May 5

A totally bifurcated post, ending with an awful to-do list and a pretty picture

1965

Wotta wonderful day! I smiled at I-don't-know-how-many boys, said "hello" to 5 and talked to V for a couple of minutes! I'm reformed! I'm attractive to boys! I know the secret! If you smile, they smile, if you say hello, they do, too and if you talk to them and act interested they will be friendly, too! Isn't it wonderful? In all, I know I was friendly to 9 boys today. And tomorrow I'll be better! Maybe someday I'll break 20! I hope so!

Comment 2006

Sadly, I forgot this lesson within a week.

1996

What a spring. Kiddo has acquired a boyfriend. He goes to our church - his parents are friends and we’ve known him since he was four or five. He’s also four years older than Kiddo, and a freshman in college. That took some getting used to!

Comment 2023

I’ll say it took some getting used to! I was totally ready to have a socially inept, wallflower child like myself, sweet sixteen and never been kissed and all that. Instead, the Universe laughed and delivered a beautiful extrovert who has never lacked for friends, admirers, or lovers. No, I was not jealous; I was terrified because I had no idea how to deal with such a being. 

Current status 2023

What have I done? I am facing a weekend crammed impossibly full of tasks and fun events, with no one to blame but myself. A list, before I go mad:

Friday, if possible:

• Block four more Tunisian crochet swatches.

• Trace names to be embroidered on two memorial quilts.

• Collect information about the people whose names we are adding.

• Launder and change bed linens.

• Write various things (this, among others)

• Maybe make rhubarb oatmeal bars for Sunday.

• Answer emails.

• Writers’ group this afternoon (return plates, etc.)

• Dinner with friends

• Go to bed early, Jo!!!

Saturday:

• Maryland Sheep and Wool festival with friend (Pick up at 8 in the eeek.)

• Whatever I don’t get done on Friday.

• Write

Sunday:

• Write

• Remember to bring embroidery supplies and tools to church

• Quilt embroidery 9:15-done.

• Knitting class

• Fifth floor social (bring rhubarb oatmeal bars)

• New resident sing-along (damn, I forgot to RSVP!)

There are seven quilts hung in the front of our Sanctuary. This is one of four “seasonal” views of our church grounds. Names of departed members and friends of the congregation are embroidered on each one.