Fri Apr 28, 2017
Handled e-mail. Prepped for work shift. CSM 2PM-

Thu Apr 27, 2017
Day off from CSM. Prepped church bulletin and insert. Copied them at church, walked a mile of Ogunquit Beach and back. Home and ironed CSM shirt then crashed, not used to working yet.

Wed Apr 26, 2017
Cutty Sark, 8AM-5PM.

Tue Apr 25, 2017
Recommenced Cutty Sark season, 8AM-6PM.

Mon Apr 24, 2017
Following breakfast Ken & I went to Portsmouth for grocery shopping stopping at the motel enroute to talk with Hal about work...I'm restarting tomorrow. Following shopping, we went to Pierce Island and enjoyed an in-car picnic lunch.

Sun Apr 23, 2017
Church with Ken followed by Church Council meeting. Brunch at York Hospital cafeteria with a couple of church ladies.

Sat Apr 22, 2017
Prepared church bulletin and insert for copying, took it to church to copy, discovered a mistake, returned home to correct then went back to church to finalize bulletin prep.

Thu Apr 20, 2017
Walked Wells Beach. Prepared bulletin & insert for Sunday's church service. Handled e-mail. Studied Cutty Sark's ResNexus grid in preparation of starting work next week.

Wed Apr 19, 20017
The third Wednesday of the month, Soup's On.
Hal called from the Cutty Sark and we selected next week as my starting date for this season.
Volunteered at Soup's On.

Tue Apr 18, 2017
Ken back at work. I walked Wells Beach. Spread lawn fertilizer with crabgrass control. Cleared e-mail. Mailed Dept of Labor form. Deposited check from Ken (monthly share of household expenses). Finally touched bases with Maine Coast Masonry to firm up hardscaping project here (walkways and parking area surfaces). Projected start 4-6 weeks, 1/2 cost up front, final payment upon completion.

Mon Apr 17, 2017
Ken's final day off after vacation. We walked Wells Beach. Shopped for groceries and exchanged wrong sized jeans, for Ken, at Kohl's, in Portsmouth.

Easter Sun Apr 16, 2017
Ken & I up at 4 AM to prepare the sound system for our church's Easter Sunrise worship service. Following the service, we had breakfast at our church, then assisted with cleanup. We went to Ken's brother's home, on the Nubble, for a family brunch. Crashed at home.

Sat Apr 15, 2017
Ken & I raked our lawn, then helped with preparations for the church's Easter breakfast.

Fri Apr 14, 2017
Ken & I walked Wells Beach. We attended the community Good Friday worship service at the noontime Wells Ogunquit Methodist church. I copied bulletins for Easter Services while Ken readied the church sound systems for Easter Sunrise and Easter morning worship services. Ate dinner at The Steakhouse.

Thu Apr 13, 2017
With Ken assisted in preparations for Maundy Thursday worship service, the attended the noontime event. We went to Portsmouth to do some shopping.  

Wed Apr 12, 2017
Walked Ogunquit Beach with Ken. Prepared bulletins for Easter week worsip services. 

Tue Apr 11, 2017
Assisted with making spaghetti sauce for Table of Plenty community meal, with Ken. We walked the Marginal Way from Israel Head to Perkins Cove and back. Assisted with Table of Plenty meal preparation (making salad). Enjoyed dinner there.

Mon Apr 10 2017
Day trip to Foster's Point, Bath, ME, with Ken. Walked trails in an Audubon Sanctuary. Lunch at the Kennebec Tavern in Bath, Viewed Bath Iron Works from a dog walking park.

Fri Mar 17, 2017
St. Patrick's Day. Worked on computer projects. Copied bulletins at church, set up for Sunday's Worship Café. Helped at a dinner put on by the York Masonic Lodge the proceeds from which will be donated to ur church.

Sat Apr 8, 2017
Sunny day, but windy. Completed housekeeping tasks before dinner, then completed paperwork to submit to Labor Dept.  Walked Wells Beach, Stiff northwest wind, but otherwise beautiful. Glad I had a skullcap and scarf with my wind jacket.

Fri Apr 7, 2017
It stopped raining before dawn, but remained cloudy most of the day. following breakfast here with Ken, I went to our, church, at York Beach, to copy bulletins stopping at the cable company to exchange our data modem for a newer unit aa suggested by the cable company. There was a long line, so did not wait. Stopped at the motel and chatted with Hal. Another couple of weeks and I will recommence work at the front desk. Completed copying and assembling bulletins for Sunday's Palm Sunday worship. Also copied orders of worship for the Easter sunrise service, and the Maundy Thursday worship service. During the trip home I again stopped at the cable company with old modem in hand. There still was a long line, but I waited it out and received the new unit. Also stopped at Hannaford's where I picked up a few grocery items. Took Clynk recyclable cans and bottles to the collection center and withdrew $275, bottle/can deposits from the church's account to take to the church treasurer on Sunday.

