New Phone

 Wednesday, May 29, 2024

I played sheepshead at the Muskego Library.  Afterward we had pizza a Cataro's.  It's always good, but I don't really think I need all the togetherness.

  

My new phone was delivered and I started to set it up.  The hardest part was getting the SIM card out of my phone (it fell to the floor) and figuring out how to put it into the new phone.  Many attempts.  Many tries with "No Connection".  I was ready to give up and hopefully Brad would work on it when he and Janice come to wash my windows tomorrow.  But I persisted, and things started moving.

Thursday, May 30

I checked my phone when I got up to use the bathroom at about 4:15 a.m. and the transfer was complete!  I stayed up getting acquainted with the features, which were not all that different, except for a stylus that is now included.

Dinner at Pandl's

 Saturday, June 29, 2024

A perfect evening for dinner outdoors at Pand's Whitefish Bay Inn.  We had a table next to the wall and out of direct sun, where I watched birds at the birdbath.

I started out with a martini and ordered two large crab cakes as an appetizer.  I would have liked scallops, but didn't want so much food, or the crab cakes dinner.  Peter had a chicken wrap.

I think I'm through with martinis: it was really strong.

We drove to Klode Park and sat on a bench for a while.  A very nice evening.

Wellness Check/Janice

 Friday, June 28, 2024    

Jenell Ward gave me a wellness check-up.  She previously worked in Dr. Gundamraj's office.  We had a very nice visit and she hopes that I will request her to visit next year.

Janice came with curry dishes and a pudding made with chia seeds.  It was quite filling; enough to save for later.

I printed all the July Birthday cards.

Letter Ministry/Debate

 Thursday, June 27, 2024

I did chair aerobics and was late for dominoes because I fell fast asleep.  Chuck said he called me and alerted Mika and Tyler to check if something happened to me.  But I got down eventually.  Tyler had some mimosas left from a special breakfast that he shared.

I attended a meeting at St. John's to learn about being a pen pal to an incarcerated person.  I think this is something I might like to do.

We gathered in the Club Room for the Presidential debate.  It was disappointing to see Biden not taking a firmer stand on the issues and Trump pouncing all over him with his wild assertions.  I couldn't stand watching beyond the break.

Franklin Poll/Annie's Birthday

 Wednesday, June 26, 2024

I met Claude at Marquette for the Charles Franklin poll on the presidential race.  Trump and Biden are 50/50, but the key factor will be enthusiasm of the voters.  Trump's supporters are more enthusiastic than Biden's and that may determine the race.  The more enthusiastic the voters, the more likely they will vote.

Charlotte hosted a gathering of second floor residents to celebrate Annie Hahn's Birthday.  We discussed books among other things and hopefully, we'll get more people to attend the Book Club, since some did not know that we are discussing books that we are reading.

 

Lunch and Learn, Book Club, Lector

 Tuesday June 25, 2024

After strengthening I picked up my prescription.  I was just in time for the Lunch and Learn about Alzheimer's disease.

Shirley Bascom, Annie Hahn, Jane Boecher and I discussed books.  We missed Cheri Franch who is in the hospital after falling and shattering her knee replacement.  

I played sheepshead until it was time for mass.  I convinced Shirley to play with us, and she did extremely well after not playing for many years.  She thanked me for inviting her.

I read at mass, and as many times as I said Sennacherib and Hezekiah, I had trouble getting those two names out.

"Lost" medication/Brewers Game

 Monday, June 24, 2024

I'm going to fitness more regularly, trying to ignore the chatter.

I filled my pill containers and was missing one prescription.  I know that I picked up three prescriptions on June 18th.  I searched in every possible corner, with no luck.  I finally called the pharmacist to explain that I must have lost Carvedilol.  He said that I never picked it up; it's due for a refill.  What a relief!

I went with Dan and Jackie to O'Brien's Irish Pub to have dinner before the Brewers/Rangers game.  We waited for them to open, but I checked and they are closed Mondays.  We went to Kelly's Bleachers and met Barbara and Bob.  I had a large, very hot hot dog.  We had great seats and enjoyed seeing the Brewers beat the rangers 6 - 3 with a grand slam home run. 

Bike Race

Friday, June 21, 2024

I did the fitness exercise and Abby said there was room for another person to go to Moxie's Restaurant in Whitefish Bay.  Cookie knew the owner, so there were some nice reunions.  I had three shrimp cakes; I took one home.  It was a nice lunch.

Jay called me after 5:00 p.m. asking where I was.  I said that I was home.  I was supposed to be at their house for the bike race.  I thought it was Saturday.  I dropped everything and got there in record time.  But now, where to park with all the streets blocked.  I parked about two blocks away.  Claude and the Faridays were there.  Laura had pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad and other accompaniments.  We had a lot of fun cheering the bikers.

https://www.facebook.com/100005646435658/videos/378996865286589/

Breakfast Pot Luck

 Saturday, June 22, 2024

I brought sweetened strawberries for the pot luck breakfast, Dwight brought skiers French toast, that is something I'd like to try, Jackie had eggs in a slow cooker that were not completely done.

