Not feeling up to par ... nothing serious or life threatening, but I've lost my voice and have a little sore throat. Chuck should be happy, but he finds this amusing.
I'll give you 1 example. This morning I had peanut butter on my toast. The toast was warm and a little peanut butter dripped on my shirt. Since I'm not feeling well and we don't expect any visitors today I did a poor job of cleaning my shirt. I'll "Shout" it tonight. When Chuck noticed it he pointed to it with a questioning look. I didn't respond so he did it again, only getting that pointer finger closer. Again, no response from me. When he did it again I gently shoved his hand away and gave him a dirty look. That's when he SPOKE, "What happened to your shirt?" Then I told him, although all my words were not clear.
Why is it when I have voice problems people don't talk? Their voice is fine!
OK. I feel better now. Thanks for listening.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Donkey Tails
About 30 or so years ago someone gave me or I purchased at a church bazaar, a cactus called "Donkey Tail" and it has grown. Little pieces fell off and I've started new plants to give away or have them languish in different parts of the house. It never flowered. About 20 years ago I was walking by a store front office that had one in the window with it's long tails draped on the bay window sill. It had flowers on the tails! I'm sure on occasion it was blown on to clear away some of the dust away.
This last year the poor thing thrived on neglect. It grew and I let it. I think I didn't water it for 2 months. Last week I looked at it ... to cut the long strands ... and it had flowers on it! Needless to say, I did not cut it, but did blow the dust bunnies away. When the flowers are gone I will cut it, but for now I'll enjoy the small red flowers. I think the cactus was so dry it probably thought it should reproduce! Of course, I left the plant to grow and there were lots of dust bunnies around it, because I usually have a table in front of it, but we had company and I pulled the table out, so I HAD to get rid of the dust ... and I gave it a drink!
Yes, it was worth the wait. It reminded me of our last 2 weeks in AZ when the cactus bloomed. It was glorious!
The "Torch Cactus" was so stunning to me that we bought one for my brother from B & B Cactus where I also learned more about planting in AZ. I would have planted it and given it a good dose of water. Not in the desert. Plant it and leave it to acclimate for a month, then water it once a month up to a year. That wouldn't work here. Always something new to learn. Just a reminder, BERND, it should be watered ... I forgot to send you a reminder May 1. Sorry
These ocotilla are usually brown sticks, but with the rain, followed by the days of warm weather, they flowered.
This last year the poor thing thrived on neglect. It grew and I let it. I think I didn't water it for 2 months. Last week I looked at it ... to cut the long strands ... and it had flowers on it! Needless to say, I did not cut it, but did blow the dust bunnies away. When the flowers are gone I will cut it, but for now I'll enjoy the small red flowers. I think the cactus was so dry it probably thought it should reproduce! Of course, I left the plant to grow and there were lots of dust bunnies around it, because I usually have a table in front of it, but we had company and I pulled the table out, so I HAD to get rid of the dust ... and I gave it a drink!
Yes, it was worth the wait. It reminded me of our last 2 weeks in AZ when the cactus bloomed. It was glorious!
The "Torch Cactus" was so stunning to me that we bought one for my brother from B & B Cactus where I also learned more about planting in AZ. I would have planted it and given it a good dose of water. Not in the desert. Plant it and leave it to acclimate for a month, then water it once a month up to a year. That wouldn't work here. Always something new to learn. Just a reminder, BERND, it should be watered ... I forgot to send you a reminder May 1. Sorry
These ocotilla are usually brown sticks, but with the rain, followed by the days of warm weather, they flowered.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Lost is Found!
We got home from Tucson and have had a time unpacking. When the suitcases were empty, the things we had shipped arrived. Why did we have so much stuff to send home? When Pat, my sister-in-law died, my brother asked me if I'd like her shoes. They fit! So I accepted his offer. Love the shoes and think fondly of her each time I put a pair on. Chuck calls me Imelda Marcos, but I'm not that bad.
Anyway, back to the LOST. When Bob Myer called me in July, one question he asked me was who did my mother pay to get Dad out of the concentration camp? I had no idea. Bob said he remembers his mother having trouble scraping together the money. That would not have been a problem for us. It was another unanswered puzzle piece for us to ponder.