Thu Apr 6 2017
Rainy day. Dropped car off for routine service and cruise control repair and walked home. Completed bulletin inserts for Sunday' worship. When advised that car was ready, I walked to pick it up. got a little wet, rain was not heavy at the time. Cleared e-mail. Broiled chicken breast for my dinner, and for Ken's lunch tomorrow.

Wed Apr 5, 2017
Traditional breakfast with Ken; fruit (cantaloupe), oatmeal, Danish washed down with coffee. I had my hearing aids tweaked (Greenland, NH), printed Palm Sunday church bulletin covers at Staples, shopped at Best Buy & Market Basket (Portsmouth, NH), then home to finalize church bulletins for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Easter Sunrise worship services. Had 40 minute phone interview with State Department of Labor confirming my eligibility for unemployment benefits.
Attended Wells-Ogunquit School Districts production of Mary Poppins performed by students in their new high school auditorium. Very nicely done.

Mon Apr 3, 2017
Ken & I drove to West Hartford, CT, for his annual physical. His doctor is leaving the group in which he practices. Ken will be searching for a local primary care physician. We enjoyed a nice dinner at Ken's mother's home that she prepared.

Sat Apr 1, 2017
A cruel April Fools joke: 6-inches of snow. Neighbor with snowblower cleared around the cars. Ken did not go to work. Early afternoon Ken went out and shoveled the areas not cleared. Snow continued to fall but did nor accumulate very much more. We went to The Steakhouse for dinner. So excellent!

Fri March 31, 2017
Out early as the ocean tide was at walking stage. I did Wells Beach following Ken's departure to work. Completed various household tasks. Started to snow around 6 PM, shoveled 3-inches from walkway and Ken's half of the parking pad.

Thu Mar 30, 2017
Recapping the week; Ken off on Monday, had to call the plumber to replace a seal in the leaking toilet, did the usual grocery shopping, filet minon for dinner (manager's special from Hannaford's) turned out nicely. Tuesday, I walked half of Wells Beach due to start of rain. Wednesday, met with paving contractor and received his bid for walkway and parking area restoration. Spent 1-1/2 hr. on phone and computer with Larry helping refine a spreadsheet he developed to justify his decision to move into a elder care community.

Today, beautiful sunshine, first in several days. Household tasks followed by work on the computer: this blog, church project labels for Ken, formatting bulletin for Sunday's Worship Café service.
copied the bulletin at church, then walked Ogunquit Beach on the return trip.

Sun March 26, 2017
Recapping yesterday: walked Wells Beach, worked on financial payments for April, receive the refund check from Sears credit card account for overpayment when transferring the account to my new Discover card, watched the Oregon University Ducks basketball team trounce Kansas as part of the March Madness tournament.

Today, Ken & I attended church, followed by a Church Council meeting and lunch with Peggy, a church friend, at the hospital cafeteria. Discussed, by phone, with Larry his decision not to take a senior living apartment unit in Portland OR, that became available and wait for a larger unit to become available either in that complex or the future availability of one in another locale.

Thu Mar 23, 2017
Sunday, larger than normal attendance at Worship Café. Our brunch group did not convene, Ken & I enjoyed a meal at the hospital cafeteria. Walked Ogunquit Beach later in the afternoon.

Monday, Ken off from work, we met with a landscaping contractor to review plans for a quote to repair and replace walkways and parking area. We grocery shopped in Portsmouth, stopping for hamburgers at Union Bluff in York. Church friends Carolyn and Don Parsons were there. We shared their table.

Tuesday, with Ken back at work, I walked Wells Beach. Received a phone message from Connie, of the Cutty Sark, that I am welcome there for another season. I will coordinate with Hal, the winter desk clerk to sub for him while he takes a few weeks off in April.

Wednesday, I met with another landscaping contractor to obtain quote. Raw windy day, but I ventured out and purchased a new shower curtain and bath mat to drip onto after showering. Picked up a bouquet of lilies to remind us that Spring is here, and some tea bags with which to ease the wintery chill.

Today, still chilly, but not as much wind. Prepared the church bulletins for Sunday's Worship Café. Walked Wells Beach. A light wind from the northwest flattened the surf causing the formidable Atlantic to be more like a big lake. Republican health care act to repeal and replace the existing Affordable Care Act with a less effective plan (Trumpcare) was scheduled to be voted on by the US House of Representatives but has been postponed or laid to rest...whatever.

