Earth Quake

Haiti, Japan and now Chile. Thought Hawaii would be hit with a big tsunami, but it didn't happen.

I had no energy today and didn't even get dressed. Sat around and watched the earth quake news. After supper, I swept the floors. Saturday is usually the day we vacuum but Frank didn't have any energy either.

I had cooked beans in the crock pot on low all night and they turned out pretty good. Next time, I use a little less water and cook it not so long. It's so easy in the crock pot. Maybe, I've found my way of cooking! Made a pan of brownies tonight. I'm tired of not having good, tasty food to eat. Brownies fit that bill!

Book Day

Ruth gave me a novel to read and I have been trying to read it. I don't really like fiction but I'm doing it so I can comment on the book. I read it some in bed this morning and some this afternoon. I'm close to finishing it.

It's been in the 40's today. If the wind had been blowing, it would have been cold but it turned out to be a nice day.

We did the calendars today and I saw when spring starts, but I've forgotten now. The Maple tree in front of the kitchen window has little red bud on it and I see green just above the ground in several plants that are in the yard. The days are getting longer and in 4-5 weeks we should be seeing warmer weather. If the seasons go according to schedule.

Japan was hit by a 7 point earthquake today. So soon after the earthquake that leveled Haiti. It, the weather, is getting more out of whack lately. All signs of the of the times.

Frank told me that all the research I did from three books could have been done all on the computer! There is so much for me to learn and he can teach me but my mind will only learn one small thing at a time.

No Band Concert

Frank wanted to go to the Dr. today because of a pain in his side, so he called and they told him to come in at 3:00 p.m. I was to meet Trudy at 2:00 p.m. I couldn't get in touch with her and was afraid she would wait for me and then get worried when I didn't show. Dad felt inspired to call her at home at 12:00 p.m. and she had just walked in!

When you call in to see the Dr. the same day, they put you in at the last place. We got in at 3:15 and got out after 4:00-4:30. Dad will go to the hospital in a few weeks and get a scan of his pelvis. Hopefully, all will be okay.

Went V.T. today and saw Sis. Knowles.

Going to the Dr. is tiring.

Wrong Forecast

We didn't have any snow on the ground this morning. By 10:00 a.m. the temperature was in the 40's. I went to exercise and being out that early I needed a coat but when we went V.T. I didn't ware my coat.

Tomorrow, is Sadie's band concert and Trudy wants me to come to it. I'm going V.T. at 10:30 a.m. if it doesn't interfere with me going to see Sadie.

Took a nap on the couch today. My lively life tuckers me out, on occasion. Tonight, we ate, then played with the birds, then put them to bed and read the scriptures and went to our rooms. Like I said...a lively life!

February Cool Down

We could have snow showers tonight! After some spring like weather, the cold is coming back. Like, duh, it's still winter! I think we are going Visiting Teaching tomorrow so I hope there's no snow on the ground. The temperatures will in the 40's so snow won't really be a problem.

I had a good day today, but I don't remember exactly what I did! I didn't go out so I must have worked around the house. That's enough forgetting! Oh, now I remember what I did!

I took the Bible dictionary, the Mormon Doctrine, the Doctrine and Covenants and I looked up the meaning of grace. We had run across the word and hadn't really understood exactly what it meant, so I dug deeper in order to understand it. I felt like I was back in college doing a research paper and it wasn't too good a feeling. My brain was in shock all during the study time. It kept saying, "you want me to do what?". I want to type the information on the computer, if I can read my handwriting! I write like an old woman, kind of scratchy and unstable. It doesn't help that I AM an old woman! Enough of this. I'm going to take my laxative and go to bed!

Februaru Warm-up

It got into the 70's yesterday (Sunday) and was in the 60's today. We had thunder storms last night but just gray skies and no rain this morning.

I went to exercise today and then on to Karen's house. We're looking for the definition for "grace" now. I'll have to look it up in the Bible dictionary and a regular dictionary and see what they have to say.

Came home and got dinner ready. I had cooked over the week-end so have food already prepared. I am sleepy after getting up at 7:00 a.m. and think I will take a nap now. Bye!

Bean Pot

After soaking overnight in a vinegar mix, the bean pot didn't come clean, so I guess I'll have to use the crock pot to cook my beans. I tried it today and had success. The beans were a bit over cooked but I really didn't know how long to cook them. I put them on at 9:30 a.m. and turned them off at 2:00 p.m. Three and a half hours on high should be about right.

I had a small batch of wash to do. I had three new shirts I ordered from Land's End that I wanted washed. They are short sleeves and I got them to match three skirts I have but I can wear them now but I doubt that I will. I'll save them to wear for Sundays or when I wear those skirts.
I had another load of sheets to wash but that was all. I played the piano while I was in the basement.

Mary Kate showed me how to order from Land's End on line but I've forgotten how! It'll save me money. I bet Frank knows how to order on line. I'll get him to show me . I could never get the basket to show up where you put your items while you shop.

It got into the 60's today. More cold weather is coming, I suppose. Seems like February always has a warm up spell somewhere in it.