"Sometimes its easy to remember things, they just come up and
other times its harder. The first Thanksgiving I can remember
now or maybe it was Christmas, was the time that my mother invited
that Smith girl and her family. They were over from Sonnette.
What a terrible time, he went on to marry the girl. She's still alive as far as I know. My brother died about 5 - 10 years ago."
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thanksgiving Day - Gratitude
"I am thankful that I live in my own home. I am grateful to have a place.
I love my family and friends. I am grateful to have such good friends,"
smiles Gladys as she reflects about her life.
I love my family and friends. I am grateful to have such good friends,"
smiles Gladys as she reflects about her life.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Thanksgiving
Gladys is presiding over the Thanksgiving table tonight. Dick has been
cooking for days. Pies, rolls, cranberry jello, salad, Deviled eggs,
sweet potatoes, a relish tray piled high and Prime Rib.
The kitchen smells wonderful. The table is set with festive napkins.
Mike Moses and his son in law, Stephen Guccione, are listening to Gladys'
stories of her childhood. Gladys' son in law, Sam Lei, is due to arrive with
Mary Jane and her husband, Ernie Robinson. They are bringing their grandson,Kyle.
There will be 4 generations sitting at the table.
While waiting for the rest of the folks, Mike Moses broke out the Plum
Bounce. "Its known as Hootch around my house" grins Mike. The recipe
will follow in a day or two.
Ted and Peggy headed off to Billings to spend Thanksgiving with Clark and
the family. Jane and Augie are staying down in Colorado to be with their
grand-children(and their parents of course).
Gladys is wearing her favorite red sweater.
cooking for days. Pies, rolls, cranberry jello, salad, Deviled eggs,
sweet potatoes, a relish tray piled high and Prime Rib.
The kitchen smells wonderful. The table is set with festive napkins.
Mike Moses and his son in law, Stephen Guccione, are listening to Gladys'
stories of her childhood. Gladys' son in law, Sam Lei, is due to arrive with
Mary Jane and her husband, Ernie Robinson. They are bringing their grandson,Kyle.
There will be 4 generations sitting at the table.
While waiting for the rest of the folks, Mike Moses broke out the Plum
Bounce. "Its known as Hootch around my house" grins Mike. The recipe
will follow in a day or two.
Ted and Peggy headed off to Billings to spend Thanksgiving with Clark and
the family. Jane and Augie are staying down in Colorado to be with their
grand-children(and their parents of course).
Gladys is wearing her favorite red sweater.
First Christmas Card of the Season
"Its a little early don't you think" was what Gladys
said last week when she saw the Christmas decorations
up in Walmart in Sheridan, Wyoming.
Today she got the first Christmas Card of the season.
Its still early...
said last week when she saw the Christmas decorations
up in Walmart in Sheridan, Wyoming.
Today she got the first Christmas Card of the season.
Its still early...
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Today is Gladys' hair appointment in Ashland with Donna Stevenson.
Donna has been doing her hair for several years. Gladys and Alice
would go to Broadus for many years to have their hair done. Uncle Calvin
would drive them. They'd go where ever they could get the best deal.
They'd each get their hair done, a perm and dye job when it was needed.
Tomorrow Gladys heads to Sheridan for a doctors appointment
Donna has been doing her hair for several years. Gladys and Alice
would go to Broadus for many years to have their hair done. Uncle Calvin
would drive them. They'd go where ever they could get the best deal.
They'd each get their hair done, a perm and dye job when it was needed.
Tomorrow Gladys heads to Sheridan for a doctors appointment
Monday, November 17, 2008
Run for Cover, Bunnies!!!
The peace of Gladys' yard has been disturbed lately. There's been
a bobcat lurking. Dick has chased him out of the yard several times today.
a bobcat lurking. Dick has chased him out of the yard several times today.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Favorite Things - Tonight - Playing Cards
Gladys loves to play gin. Tonight she's being
challenged by Paul Van Laarhoven to a game of
cards. They are playing for quarters. Paul has
a tall stack of quarters all ready to lose.
Covered Wagon Memories
Gladys was reminiscing about her youth this morning:
"When we came this way in the covered wagon sometimes
my dad would get out a great big fry pan to make
big old pancakes. He called them "Bannocks".
He'd help Mom out by cooking. She had so much to do,
driving a wagon and keeping track of us all.
He'd yell, "You kids come get one of these and you won't be
hungry for quite awhile."
We'd put butter and syrup on the bannocks. One was all I could hold.
I don't remember how much my brother and sisters could eat.
We almost always had smoked herring. My Dad really liked it.
I'd eat it if I was hungry enough.
He'd buy it by the pound. He'd keep it in a bag. I
don't know where he bought it. He'd just peel it off.
My Dad chewed, it came in a plug. I didn't like the
smell of it" says Gladys.
"When we came this way in the covered wagon sometimes
my dad would get out a great big fry pan to make
big old pancakes. He called them "Bannocks".
He'd help Mom out by cooking. She had so much to do,
driving a wagon and keeping track of us all.
He'd yell, "You kids come get one of these and you won't be
hungry for quite awhile."
We'd put butter and syrup on the bannocks. One was all I could hold.
