Another Week Gone

I can't believe how fast this week has gone. It has been a busy one for sure. And I haven't accomplished a lot either. Three days at the library and I do feel good about what I was able to get done there. I'm just about caught up with the archives records. I only have about three more folders to complete and file all the ones I've done in the right collection. Then I can start working on court cases again. I have 16 boxes of cases waiting to be proofed and pages counted. This week I worked on getting a finding aid for the photos we have in our collections--either the actual photo or a scanned image. This will be added to our web site to help researchers. We have a BUNCH of photos/images.

Lois and I went to Branson Tuesday. Although it was dark and dreary when we left, it turned in to a beautiful, sunshiny day. Neither one of us bought much, I spent less than $80 which is very unusual for me and Branson. I didn't even buy any shoes! But we had a great time. It's a special time for us to get to talk about things that we might not talk about to others. I love Lois like a sister and I would trust her with my life. I admire her determination and fortitude.

I got my car fixed today. I had been hearing this roar for a couple of weeks and the first time Charles drove it, he said I had a wheel bearing going out. It just kept getting louder and louder. I was afraid to drive it very far. So after $290, I have no roar! Yeah! Part of me would like to get a new car--not an SUV. We both like Valary's Toyota really well. It rides well and isn't sitting on the ground. But I don't want car payments so the Durango will have to do, which is quite okay, too. I really like it...especially now that it doesn't roar!

I made a cheesecake tonight for a luncheon tomorrow. I've made this one two other times and each time it comes out different. I can't figure out what I am doing that causes this. It's a chocolate swirl cheesecake. Both others that I made were delicious. I expect this one will be too. I like cheesecake. I like the baked ones better than the other kind. This one is really easy to do and it doesn't have to be baked in a pan of water. I like that. Of course, this is the only recipe I have ever used (this is only the 3rd baked cheesecake I've ever made) so I don't know about baking them with a water bath. I guess I'll have to try it some time.

Next week I am responsible for the PCCSM Clothes Closet. I will be worn out by Wednesday evening. The whole week is going to be another busy one. Our Sunday School class is getting together for lunch on Tuesday. We were going to surprise one of our members for her 90th birthday, but then I found out another member is having her 79th birthday. So we are going to honor both of them. I'm looking forward to it. Wednesday evening we are joining the family of the 90 year old for a surprise birthday party in Springfield. Fun, fun, fun! I love surprise parties--as long as they are for someone else!