Hey John…

Yesterday was so busy I never got to really tell you about it.  I had a great talk with Homer.  I was thinking of calling him and low and behold he decides to give me a call before I could get to him first.  He leaves a beautiful heartfelt message which I have saved for you when you return.  We talked about all sorts of things, which is the way with Homer.  He has been so inspired and excited about doing his art out of other peoples stuff and creating joy for them.  I don’t think I could do his words justice.  I did like a quote he had by Marcel Duchamp…

I force myself to contradict myself in order to avoid conforming to my own taste.

I like that.  Mull that over for a bit.

He also got me hooked on The Daily Show by John Stewart while talking about AIG.  Don’t worry, by the time you read this it will be another investment/banking company that will be in the news.  It is only getting crazier out here…the walls are crumbling.  Anyways…I watched it on the internet and it is a riot.  OMG I cannot believe that we get the true news from a comedy show.  Only in America.

Here are some pictures from the “Long Trail Market”…

Dan the man.  

Those meat hooks I told you about…

After talking with Homer Kathy & I went to get your Prius.  It is all shiny and new looking.  I found this can of “new car scent” in the car.  I don’t know about the cleaning job…it didn’t smell before…the rugs were just dirty.  Hmmm…not sure about this cleaning job if they need to cover up the odor.  None-the-less…Gabe & I will be using this on the stinky Subaru.

Here are the pictures from Fiddler on the Roof.  I loved the musical.  It was fun seeing drama again.

Anne, Kathy, me & Betsy.  Just like the old MMU days of going to see kids in a play.  We had such fun being together.  This is the second week in a row we have gotten together.  It is so easy yet seems to take so long to make it work.  Notice Betsy & I have the same sweaters yet different colors.

Shy Ty…

Elsa and Paul…

Candace and Elsa…

Elsa and Andrew.  He choreographed the whole play and did an amazing job. 

So that was yesterday.  Here is Jessi and the end of my Thursday.  She came by to visit and we went grocery shopping together.  Thank goodness she came to keep me awake and focused at 10:00 at night.  We closed the store down at 11:00.

My day was filled with yoga.  I had my 8am class then my toddler class at 10:00.  Today I had a special event at St. Mikes with the CVU 10th grade.  I was one of a few yoga and meditation classes.  That was a nice way to end their event.  It was fun for me.

From there I got Gabe…stopped in to say hey to Hannah & Dave at Talent…Gabe got a much needed belt…went to the chiropractor…dropped Gabe at Bolton…cleaned and cooked…got Gabe…visited with Jessi.

There.  Can you tell I am tired?  That 1:30 am sleeping time is too late.  Well, it is almost 1:00 right now so I better get to bed.  I am up early tomorrow.

Much love to you John.   love….d  

John…

I am exhausted and going to bed.  I just returned from seeing Elsa in “Fiddler on the Roof” at Castleton.  I have pictures and tales for tomorrow.

Good night.  love…d

Top of the Evening to you John…

I’m sure you would have found some Irish translation for this letter as you did the pirate speak.  I’ll pass in the event I could not turn it off.

Today felt busy.  I did needed things today and got the hose ready for the pool.  I went to walk with Jill and Dublin this morning.  This was Dublin’s first dog walk  with other dogs since his accident.  He is doing great and had so much fun with Chai and Satori.  I got home and was able to get water flowing into the pool.  Hopefully between tonight and tomorrow I can get the pool back up to being half full.  I trust the pool will not blow over now.

Gabe had an orthodontists appointment today to get his lacrosse mouth guard.  He will return to get testing to see if he needs braces.  His teeth have moved quite a bit however maybe they need a little help.  It will be his decision.  Kristin is getting braces on my birthday…what an April Fool’s Day trick!

I had teen yoga tonight.  It was fun.  I played celtic music.  They are strong kids.

Not much excitemment around here for St. Patty’s Day.  Gabe was all decked out in green.  I found one shirt that had a patch of green on it.  Most kids I asked today were not doing anything green.  No one really knew what corned beef and cabbage was…maybe that is good.  We had baked beans and perogies tonight that had potato filling.  That’s the closest I got.  I was thinking of having a Guiness but it seems too big to drink.  Maybe I will change my mind. 