On March 30, Bob came to Tucson for our last visit until we meet again. Bernd dug out all the books and documentation he had for Bob to browse. And Bob browsed.
In Jan. 2010 I met Renate Neuman and since then I have read the published and translated book which was the journal that Renate's mother kept. Bernd also had this book and it was one that Bob was browsing through. There on page 25 Bob glanced and saw a reference to "the German Escape Tax". Renate's family did not pay it so could not leave legally. We (Meyers and Weinbergs) must have paid it as we left legally. So Bob's question was answered. His mother paid the German Escape Tax.
This is another piece of our history puzzle that we are finding out about. It has reminded me to keep a record of all I find, since I can't ask my now deceased family.
I know I have spelled "Meyer" and "Myer" and they are both correct. In Germany it was "Meyer".
And another question Bob asked was how we are related. I have a genealogy program, Reunion, and saw that our grandmothers were sisters. Now I'm almost finished adding information about our family. Corrections and photos have been added. Just a few missing pieces and I can share it with the family, not sure if they are all interested, but if they save it, it will be there. They don't all have to start when they are in their 60's and 70's like I did. It is fun ... and time consuming.
Until we meet again ... sounds like a song to me.
Anyway, back to the LOST. When Bob Myer called me in July, one question he asked me was who did my mother pay to get Dad out of the concentration camp? I had no idea. Bob said he remembers his mother having trouble scraping together the money. That would not have been a problem for us. It was another unanswered puzzle piece for us to ponder.
On March 30, Bob came to Tucson for our last visit until we meet again. Bernd dug out all the books and documentation he had for Bob to browse. And Bob browsed.
In Jan. 2010 I met Renate Neuman and since then I have read the published and translated book which was the journal that Renate's mother kept. Bernd also had this book and it was one that Bob was browsing through. There on page 25 Bob glanced and saw a reference to "the German Escape Tax". Renate's family did not pay it so could not leave legally. We (Meyers and Weinbergs) must have paid it as we left legally. So Bob's question was answered. His mother paid the German Escape Tax.
This is another piece of our history puzzle that we are finding out about. It has reminded me to keep a record of all I find, since I can't ask my now deceased family.
I know I have spelled "Meyer" and "Myer" and they are both correct. In Germany it was "Meyer".
And another question Bob asked was how we are related. I have a genealogy program, Reunion, and saw that our grandmothers were sisters. Now I'm almost finished adding information about our family. Corrections and photos have been added. Just a few missing pieces and I can share it with the family, not sure if they are all interested, but if they save it, it will be there. They don't all have to start when they are in their 60's and 70's like I did. It is fun ... and time consuming.
Until we meet again ... sounds like a song to me.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Adding a picture ...
In 1948 our family had a reunion and Uncle Fred, Bob's father ... see the previous blog ... was a photographer and took this timed photo. I found this picture about 10 years ago when I was sorting through ALL the pictures I'd inherited from both sides of our family ... Weinberg and Welch ... a task that lasted a few of years. I made a heritage album for us and each of my children.
Then I showed the album to Pat and Bernd. At that time I mentioned that it was too bad that the sun streak was there. Pat was an expert at fixing photos and said she'd love to try to fix it so we scanned the photo.
... and then she worked for hours with these results:
Looks a lot better. Pat couldn't "fix" Uncle Fred so she cropped his face from another picture and pasted it in this picture.
So, who are these people? Top row is Tom Staple (my cousin), John Weinberg (Dad), Fred Myer, Max Weinberg, Hans Staple, BOB MYER.
Middle row is: Claire Weinberg (me), Rena Staple (Tom's twin), Frieda Weinberg (Mom), Gretel Staple, Edith Myer, Margot Myer.
Seated on the ground is: Bertha Meyer and Bernd Weinberg (my brother).
Hans Staple is my Dad's half brother. Fred Myer (changed the spelling of his last name by dropping the first "e") and Bertha Meyer are first cousins of Dad and Uncle Hans. Max Weinberg is the father of both John and Hans and my grandfather who lived with us when we came to the USA.
