Yes, there's a pandemic and all that brings with it. It seems like half the country's on fire while the other half is hit by a hurricane. The list goes on.
But what's good about it? Let's find stuff. In my little corner of the world anyway...
We had this Douglas Fir in our front yard. Ever have a Douglas Fir? They're pretty enough, but GEEEZ, they generate a lot of garbage in the form of needles and pesky little pine cones. Plus, this tree was much too close to the house. Whose idea to plant it there?
Nevermind, it's gone now. We'd scheduled it's removal for last week, but strangely, it snowed on the scheduled removal day. The crew was able to squeeze us in this week, and I came home one afternoon to the tune of much mulch making. Good-bye Doug.
Speaking of wood...
Long story short, we inherited a piece of furniture from Magnum's sister who'd inherited it from their mother. To clarify, my MIL is alive and well, but she and her husband moved from a largish home to a smaller home a couple of years ago, and furniture spilled over into SIL's.
Once the dust settled, SIL was dealing with a good sized chest they didn't really have room for. So she sent out an email looking for a good home. We took her up on it, and Magnum had a work trip this week back to Colo. Spgs and brought the item back.
It's larger than it looked in SIL's photo, but we found a spot for it and will put it to good use.
Speaking of useful things...
I completed the first of two orientations at the new job. It was four hours of one person reading Power Point slides to us. *YAWN*. Good information, but they could use some variety in their media approach.
Round two is next week and I'm REalLy LoOKinG FOrwArD tO iT. And I once again confirmed that I do not have tuberculosis.
Speaking of orientating...
I got together with a local P.E.O. sister as the ladies here have gotten word of my arrival. There are no in-person meetings happening now because of COVID-19, but it was nice to get together with someone and learn a bit about the local P.E.O. scene.
I've blogged a few times about P.E.O. since I've been a member for many years. My mom was a P.E.O., so that was my in. What is it? I'll be lazy and cut and paste from the website. In a nutshell,
P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization where women CELEBRATE the advancement of women; EDUCATE women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and stewardship of Cottey College and MOTIVATE women to achieve their highest aspirations.
But seriously, hit me up if you or a woman you know could use some money for school... or if you're interested in membership.
Even though you've probably never heard of it, there are chapters ALL over the US and Canada. Each chapter has around 40 members or so. There are ten chapters in Fort Collins, so I'm getting some phone calls and emails.
Another P.E.O. invited me to a Zoom social next week. Her email included,
"You are more than welcome to have an adult beverage on hand when you join the meeting."
I like that chapter already.
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Linking up this week with Mama Kat for the prompt:
6. Write about something good that happened this week
6 comments:
I love that wooden chest - it is gorgeous. They don't make things like than anymore. Glad you got it.
Here in Florida, tall long-needled pines with large 5 inch cones are everywhere. I still have several in my yard, plus they're in yards behind me and beside me. So, I know what you're talking about with needles & cones. Plus the squirrels cob the cones for nuts, then drop the cores. So those, too, are everywhere. Around here, bales of clean pine needles (clean of debris) are used to cover flower beds and landscapes. People BUY those for that purpose. I just mulch mine with a mower and use them as mulch, since I have plenty. Why buy?
Your chest is big, and beautiful and I say that with confidence!
My Mother belonged to PEO, they had secret meetings , the family had to leave the house, they said Christian prayers and my mother always made the most magnificent deserts for the women when meetings were held at our house. I never did know what they were up to. now i sort of do.
Do good things.
Sad for Doug.
Sandie, thanks. It goes nicely with our other furnishings too.
MDW, I wish I had a good use for all the cones and needles that tree left. Their main purpose seems to be to clog our gutters.
Linda Sue, your view of your mom's PEO is much the same as mine when I was a kid. Things have gotten less secretive and more laid back. Desserts are still delish, though.
Doug had a bad start in life, which stunted his potential. We hope to respect his memory with a new tree in a more suitable location
What a great organization to be a part of Abby.
And I LOVE that chest. if it needs a new home...oh wait, I'm purging to move and downsize...never mind. That is my problem you see.
Wow I hadn't heard of PEO before. I wonder if they have them in Washington. And I LOVE that inherited piece of furniture. I have now reached that part of adulthood where I have a deeper appreciation for woodwork and recognize they don't "make them like they used to." That looks like a good one!
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