It's April Fool's Day and this is no joke---I have finally figured out what was blocking my access to any site that required a password. My Mcafee security center was WAY too diligent in its protection of the computer from spyware, etc. I've been able to read the entries from all of you. Now I can contribute occasionally as well.
The first weekend in February I attended a weekend quilting retreat at one of the little known gem spots in Nebraska---the St. Benedict Retreat Center north of Schuyler. It is run by the Benedictine order (they've been in Schuyler for years) and provides a BEAUTIFUL building and setting for meetings and contemplation. There was a group of people on a silent retreat, so they ate in a separate dining room and would not respond to any greetings. The overnight facilities are very simple but completely adequate. On Sunday morning our group answered questions from 2 monks and a nun visiting from the St. Ben center in New Jersey/New York City. I can't imagine what a contrast in setting and clientele they were experiencing.
Last week's snowstorm was great for our parched soil. We got about 21" of heavy, wet snow. The schools were closed for two days---so it had to be a serious situation. When we dug out late Tues afternoon the first place we went was the new HyVee store. Their grand opening was at 6 am Tues!!! And they had customers in the midst of the snow. The store is beautiful. The selections are overwhelming and the Chinese deli delicious. Many other folks were alleviating their cabin fever with a trip to the grocery. Today's balmy temps should take care of the last remnants of white stuff.
This week's weather was quite a contrast to the snow. On Wed. we had a tornado drill at school. Thursday at 2 p.m. we had the real thing. I was with kindergartners at the time. We huddled in a small reading room. Other classes spent 45 minutes of quality time in the restrooms.. . . . . .
Joan was here for spring break during the snow storm. On Wed. she went to Sioux Center, IA with one of her lab partners. They spent two days at "TransOva Genetics" doing bovine C-sections and learning more about the business. The company also does "sterile pigs" for the human heart valve market. I never really thought about where the new valves for people come from.
Mary Jo, I am so glad that Paul's surgery went well. We hope that the prognosis continues to be positive.
We will not be able to attend Uncle Winfred's Open House on the 22nd. Ben's friend Beau Brown will be married that day. The wedding is here in Columbus. Ben is a groomsman and Tim and I have been asked to be a host couple. We are honored to be included in the celebration. We regret missing the Yutan party and send our greetings to all in advance.
One more item---Tim, Mom and I attended LaDona Heldt''s estate auction in March. We were on the lookout for household items for Tom's apartment in Lincoln. The sale was in the Yutan auditorium and provided some nostalgic moments. Steve and Rick Heldt, Harlan Storm, Lonnie Schneider (long hair and beard), Audrey Hancock (still talking), Sharon Behrens( whatever her name is now) , and many other familiar faces were there. The building certainly was bigger 40 years ago.
Time to close and cheer for George Mason in the Final Four.
Connie
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