The Weinberg's moved from Chicago in 1950 and that was the last time I saw Bob ... until yesterday. So what did I do today? Hunted for Pat's pictures and worked to get the pictures on my laptop. I have them on my computer at home.
And we went to 2 quilt shops today, so it's been a wonderful day. The boys are watching AZ in the beginning of March madness. Now I'm going to see how warm the pool is as the temperature will be in the 90's for a couple of days. If it's 90's in March, what will the summer bring? Whew!!
Then I showed the album to Pat and Bernd. At that time I mentioned that it was too bad that the sun streak was there. Pat was an expert at fixing photos and said she'd love to try to fix it so we scanned the photo.
... and then she worked for hours with these results:
Looks a lot better. Pat couldn't "fix" Uncle Fred so she cropped his face from another picture and pasted it in this picture.
So, who are these people? Top row is Tom Staple (my cousin), John Weinberg (Dad), Fred Myer, Max Weinberg, Hans Staple, BOB MYER.
Middle row is: Claire Weinberg (me), Rena Staple (Tom's twin), Frieda Weinberg (Mom), Gretel Staple, Edith Myer, Margot Myer.
Seated on the ground is: Bertha Meyer and Bernd Weinberg (my brother).
Hans Staple is my Dad's half brother. Fred Myer (changed the spelling of his last name by dropping the first "e") and Bertha Meyer are first cousins of Dad and Uncle Hans. Max Weinberg is the father of both John and Hans and my grandfather who lived with us when we came to the USA.
The Weinberg's moved from Chicago in 1950 and that was the last time I saw Bob ... until yesterday. So what did I do today? Hunted for Pat's pictures and worked to get the pictures on my laptop. I have them on my computer at home.
And we went to 2 quilt shops today, so it's been a wonderful day. The boys are watching AZ in the beginning of March madness. Now I'm going to see how warm the pool is as the temperature will be in the 90's for a couple of days. If it's 90's in March, what will the summer bring? Whew!!
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
63 Years Later ...
In 1950 our family moved from Chicago, IL to Walton, NY. That was the last time I saw my second cousin, Hans Myer. This past summer Hans, now Bob, called me and could have knocked me over with a feather, if I wasn't already down weeding the garden. It was 63 years since I last saw Bob! I remembered Bob as being tall, dark and handsome when I first met him and his sister, Margot, in 1947. That was the year his family reunited with their father after WW11.
Bob called because he was doing some research of his family and wondered if I might have some answers. I didn't, but we did tell a few stories and have kept in touch. He told me he lived in Tucson, where my brother lives, which he didn't know. When I asked where specifically in Tucson he then told me Green Vally, which is about 45 minutes south of Bernd's.
Finally, today, we met. And we are getting together again on Saturday at the quilt show +! It was wonderful catching up on some of our past lives. I'm still processing all we chatted about.
That's Bob, me and Bernd. We look good, don't we?
Bob called because he was doing some research of his family and wondered if I might have some answers. I didn't, but we did tell a few stories and have kept in touch. He told me he lived in Tucson, where my brother lives, which he didn't know. When I asked where specifically in Tucson he then told me Green Vally, which is about 45 minutes south of Bernd's.
Finally, today, we met. And we are getting together again on Saturday at the quilt show +! It was wonderful catching up on some of our past lives. I'm still processing all we chatted about.
That's Bob, me and Bernd. We look good, don't we?
Friday, March 1, 2013
February Ends
I made the mistake of taking this photo. Bernd woke up just before I snapped it.
So Chuck got these. As you can see Bernd is watching basketball and I am reading an exciting book.
Our week was spent walking sometimes outside and on cooler days in a mall. Chuck's exciting time at the grocery store happened as we were checking out and the woman in the next checkout picked up her bag with spaghetti sauce in it as the bag broke and splattered all over the back of his pants. Had to wipe him down before he sat in the SSR. Took me 3 washes and lots of Shout stain remover before I could dry them.
On Sun. we went to the Indian Art Fair where there were absolutely lovely art pieces of all kinds.
