This a.m. I sent out the church newsletter and was delighted to get responses from a couple folks. It is nice to have that happen, compliments are always welcome. One man wrote to ask if we had choir rehearsal tonight, in addition to acknowledging his newsletter. I told Sterling we were done for the season and he thanked me for saving him an hour and half bicycle ride. My pleasure!!
Not having choir allows me to gather with my neighbors and friends at The Club for Happy Hour. I had hoped we would be outside again like we did last week and it was, in fact, set up out there. The owner, Karrie, and I went out to the patio, thinking we were first on the scene. The waitress came out to say the gang opted to sit inside, out of the breeze. What?? Okay....
One of the gentlemen got me a chair and parked me next to Kathy. Our usual chair arranger, Maureen, was gone for a few days so we got to sit wherever we wanted to. Otherwise, she assigns the seats, making sure the men have other men to talk to. I don't know that they have problems talking with women (maybe her hubby does!) but it is sort of comical to see her bustling people around the tables. Kathy and I like to discuss the news of the day so we are good!
My roast beef sliders and onion straws were fabulous, making for a filling dinner for me. Betty, Kathy, and her brother, Gary, had eaten before coming over to The Club (I know, early eaters!!). Betty's reason is that her husband liked to eat early so they still do. Not every week, though, as they sometimes eat at Happy Hour. Betty is so sweet, and so is Kathy.
One of the gentlemen got me a chair and parked me next to Kathy. Our usual chair arranger, Maureen, was gone for a few days so we got to sit wherever we wanted to. Otherwise, she assigns the seats, making sure the men have other men to talk to. I don't know that they have problems talking with women (maybe her hubby does!) but it is sort of comical to see her bustling people around the tables. Kathy and I like to discuss the news of the day so we are good!
My roast beef sliders and onion straws were fabulous, making for a filling dinner for me. Betty, Kathy, and her brother, Gary, had eaten before coming over to The Club (I know, early eaters!!). Betty's reason is that her husband liked to eat early so they still do. Not every week, though, as they sometimes eat at Happy Hour. Betty is so sweet, and so is Kathy.
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This a.m. before getting dressed, I decided to remove the silver from my hair. It is the beginning of summer and I am due for a haircut, so it was time. Now I won't have to mess with it until fall as the sun and pool water do their thing with my hair in the summer. I will get an appointment closer to the time I leave for WI so I look decent for them. There is a reputation to uphold!
Early in the month of June Betty S. and I are serving as hostesses for the preschool graduation program. Betty made some cute mortar board hats using a marshmallow cookie, covered in chocolate, topped with a chocolate graham cracker. She anchored them together with frosting. Then, Betty used a string of licorice and an M & M to make the tassel and button on top of the cracker. She brought me a sample one Sunday and when I opened the container, the scent of chocolate wafted to me. I managed to save it for after coming in from the pool that day. Delicious and oh so cute!! Betty is doing those treats while others and I will be bringing store bought cookies. I am also making the punch and together we will decorate the fellowship hall for the kids and their families.
I had the privilege of taking the graduation pictures of the preschool kids, so thankful to be welcomed back into the classroom again. There was one gown and cap so each one had to slip on the gown and try to balance the one-size fits all cap. Some of the kids had bigger hair so the cap floated on their heads, while other had closely cropped hair which made it hard to keep in place. The pictures turned out cute, as we Monday Bible study folks got a sneak peek at the slide show last week. Best wishes, kids, and God's blessings to you!
