Its been a while since I've blogged. I have so many good things happening
in my life. I am loving the country and the garden has been keeping me busy. I take
evening hikes and spend time crocheting, riding my bike and writing. My granddaughter Sophia has been helping me in the garden. She is determined to grow a 500lb
pumpkin and it looks like it is coming along quite nicely.
My “Polona” book is off again, and I am crossing my fingers its final. I had to do away with Cimino Kid and bring on a younger faster and agile cowboy who wears a black cowboy hat and boots. I named him “Trip." I also have a few more stories on "Nature Special Task Team - Poppy and Marshal." I am going to make it a series.
I also started a biography of my late husband. I have more interviews to do and I am putting the dates and years together. He did so much in his lifetime and its getting interesting. I did my first history lecture in Paso Robles on the westside. I had a few people from LA and Arroyo Grande. It was nice and relaxing. At the end, they asked if they could take my picture. They were great.
I had a disturbing call from my big brother who works at Good Sam hospital. He asked me if I could make him masks. He said the hospital had him sign out a mask a couple days ago, and he has been wearing the same one for days. I made him several masks and met him in Gilroy. It was nice to see him. He is so serious and I love him. I made him smile after he called me "Chata" my childhood name. I made several more masks for Don Chapin Co., Monterey County Bank, Pezzini Farm, and Lucky's employees who make my coffee in the morning. A big "thank you" to my daughter who cut the fabric and Sophia who ironed the masks.
Helping others makes me feel good. Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference. We are living in strange times. I hope and pray we find a cure for this virus. Please be safe.
I will end with this quote.
"Make happiness a priority and be gentle with yourself in the process."
My little helper 'Sophia"
OOH looking forward to all, especially the 500 pound pumpkin. Gee twins at birth, garden, read, write and crochet have been my regular unwinds after work. I couldn't agree more and love the difference you made with the masks! We had snow here Mother's Day weekend, not much, so peas and bean seeds are just sprouts for now. Ooh I love Paso Robles, Jolon, and so many of the towns near you. Ooh Frank's and your story will be grand to read some day! I am so glad you are getting to share your history research, we need to keep it alive and genealogy. Keep living and loving, Viola
ReplyDeleteViola, It's so nice to hear from you. Someday lets do a clam bake. I heard so much about them from Marilyn. Love the life you live. Julie D
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