Dancing ...
rugs ...
Loved the hatband!
and the best art were Bernd's art shoes! After walking at the fair in the cold and wind (my feet actually got cold) we ate at:
and enjoyed a delicious meal. That's when we went home and watched basketball and read.Monday, February 18, 2013
Tucson Zoo
Tucson zoo is smaller than Seneca Park Zoo, but very nice. Nice afternoon.
I loved the pink in this Roseate Spoonbill.
Never noticed the bushy tail of the anteater.
The rhino had plenty of space.
At first I thought the elephants had a very small area ... especially for 5 elephants, but then I saw the HUGE area spread around. Aren't the little ones cute?
.... and when we looked out at sunset from Bernd's kitchen window, this was our view. Perfect day ... high today - 70.
I loved the pink in this Roseate Spoonbill.
Never noticed the bushy tail of the anteater.
The rhino had plenty of space.
At first I thought the elephants had a very small area ... especially for 5 elephants, but then I saw the HUGE area spread around. Aren't the little ones cute?
.... and when we looked out at sunset from Bernd's kitchen window, this was our view. Perfect day ... high today - 70.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Lots to see
Wow! The gem show was awesome! So many vendors with beads, fossils, jewels, furniture. It's an overwhelming museum experience with some less expensive stuff also. On the 8th we went to 1 venue and were there from 10 until 4. The 9th we went in the morning again and came home earlier. Then the 10th we went to a 3rd venue and came home about 1 as I had a concert and the boys had a basketball game.
I'm amazed at all the heavy items that are shipped here for the show and then if it is not sold it has to be shipped back. Smaller dealers had trailers, but they came from all over the world. The things I really liked were either WAY too expensive or huge pieces that would be displayed in an office building.
This was taller than me!
This piece is stone inlaid on the right and a quilted duplicate on the left. It was priced out of my reach.
Exquisite!
Monday we rested. First because we walked more than we had in a long time and because it was cold (down to 34 ... that's cold for AZ) and it rained for 4+ hours, which is unheard of here. The next morning there was snow on all the mountains surrounding Tucson and some schools were closed at the higher elevations because of the icy roads.
Quilt club on Wed. with guest speaker Larkin Van Horn who does quilting with beading.
We walked Bernd's neighborhood and saw a huge variety of cactus. Some yards are carefully manicured and others are left a little more natural. Both are attractive. Besides walking we went to a couple of art galleries. and Fri. we went to the gem show at the convention center. I did buy a few trinkets, but it was hard finding pieces I liked and could afford.
Today we went to a farm market and then took a walk ... not a stroll. Had to get home to watch the basketball game.
Here they are, happily watching.
I'm amazed at all the heavy items that are shipped here for the show and then if it is not sold it has to be shipped back. Smaller dealers had trailers, but they came from all over the world. The things I really liked were either WAY too expensive or huge pieces that would be displayed in an office building.
This was taller than me!This piece is stone inlaid on the right and a quilted duplicate on the left. It was priced out of my reach.
Exquisite!Monday we rested. First because we walked more than we had in a long time and because it was cold (down to 34 ... that's cold for AZ) and it rained for 4+ hours, which is unheard of here. The next morning there was snow on all the mountains surrounding Tucson and some schools were closed at the higher elevations because of the icy roads.
Quilt club on Wed. with guest speaker Larkin Van Horn who does quilting with beading.
We walked Bernd's neighborhood and saw a huge variety of cactus. Some yards are carefully manicured and others are left a little more natural. Both are attractive. Besides walking we went to a couple of art galleries. and Fri. we went to the gem show at the convention center. I did buy a few trinkets, but it was hard finding pieces I liked and could afford.
Today we went to a farm market and then took a walk ... not a stroll. Had to get home to watch the basketball game.
Here they are, happily watching.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Warm and comfortable
What great weather we have here so far. I know it's not going to last ... highs in the 50's over the week-end ... perfect for us. First day we unpacked and just relaxed, but did go out and walked a little at Sabino Canyon, which is just as beautiful as ever and now is a national park. Love those Golden Park Passes ... the best bargain from the government.
