January 2021

A New Year, and a new start.  January was still a dry and warm month.  We had just a couple of days where we got only a dusting of snow.  We are starting to get worried about the water situation for for 2021. 

Like most of the nation, we sat in horror, as we watched the nation's capital building being desecrated, and looted by the riots of January 7th.  And like most of the nation, we were grateful that the law enforcements were able to identify and charge the majority of those involved.  Such a horrible act to witness on one of our most precious national building.

Dave and I didn't do anything, but "shelter at home", and continue to follow the Covid guidelines.  According to our new governor's guidelines, we should be getting our vaccines next month.  Governor Cox is agressively rolling out the vaccines to Utahans.  We are hoping he will be a strong leader for our state and continue to help get us back on our feet.  He seems to be moving us in the right direction.  

One evening towards the end of the month, our friend, (Dave Argyle - the friend who invited us to the movie last month), came over for dinner.  The 3 of us had a great evening, laughing, sharing stories, and just relaxing around the table. 

Unfortunately, our grandchild lost the Denny's job, and is now looking for new employment.  Hopefully, it won't be long before a new job opens up.

Here's hoping you and your family are doing well, and staying healthy.  Happy and Healthy New Year.

December 2020

December was a rather warm and dry month, where we live.  We had a couple of small snow showers, but it was usually less than a couple inches of snow, and it was melted off by noon.

Dave and I are still "sheltering at home", but the covid is starting to hit closer to home for us.  Our neighbor across the street came down with the virus this month, and a dear friend of my for many years lost her husband the first part of the month.  We also discovered that Dave's son and my son also contracted the virus, but recovered.  I also discoverd that quite a few of my nieces and nephews also came down with the virus, but like most young people, recovered rather quickly, without problems.

A dear friend of mine, who lives around the corner, stopped by and left me with an Amaryliss bulb.  It quickly sprouted and produced 6 large red blooms, which lasted all month long.  It was quite a cheerful addtion to our house.

Our grandchild landed a job at Denny's and after one week as a trainee, was quickly waiting on tables and earning a good amount of tips, (and a boost to the confidence level as well).  Dave stopped by a couple of times for breakfast, while I was at work at Honey Baked Hams.

I put up our Christmas tree the first weekend in December.  Opal immediately thought that it was there for her enjoyment.  The lights were quite an attraction that she simply could not ignore.

For Hanukkah this year, I made a challuah bread and topped it with a homemade "Everything Bagel" topping.  It was quite a hit, and enjoyed by everyone who stopped by the house.  I made enough of the topping to use on other things, (i.e.:  noodles, toast, etc.).

The week of the 20th, Jared and Martin stopped by for a couple of days to visit.  They were traveling from San Diego, (where Martin had be working as a visiting ICU nurse) to their home in Minneapolis.  Dave and the two of them stoppey by Denny's to have breakfast, and see our grandchild, while I was at work at Honey Baked Ham.  They took up way too much time in the booth, talking and laughing, but rewarded with a handsome tip.

Dave is always happy when Jared can find the time to come visit.  But, they needed to get on the road to try to beat a snowstorm that was moving in on their route, and would be settling in by the time they hit home.

On News Year's Eve,  a friend invitied Dave and I to join him and his family to a movie theatre to see a showing of "Wonder Woman 1984", (he had received a gift from one of his daughters of a family pass for admittance of up to 20 people for the showing).  We went to a 6:30 PM showing and had a great time, (there were only about 50 people in the whole theatre, and we all enjoyed the show and got home by 9:00.

I finished up at Honey Baked at the end of December,  It was an experience!  I made an OK wage, got 2 hams and 1 turkey breast.  The manager said I was the best seasonal phone person they had ever hired, and they definately wanted me back for the Easter season.  I'll have to think about that.

Dave and I are doing our best to stay healthy, and are waiting for our turn to get the vaccine.  It looks like I would be eligible for mine in mid February.  Here's hoping all our family and friends can stay healthy and strong and can beat this beast.  Let's hope 2021 will be much better than 2020 was.