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Mom at age 91
8/28/09
Today is Mom's 91st birthday. She has been living with us since 3/08. Had her to the Dr yesterday for a check up and her blood work results were very good. Does not have to go back until 6 mo. But she does have dementia. Very short term memory. And has given up her hearing aid. Thank goodness for Closed Caption on TV . That in itself is a real God send. So, we communicate in arm motions, short notes, but have really established a respectful, agreeable routine in sharing space and life together. Circle the word book goes everywhere with her therefor she is content to wait in the car on short, quick errands ( ice cream in a cup work too) AND still pushes the cart for me in the grocery. Hubby also plays dominoes with her most everyday & takes her on short errands. Their time tog.!
Every chair I can bring into the living room and weave, to keep her company, makes for good times too. Just having another person around seems to be comforting, along with eating together at supper time. Afternoons lately she has been going out on the front porch, rocking, with word book in hand, and enjoying the splash of our fish in the fish pond, squirrels up and down the trees, birds in birdbaths and 2 dogs protecting her nearby.
It's become a big important part of my real life experiences.I'm so grateful to be able to work from home while providing my mother with contentment in these her late years.
Today is Mom's 91st birthday. She has been living with us since 3/08. Had her to the Dr yesterday for a check up and her blood work results were very good. Does not have to go back until 6 mo. But she does have dementia. Very short term memory. And has given up her hearing aid. Thank goodness for Closed Caption on TV . That in itself is a real God send. So, we communicate in arm motions, short notes, but have really established a respectful, agreeable routine in sharing space and life together. Circle the word book goes everywhere with her therefor she is content to wait in the car on short, quick errands ( ice cream in a cup work too) AND still pushes the cart for me in the grocery. Hubby also plays dominoes with her most everyday & takes her on short errands. Their time tog.!
Every chair I can bring into the living room and weave, to keep her company, makes for good times too. Just having another person around seems to be comforting, along with eating together at supper time. Afternoons lately she has been going out on the front porch, rocking, with word book in hand, and enjoying the splash of our fish in the fish pond, squirrels up and down the trees, birds in birdbaths and 2 dogs protecting her nearby.
It's become a big important part of my real life experiences.I'm so grateful to be able to work from home while providing my mother with contentment in these her late years.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
2009 update
What a year it has been since I last posted. FINALLY have my mom ( 91 next week) here with us since 3/08. Dementia but other wise good health. Mother-in-law Nanny (93) was here a total of 4 months last year too. Guess my cooking isn't too bad! Quite a summer to remember-2008. Uno & dominos daily in the breezeway or on the deck. 4th of July fireworks. Olive Garden. The two enjoyed each others company. This summer having just mom takes my full attention and Nanny is cared for by her daughter in PA.
Got a new pal for Harley 8/08. Miss Hattie! She's a 35 lb. pug/jack russell ( I'm told). Got her from Friends of Noah in Amelia, Ohio. Took a few months for the two to bond, but now they are good buddies. Biggest challenge is getting Hattie to travel in the truck with me. Harley loves to ride shotgun, but Hattie just isn't quite ready to enjoy the outings.
Made a quick 36 hr visit to MI 9/08 to check up on Ed & CIndy, now owners of Peerless Rattan. What a perfect setting they have for the mail order operation. Also have become gentlemen farmers with pumpkins, chickens( first egg recently!) and large garden. Retirement scenario at 55!!
Family was all together for Father's Day. Henderson NV and Delaware OH. 16 in all enjoyed Rudy's Ribs & fixins here in the studio, Then a photo treasure hunt around the property for the 6 youngest kiddies.
Weaving here in my two acre woods is still a blessing. I don't hold seat weaving classes at EU right now. Need to be here at home most of the time. But work has been coming in to me at a record pace. A normal month is 15 projects. Last month I set a record at 29 and I've past 12 already this month. Love to weave cane!!! Retirement scenario at 66.
Hope to make it to the 9/12 gathering in DC. Missed the Civil Rights March. Want to see first hand this important rally that I know will go down in history for many years to come. ( Hubby agreed to cover for me here at home).
Blessings to all who are reading my memories
Until----- Helen, Chairs Caned
Got a new pal for Harley 8/08. Miss Hattie! She's a 35 lb. pug/jack russell ( I'm told). Got her from Friends of Noah in Amelia, Ohio. Took a few months for the two to bond, but now they are good buddies. Biggest challenge is getting Hattie to travel in the truck with me. Harley loves to ride shotgun, but Hattie just isn't quite ready to enjoy the outings.
Made a quick 36 hr visit to MI 9/08 to check up on Ed & CIndy, now owners of Peerless Rattan. What a perfect setting they have for the mail order operation. Also have become gentlemen farmers with pumpkins, chickens( first egg recently!) and large garden. Retirement scenario at 55!!
Family was all together for Father's Day. Henderson NV and Delaware OH. 16 in all enjoyed Rudy's Ribs & fixins here in the studio, Then a photo treasure hunt around the property for the 6 youngest kiddies.
Weaving here in my two acre woods is still a blessing. I don't hold seat weaving classes at EU right now. Need to be here at home most of the time. But work has been coming in to me at a record pace. A normal month is 15 projects. Last month I set a record at 29 and I've past 12 already this month. Love to weave cane!!! Retirement scenario at 66.
Hope to make it to the 9/12 gathering in DC. Missed the Civil Rights March. Want to see first hand this important rally that I know will go down in history for many years to come. ( Hubby agreed to cover for me here at home).
Blessings to all who are reading my memories
Until----- Helen, Chairs Caned
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