Today Bernd went to play table tennis, Chuck went with him and I stayed here and sorted through some sewing stuff. They came home for lunch & off went my brother to play pool while Chuck and I explored some shopping areas ... well, really ... we wanted to try out the vehicle Bernd has for us to drive, a purple Chevvy SSR truck. It is VERY comfortable!
Don't we look cool? A man saw us getting in the purple SSR and liked the color. I said that the truck "spoke to him" and the man said, "Loudly!"
Tomorrow I'll go to a science lecture and the boys are going to see U of A play basketball.
I just saw that Joshua Bell will be here Tucson Symphony is doing Verdi's Requiem on Feb. 15 and 17 and Bell is on Feb. 16. We can be VERY busy!
Today Bernd went to play table tennis, Chuck went with him and I stayed here and sorted through some sewing stuff. They came home for lunch & off went my brother to play pool while Chuck and I explored some shopping areas ... well, really ... we wanted to try out the vehicle Bernd has for us to drive, a purple Chevvy SSR truck. It is VERY comfortable!
Don't we look cool? A man saw us getting in the purple SSR and liked the color. I said that the truck "spoke to him" and the man said, "Loudly!"
Tomorrow I'll go to a science lecture and the boys are going to see U of A play basketball.
I just saw that Joshua Bell will be here Tucson Symphony is doing Verdi's Requiem on Feb. 15 and 17 and Bell is on Feb. 16. We can be VERY busy!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Kilbourn Hall
It's been a while since my last post, but there hasn't been any outstanding events to write about ... until yesterday. Paul and Lisa mentioned a string quartet called BROOKLYN RIDER and have gotten to know them. Then our choir director mentioned them and said they were coming to Rochester. So I went last night.
First, let me say that I now know why I don't go to Kilbourn Hall often. The seats kill my back! That being said, the hall is wonderful in all other aspects. You can see from all angles and the sound is great.
Brooklyn Rider played a variety of pieces, traditional and contemporary. When Judy (Agrelius, my friend that I used to go to concerts with until she moved away) and I would see that a young composer was being performed, we would look at each other and roll our eyes. Usually they weren't as musical as we preferred. I must say, I enjoyed these new pieces, especially the jazzy ones and the 3 small pieces Colin composed. The Alchemist wasn't my favorite. As Colin said, the composer complimented Brooklyn Rider because they were not just playing notes, but playing sounds. It was an interesting piece, but not as musical as I prefer. And then I got to meet Eric, the tall, charming cello player. Very nice evening.
Brooklyn Rider is a very talented group and I hope to hear them again and not just on the 2 CD's I bought last night.
Now off to our next adventure. All the "stuff" I laid out on the bed for our 2 month stay with my brother fits in the suitcase. There is so much for us to do in the sunny, warmer climate. Visit with friends and family, a gem show, book festival, quilt show, lots of walks, concert, science lecture series, basketball and who knows what else!!
First, let me say that I now know why I don't go to Kilbourn Hall often. The seats kill my back! That being said, the hall is wonderful in all other aspects. You can see from all angles and the sound is great.
Brooklyn Rider played a variety of pieces, traditional and contemporary. When Judy (Agrelius, my friend that I used to go to concerts with until she moved away) and I would see that a young composer was being performed, we would look at each other and roll our eyes. Usually they weren't as musical as we preferred. I must say, I enjoyed these new pieces, especially the jazzy ones and the 3 small pieces Colin composed. The Alchemist wasn't my favorite. As Colin said, the composer complimented Brooklyn Rider because they were not just playing notes, but playing sounds. It was an interesting piece, but not as musical as I prefer. And then I got to meet Eric, the tall, charming cello player. Very nice evening.
Brooklyn Rider is a very talented group and I hope to hear them again and not just on the 2 CD's I bought last night.
Now off to our next adventure. All the "stuff" I laid out on the bed for our 2 month stay with my brother fits in the suitcase. There is so much for us to do in the sunny, warmer climate. Visit with friends and family, a gem show, book festival, quilt show, lots of walks, concert, science lecture series, basketball and who knows what else!!
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