It is funny-odd being in this homogenous culture in Vermont.  There are no real Greek…Italian…or Irish areas.  Living in Endicott and Pittsburgh we had such strong ethnics.  I had trouble pronouncing many of my friends last names.  I still like reading the paper at home to see those last names…many ending in “ski”.  Pittsburgh was the same way.  St. Patrick’s Day was a real celebration.  Here in Vermont we have the lake people…the mountain dwellers…the hikers…the bikers.  It is interesting these differences.  Not good or bad…just different.

Max called today.  He is in Delaware with friends for a few days for his school break.  They did go to a beach and he hopped in the ocean and thought of you.  Something he had to do.  They are being spoiled by friends’ parents and having fun.  They are off to see Watchman.  He is trying to finish reading it first.

Oh…Gabe and I stopped in and saw Dan at the “Long Trail Community Market” today.  He let us wander around and see the place.  Wow…it is so big inside.  He was giving details to Bill H.  He has much to do to change the atmosphere and I know he will do it.  Gabe & I did peak in the back freezer and saw the meat hooks.  It looked like a spooky movie scene.  I took some pictures however Gabe is using the upstairs computer so the picts will have ot wait for another day.

Time for bed.  Sleep well John under these stars.  May the luck of the Irish shine down on you.  love…diane 

      

Hi John….

How do you like the title of this letter?  Yes…Dan G. will be renting and living in the old Jonesville store and making it into a community market!  I am thrilled with his plans.  So here is the deal.  You know he started the Back Country Pizza business which has been doing well.  I heard he was cooking them at the Green Grocer’s spot.  When I heard that Chris was closing I emailed Dan the question “what was he  now going to do?”  He said he didn’t have a clue yet and he had just given his notice at his other job.  Then I get another email with his big plans.  He hopes to open May or June 1st.  He wants to create a community kitchen where others can come and cook or bake….test out recipes..or whatever.   As you can imagine there is a ton of stuff to do before he opens.  I offered my help and I’m sure he could use yours when you return.   This is exciting.  I’ll keep you posted on the details.  Oh, there is a space for rent upstairs that would be good for a massage or artist person.  That is the exciting Jonesville news.

I spent the morning cleaning the yoga space and the house.  I went for a short run with Chai.  Satori needs to give her leg a rest.  I left her home with a bone.  After that I went to pick up your newly fixed Prius.  They did a good job.  Gabe asked me a question that I still need to answer.  The guy at the shop didn’t know either.  So we have a $500 deductable on our cars in case of an accident.  Since you hit an animal it is only a $100 deductable.  Gabe asked what if you swirved to avoid hitting an animal and hit a tree.  What is your deductable then?  I hope the answer is still $100 or else the animals are at a disadvantage.  I will have to get that answered sometime.

I brought your summer tires and will get them on, have an oil change and detail the interior to your car.  That light tan fabric always looks so ratty.  I think a Spring cleaning is necessary for that car.  So when you return you will have a clean happy car.

I needed to call Shane today and ask for you driver’s licence for some paperwork.  I have many other numbers yet didn’t have that one.  I decided to call him later and in 5 minutes he called me.  This was the third time I ever talked to him and he called at the right time and had your licence number handy.  Interesting.

I did a few more small errands this afternoon and got home at 3:00.  Gabe & I played a little lacrosse.  I got better as we continued on.  It helps that I wear my glasses.  Chai and Satori loved chasing and stealing the balls.  At some point we walked over and looked at the pool and it was almost empty.  The bottom hose had popped out due to ice melting.  Ooops.  There is a big ice cude still in there however I need to fill it soon.  Gabe & I hauled the hose into the garage for overnight to help avoid it freezing more.  I will lay it in the sun tomorrow to try and melt the ice in the hose.  Maybe I can get Janet’s water into the pool tomorrow.  I guess I will also need to treat the water.

Speaking of water your poopometer’s light is totally out.  I tried another batery and it still did not work.  Maybe something got dislodged accidently due to traffic in and out of the house.  Not sure.  I’ll investigate that also tomorrow.  The good thing is that we are trained now…at least I am. 

Yoga tonight felt good.  Great to practice with such good friends.  You are missed there also.  So today marks 3 weeks since you left.  I imagine you are really in your groove now…and passed the honeymoon stage.  I send my love and energy your way.  I imagine you could use a boost right about now.  Much love…d