I had my hair done.  Tried mirroring TCM on my phone, but need a user name.

Bike Race Continued

 Sunday, June 21, 2024

Laura called to invite Peter and me to left-overs from the bike race, because she said that she owed Peter a dinner, since he missed the Friday bike race.  His phone had a busy signal and he did not answer his cell, nor respond to my text.  I was so upset at not reaching him that I drove to his house.  As I was entering his house, he was texting me!  No need to be upset.

We had those wonderful pulled pork sandwiches and I brought sweetened strawberries that I meant to take to the SRS pot luck.  They were a lot better at Jay and Laura's with brownies.

Farmers Market/Five Parish Pot Luck

 Thursday, June 20, 2024

I went to the chair fitness after many months; it was a video, so it was quiet.

We went to the WA Farmers Market and I bought a large tomato, some spinach, and a bread.

Peter and I went to the 5 Parishes pot luck at Estabrook Park.  There were mostly young people and families there; Peter and I were like their grandparents.  Mamie sat across from me who bought Joan Squire's house.  After a while, we moved away from the group and sat closer to the music.

Red Hats at Pho Ever

 Wednesday, June 19, 2024

The Red Hats had a very nice lunch at Pho Ever, a very neat Vietnamese restaurant in Hales Corners.  I had a clay bowl with a lot of vegetables with shrimp.

Linda must have corralled everyone on the second floor, because Joan, Doug, Nancy and I were the only ones in the Club Room doing the readings.  Linda is always late, so we started and read to each other.

Missed Ladies of Lee-sure Lunch

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

I really goofed today.  I neglected to read the new location for today's Ladies of Lee-sure luncheon, so I went to Steak Out and was the only one there.  I called Karen and she said that she sent me the new location, but didn't tell me where it was.  I pulled up an email and it said Balistreri's.  I was the only one on the lot. Unfortunately, it was a much older email.  It really was some place at Mayfair.  I passed on going; I'd never get there in any reasonable time.

I went to West Allis Cheese and had a grilled ham and Swiss on rye and iced tea that I ate outdoors.  I should have taken half home.

Then I went to the West Allis Farmers Market and bought some catnip for Hello Dolly.  She nipped at it first thing.

I turned in a shawl at the Prayer Shawl meeting and went to mass.

Linda rapped at my door with a selection of readings for tomorrow night.  We had tea and I picked out one of her selections.

Father Tim on Alcoholism

 Sunday, June 16, 2024

I lectored at the 10:30 a.m. mass.  Father Tim's homily began with his trip to Ireland and his visit to the Matt Talbot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Talbot memorial, the patron saint of alcoholics.  He gave such a moving homily, I only wish that Laura could have been here. The rest of the day was rather gloomy, so I read and got acquainted with Netflix.

Pot Luck, Advantage, Symphony, Flute Choir

 Sunday, June 9, 2024

I made a ham salad for the pot luck.  I usually make too much, and there was quite a bit left over.  We had a large crowd taking part.  But on this lovely day, I would have preferred an outing with Peter instead of the pot luck.

Avery led us with an assortment of percussion instruments

Monday, June 10.  Janice's 58th Birthday

I got in touch with Margaret to get my Advantage account straightened out.  My card was not recognized and I was charged for the podiatrist.  She said it's MPS's problem, but she'll re-enroll me for July and I should be fine. I got my apartment ready for the cleaners tomorrow.  

Tuesday, June 11

Passed out dish cloths to new members.  Mailed checks to Salvation Army, Kids First Fund and Kinship.

Played sheepshead and lost 85 cents. Lectored.

Made restaurant reservations for Door County.

Friday, June 14

The Symphony was fabulous.  Augustin Hadelich https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustin_Hadelich played Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D major that was spellbinding. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WVIxx8EfdM 

He took about four curtain calls and then played "Turkey in the Straw".

Peter texted that we could get in to Polishfest for $5.00 before 5:00 p.m.  At first I thought that would be a good idea.  Then the thought of walking around, and standing in line to get food did not appeal to me.  So, we went to Estabrook Park and had a beer and hot dogs.  The hot dogs didn't really satisfy us, so we finished the evening with grilled cheese at Culver's.

I bought some grapes for the reception following the Gutekunst Flute Choir Concert.  

Saturday, June 15

I had my hair colored.

I was just in time to get in a good position for the concert.  The group demonstrated the ranges of the flutes and then played melodies from movies.

 

Finished the evening playing Rumikub

Week 21 June 2 -June 8

 Sunday, June 2

Father Carlos usually has a brief homily, so I was finished with mass and at the Rotary Park in Menomonee Falls for the Austrian American picnic in plenty of time.  The usual people were there, and some came much too late.

Rollie grilled hamburgers and brats and there was plenty of dishes to round out the meal.

The day was perfect.  As we were cleaning up three ladies came.  I had just enough of my layered salad to provide something for their plates.

I had two tickets for Festa Italiana so Peter and I took the Lyft there.  It was a shadow of its former Festas.  They used less than half the grounds and the entertainment was skimpy.  We watched some dancers.