I don't remember how much my brother and sisters could eat.
We almost always had smoked herring. My Dad really liked it.
I'd eat it if I was hungry enough.
He'd buy it by the pound. He'd keep it in a bag. I
don't know where he bought it. He'd just peel it off.
My Dad chewed, it came in a plug. I didn't like the
smell of it" says Gladys.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Favorite Things - Part 3
Today Gladys' favorite thing is:
"My Grand-daughter, Mary Jane, she passed that kidney stone.
I am so happy. She was plum miserable and I was real sad.
Now she's better and I'm glad. She's a good girl.
I don't like kidney stones,
Merle passed one on the way to Sheridan, he didn't like it
at all. He was sick as could be, I didn't think he was driving.
Its funny what you remember and what you don't", says Gladys.
"My Grand-daughter, Mary Jane, she passed that kidney stone.
I am so happy. She was plum miserable and I was real sad.
Now she's better and I'm glad. She's a good girl.
I don't like kidney stones,
Merle passed one on the way to Sheridan, he didn't like it
at all. He was sick as could be, I didn't think he was driving.
Its funny what you remember and what you don't", says Gladys.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Favorite Things Part 2
Gladys loves to listen to music,
when she was younger (in her 90's)
she was known to dance well into the
early hours of the morning.
1. Listening to Jane play the piano.
2. Reciting pieces from memory.
3. Eating all the wonderful food that Dick cooks.
"Don't tell anybody but today I think its got to be sleep, that's
my favorite thing," says Gladys yawning.
when she was younger (in her 90's)
she was known to dance well into the
early hours of the morning.
1. Listening to Jane play the piano.
2. Reciting pieces from memory.
3. Eating all the wonderful food that Dick cooks.
"Don't tell anybody but today I think its got to be sleep, that's
my favorite thing," says Gladys yawning.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Politicking 2008
"I'm glad the election is over. You can lose friends talking
about politics. Somebody always wins and somebody always loses.
We'll just have to make the best of it", says Gladys this morning
after getting the election results.
about politics. Somebody always wins and somebody always loses.
We'll just have to make the best of it", says Gladys this morning
after getting the election results.
Gladys' Favorite Things Part 1
Today, just for today:
1. The sound of the wind really blowin' when you're snugged in
under warm blankets late at night.
2. Chocolate, really good chocolate, the kind that comes in a
pretty box or Sees or something like that. Victoria Brittle
or English toffee is good too.
3. Watching the leaves on the trees blow in the wind while
I'm sitting in my chair. I love to watch the trees.
4. A good hot bath, lots of bubbles, my back scrubbed
and fluffy towels.
5. Getting phone calls from loved ones and friends.
6. Seeing loved ones, friends and neighbors.
7. Taking a good nap.
1. The sound of the wind really blowin' when you're snugged in
under warm blankets late at night.
2. Chocolate, really good chocolate, the kind that comes in a
pretty box or Sees or something like that. Victoria Brittle
or English toffee is good too.
3. Watching the leaves on the trees blow in the wind while
I'm sitting in my chair. I love to watch the trees.
4. A good hot bath, lots of bubbles, my back scrubbed
and fluffy towels.
5. Getting phone calls from loved ones and friends.
6. Seeing loved ones, friends and neighbors.
7. Taking a good nap.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Columbines - Remembering Kay Martini
Gladys looked around for pictures of Kay Martini today
and couldn't find any. We did find this picture of a Columbine
and figured that it was good enough to remember Kay by.
Kay loved Columbines.
Gladys loved Kay and sure misses her.
Bread & Butter Notes
This morning after bath, laundry and chores Gladys
took up her pen and got started with her bread and
butter notes. With each card she read, memories surfaced
and happy moments enjoyed again. So many great cards and
wonderful gifts from friends and relatives.
Dick went to the Otter Post Office and bought three more
books of stamps. Gladys does her best to support this
little Post Office.
Gladys got a special card in the mail today from Lorna and
Spencer Antonik. Lorna is Kay Martini's daughter. Kay was like
a daughter to Gladys. In the card were seeds from
Kay's Columbine patch for Gladys to plant in her garden.
Kay passed away this summer
and is sorely missed by friends, family and neighbors.
"As colorful as those flowers are they are nothing compared to
how colorful Kay was," says Gladys. "I really miss her."
Kay loved her flowers and her garden. Gladys is looking forwards
to new color in her garden in the years to come.
took up her pen and got started with her bread and
butter notes. With each card she read, memories surfaced
and happy moments enjoyed again. So many great cards and
wonderful gifts from friends and relatives.
Dick went to the Otter Post Office and bought three more
books of stamps. Gladys does her best to support this
little Post Office.
Gladys got a special card in the mail today from Lorna and
Spencer Antonik. Lorna is Kay Martini's daughter. Kay was like
a daughter to Gladys. In the card were seeds from
Kay's Columbine patch for Gladys to plant in her garden.
Kay passed away this summer
and is sorely missed by friends, family and neighbors.
"As colorful as those flowers are they are nothing compared to
how colorful Kay was," says Gladys. "I really miss her."
Kay loved her flowers and her garden. Gladys is looking forwards
to new color in her garden in the years to come.
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