Fall is in the windy air. The leaves are hanging on for dear life. The air is clear and pure and
chilly. I am seeing more and more of the surrounding prairie and the shield of leaves thins.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Adios Minot
Yes "adios". I have enjoyed Mexican Food 3 of the evenings I have been here. This is a long time in Minot for me. Lots of TV, mostly after I fell asleep. Got some exercise walkeing in the Mall.
Now I know how to differentiate between a Housing Unit and a Group Living Quarters. The weather is gorgeous fall time stuff. I am headed home tomorrow and then looking forward to Con's visit and the Writing Seminar and the JOB and then getting ready to roll south.
Now I know how to differentiate between a Housing Unit and a Group Living Quarters. The weather is gorgeous fall time stuff. I am headed home tomorrow and then looking forward to Con's visit and the Writing Seminar and the JOB and then getting ready to roll south.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Back in School
Well they call it school. Training, really is what it is. 8 hours of training. I am staying
happy and positive. Counting my blessings. I am fortunate to have been choosen to work on the census project. The Census is Demanded by the US Constitution. Every 10 years since 1790. This the the 23rd. It is important in all of the ways that it affects economics. Representation in Congress is based on the census and projects and federal monies are distributed on the basis of the Census. A state like ND hopes to count every single living being.
Three and a half or four more days and then the 2-3 weeks of work will be FUN. I enjoy the driving, working with numbers and seeing new people and places.
Challenge to eat RIGHT when eating out is the only option.
happy and positive. Counting my blessings. I am fortunate to have been choosen to work on the census project. The Census is Demanded by the US Constitution. Every 10 years since 1790. This the the 23rd. It is important in all of the ways that it affects economics. Representation in Congress is based on the census and projects and federal monies are distributed on the basis of the Census. A state like ND hopes to count every single living being.
Three and a half or four more days and then the 2-3 weeks of work will be FUN. I enjoy the driving, working with numbers and seeing new people and places.
Challenge to eat RIGHT when eating out is the only option.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Marcia's in Minot
I got a call early Friday morning asking that I come out of retirement from the work I had done for the Census Bureau in May sooooooo--- here I am doing 5 days of school to be followed by 2 or 3 weeks of work. I am happy about this. I enjoy the work and the pay. So Wes Minear, with whom I am riding back to AZ in October gladly extended his stay here and we will travel south when
this work is finished. The Bureau projects about the 15th of October.
Meanwhile I have the Prairie School of the Arts Memoir Writing Workshop to plan for and anticipate and my Sis Connie is coming to visit for 10 days. All is very very well.
this work is finished. The Bureau projects about the 15th of October.
Meanwhile I have the Prairie School of the Arts Memoir Writing Workshop to plan for and anticipate and my Sis Connie is coming to visit for 10 days. All is very very well.
Friday, September 18, 2009
White Earth Valley
Off to White Earth Valley and the Krieger Ranch. We will walk where our "first People Brothers and Sisters Walked" all these long years ago and now. It is a beautiful day. The weather promises to be absolutely loving.
I have newly dug beets to prepare. Pickles, buttered beets, Harvard Beets(like my mother would make). A gift from a prairie garden man who sees his labors like my father did. Harvest to share.
I have newly dug beets to prepare. Pickles, buttered beets, Harvard Beets(like my mother would make). A gift from a prairie garden man who sees his labors like my father did. Harvest to share.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Time Flies By
Wednesday evening. What happened to Mon and Tues?? Wonderful Bluegrass Quartet Concert in Stanley. The harmony had the hair on my arms standing on end. I loved it. Beautiful weather, hot by most standards. low 90's. cool evenings, 50's. Trees are nearly bare. I can see the road from the house now. That is a nice change when it first happens and then I want the privacy again.
Wes picked more chokecherries. The syrup I made is disappearing on vanilla ice cream. I found Mereith's canning equipment for separating the cherry juice from the seed pits. The magic she worked with the juice will help me out I hope.
Grasshoppers everywhere. A zillion a least. They are on their last days as the greenery disappears. Today Wes counted the young spruce trees. There are 80 of them. All very healthy.
About 30 of them still need to be moved to spots where they will have enough room.
Wes picked more chokecherries. The syrup I made is disappearing on vanilla ice cream. I found Mereith's canning equipment for separating the cherry juice from the seed pits. The magic she worked with the juice will help me out I hope.
Grasshoppers everywhere. A zillion a least. They are on their last days as the greenery disappears. Today Wes counted the young spruce trees. There are 80 of them. All very healthy.
About 30 of them still need to be moved to spots where they will have enough room.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Sunday Morning
A little CBS Sunday morning, a little face the Nation. A little walk on the prairie, very foggy this
morning. Heavy dew on the grass, Leaves are dropping from the trees, not a full blown raining down, just a gentle drizzle. A leaf here, a leaf there, like maybe she won't notice if we just take a nibble from the corner of the cake. --------A lot of color, rust, brown, pale yellow where a few days ago it was the full spectrum of greens. No birds at the feeders I refilled yesterday. It seems they gave up on me in those days when I neglected them.
Wes and I will drive to Stanley this afternoon to hear a Bluegrass musical performance at the Sybll Center. I am looking forward to that.
Great supper with Chef Dorothy and Graham at their little house on the prairie last night. Their sanctuary is an inviting place to visit!!!!
morning. Heavy dew on the grass, Leaves are dropping from the trees, not a full blown raining down, just a gentle drizzle. A leaf here, a leaf there, like maybe she won't notice if we just take a nibble from the corner of the cake. --------A lot of color, rust, brown, pale yellow where a few days ago it was the full spectrum of greens. No birds at the feeders I refilled yesterday. It seems they gave up on me in those days when I neglected them.
Wes and I will drive to Stanley this afternoon to hear a Bluegrass musical performance at the Sybll Center. I am looking forward to that.
Great supper with Chef Dorothy and Graham at their little house on the prairie last night. Their sanctuary is an inviting place to visit!!!!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Saturday Morning-Dog on the Road
Largest problem in my life is the Duke Dog on the Road. Fear, Fear.
Dog training involves teaching myself. I have lessons to learn, Patience,
perseverance and uniformity. Consistency....... A beautiful Dog. A tall regal,
shepard. Now we are watering Spruce Trees, picking chokecherries and training
ourselves and the dog.
Dog training involves teaching myself. I have lessons to learn, Patience,
perseverance and uniformity. Consistency....... A beautiful Dog. A tall regal,
shepard. Now we are watering Spruce Trees, picking chokecherries and training
ourselves and the dog.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Again on Friday.
Dottie and I have just had a summit meeting concerning activities of the Prairie School of the Arts at Flaxton. My assignment is to gather a mailing list. And so I am on the that now. I have committed on hour. Be interesting to see how long I can stay focused and on task. I am working on my focus and completion habits at this MOMENT. Love to all and especially to my. (smile) MNO
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