Sat Mar 18, 2017
Ken off to work. Following morning tasks I walked Wells Beach. Not too bad at 32-degrees and a light onshore breeze ruffling the surface of the sea just enough to produce surf music. Had to quit singing so that I could enjoy listening to it.
Sent inquiries to HomeAdviser.com for available contractors who would quote on replacing our back walkway and regarding the parking area so water will not puddle there. Received their response with names of 3 (sort of local) contractors. Had two immediate calls from local contractors with good references who were notified directly by the service. Have meetings scheduled with the two, here. One tomorrow and the other on Wed.

Thu Mar 16, 2017
Bright sunshine this morning, but with wind. Ken back at work. Following AM tasks, I went to Hannaford's, picked up Rx and wine. Worked on church bulletin. Handled e-mail issues. Called Bren at work to check in after storm.
Found that my Sears credit account balance was transferred to my new Discover no-interest card. A payment I had sent Sear's to reduce transfer balance crossed with the transfer creating a $1500 credit at Sears. They will issue me a refund check. Should receive it around April 1.

OUTRAGE
We Americans are urged not to become complacent as a result of the current political atrocities. Complacency is, or can be viewed as, a form of acceptance. That stance would become a plank for the construction of an unstable less admired platform from which the world would view the United States of America. We are counseled to continually express our outrage and vent our dissatisfaction at our voting booths.

I am OUTRAGED:

that the sitting POTUS has accused the former administration of a serious political crime, wire tapping his residence, without a shred of evidence to support the allegation;

that there are apparent ties between current administration, along with recently fired presidential cabinet members, and the dictator and supporters of Russia;

at the frequent presidential barrage against branches and boards of US government, including individuals, wherein his decisions are not supported;

at the profound lack of fixed principals and ideology displayed by the POTUS;

where time is wasted in engaging in unconstitutional and irrelevant diatribe instead of filling essential cabinet positions;
 
at the consistent misunderstanding and misquoting of our US constitution and laws
 
at the narcissistic appearances before select supporters apparently to bolster the faltering POTUS image;

Wed Mar 15, 2017
Sunny, calm morning. I joined Ken to clean up after the storm. Estimated snow fall was 14-18 inches. Neighbor with snow blower helped clear heavier portions of accumulation around cars. finished by mid-afternoon, ate lunch and crashed.

Tue Mar 14, 2017
Snow started, on schedule, at 8AM. Wind picking up. Blizzard warning issued. We dealt with email and Facebook, keeping abreast of storm and political issues (repeal and replacement of Affordable Care Act). Ken took snow-day from work. Airports along NE coast all closed. Periodically checked snow height against exterior doors shoveling of entrance decks as required. Strong winds blew snow against windows where it collected obscuring view. Mid-afternoon Ken went out and shoveled the drifting snow along our entrance paths. Close to a foot accumulation as best as he could estimate due to drifting. I did my share nursing a snifter of brandy. We were fortunate not to have lost power as did many in the area. Stopped snowing mid-evening.

Mon Mar 13, 2017
Ken's day off. After morning activities went to Portsmouth to grocery shop, gas up car. Took finger sandwiches, chips, ginger ale and had an in-car picnic on Pierce Island, Portsmouth. At home, noticed siding on seasonal neighbor's home blowing in wind. Ken secured it with masking tape. I called neighbors and advised them. Major snow storm forecast for tomorrow.

Sun Mar 12, 2017
Eastern Daylight Time. Church followed by brunch at York Hospital cafeteria. Crashed at home.

Sat Mar 11, 2017
Finalized church bulletins and copied them at church. Set up for Worship Café.

Thu Mar 9, 2017
Phone call from Salem Advisory Group advising me that paperwork for home ownership issue is ready for filing. It is not possible to remove Pearson's name from the loan document, but it was changed from me AND him to me OR him. There is no title involved as the purchase was made via a personal loan. Therefore, like buying a lawnmower. I mailed the forms to the State,

I completed the bulletin and took it to copy at the church. Set the room up for Sunday's Worship Café service as usual.

Wed Mar 8, 2017
Ken off from work. Dermatologist appointment to check healing of recent surgery.
all looks good. We had pancakes at Norma's then went to Lowe's in Greenland to buy a heat vent diffuser to replace the old rusted one. Ken reinstalled it and it sure looks good.

Tue Mar 7, 2017
Reviewed e-mails. E-mailed Senators King and Collins to support removal of Trump from office via Constitutional Amendment 25, or...?
Transferred $1000.00 from savings for payment to Sears to lower balance for transfer to Discover card. Lowers account transfer fee.

Mon Mar 6, 2017
Took requested documentation relating to home title issue to Kevin Colley, SAG. 
Ken & I went shopping for groceries, gasoline, etc. in Portsmouth. Stopped at Union Bluff for hamburger special on the return trip.

Sun Mar 5, 2017
Church this morning, followed by brunch at Norma's Restaurant with the regular group. Then home and crash!

Sat Mar 4, 2017
Haircut at 9:15 AM.
Bren called.
Worked on my final directives. Completed an online durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare.
Added to my Personal Historian memories.

Fri March 3, 2017
Received call from Kevin Colley, Salem Advisory Group, telling me that he had found an attorney who would look into my home title issue. Asked me to bring paperwork to his office. I assembled paperwork to take to him on Monday.
Plumber, Bion Noble repaired leaking toilet in master bathroom, replaced faulty faucet in master bathroom sink and adjusted shower hot water handle.
I worked on a Personal Historian entry.

Thu Mar 2, 2017
Walked Wells Beach. Submitted publicity re: Worship Café to Publicity Partners. Prepared Sunday's church service bulletin. Went to the church and copied it. 

Wed Mar 1, 2017
Volunteer at Soup's On, Wells Congregational Church. Estimate 50-60 guests, served baked ham, escalloped potatoes, peas, topped off with sherbet over fruit cocktail. Stacked chair following meal.
Received and activated my new Discover card in the mail. Sears Card balance will be transferred by Mar 14.
Had to contact Dept of Labor to correct an action they took against my account that was resolved several months ago. No hassle, simply the nuisance of having to get back into it again.

Wed Feb 22, 2017
Ken off today, dermatologist appointment.
Helped him as he searched on-line for a local doctor. His primary care physician, in W. Hartford,  is moving from that type of practice. He found two that sound good and are accepted by his health insurance.
I worked on church bulletin for Sunday and publicity for church.
Drove Ken to his appointment where he had a pre-cancerous lesion removed.  He'll be home for a couple of days.
I finalized church bulletin, bulletin insert and publicity, checked and read e-mail.

Fri Feb 24, 2017

Ken still home recouping.
Spent time online and researching my info for application for Discover card only to discover that I was not on the correct page for the 21 month 0% account. Finally finalized the process by phone. Approved with a $9000 credit limit. Spent another batch of time on-line adding time to my Tracfone.

Tue Feb 28, 2017
Ken back to work today. I walked Wells Beach after he departed. As the tide was coming in the walk was mostly on small cobblestones, not on sand. Found a pretty piece of seaglass. E-mail to Bren. Prepared March payments of bills on Kennebunk Savings app. Prepared cantaloupe for breakfasts this week.
Direct deposit of my income tax refund was received.
SPOTUS (Supposed President of the US) first speech to Congress on TV. Hardly more than campaign rhetoric. Hope a way will be found to remove him from office!

Mon Feb 27, 2017
Day off for Ken.
Shopping in Portsmouth, stopping at the church on the way for Ken to check out a noisy heater in the kitchen. We cleaned it out and hope that will resolve the issue.
Home, dinner and TV.

Sun Feb 26, 2017
Church service, followed by Church Council meeting.
Ken experimented with streaming the service with his smartphone. Fair results, will keep trying.
Dinner with the "church ladies" at hospital cafeteria.  Prime rib. Very good.
At home, traditional Sunday crash. Ken shopped for snacks, etc., for Oscar Night.
Watched the Oscars, 7:30 pm - 12:30 am, then the TV news.

Thu Feb 23, 2017
Ken home recuperating.
I had an appointment to have my hearing aids tweaked. Paid for them. stopped by the church on trip home to copy bulletins and set up for Sunday's Worship Café.
Beautiful day, mild with light breeze.
Worked on e-mail and Facebook, napped.

Tue Feb 21, 2017
Ken back to work after vacation. Wrote publication for Mason's dinner benefitting our church and sent it to Marty and Mark for opinions.
Spoke via phone to editor of Sentinel. News items put in only if space is available.
Spoke with Sears rep; Bren has to call to get interest rate lowered on charge account. To get an account in my name alone would require me to apply like everyone else.  No guarantee of credit limit until application is received.
Emailed Bren to let her know we survived the snow storms.
Larry called; at the bus stop in Palm Springs for th efirst leg of his journey home.
Went to Hannaford's to see if they had any issues of the York Weekly...no. Picked up a couple of items. Dropped off Clynk bag. Walked Ogunquit Beach. Stopped at Village Mkt...no York Weekly. Stopped at Rite Aid, none there either.

Monday Feb 20, 1017
Ken up early, got Congdons donuts. Routine chores, email & Facebook catchup. Shopped at Reny's (bought air-pump coffee dispensers for church), then to Hannaford's to pick up my Rx. Drove to Portsmouth, stopped at Target, Loews, gas for car at BJ's, shopping there and at Market Basket. On the way home stopped at Union Bluff for $5 burger night.