At about 6:30 a.m. Monday morning, the program I was watching suddenly had the following on the screen: Unable to connect to a network. Don’t worry, we’ll get you connected. To troubleshoot your internet connection using your remote, simply press MENU and select network, or visit Settings in the VIZIO Mobile App.
Of course, I was blamed for fooling around with the remote control. The remote was way across the room, so why did this message suddenly come on? Zachary tried to get this message off the screen, went to a meeting, and worked on it again and finally got it off the screen. No matter how many times it was shut off/or unplugged, the message wouldn’t leave. I feel the company should know that something is wrong and it isn’t the first time something strange has happened. I don’t even have internet, so what is with this? Then that night, around midnight, the same thing happened. Of course I was blamed for doing something. The remote wasn’t anywhere near me. Bethany finally got it to work again. Up until this time I had been able to get a Sioux Falls station that had some good programs, but now they are not available. In fact, I can’t get Channel 9 or anything with ABC now. If I move the inside antenna, the same message will appear. It is frustrating to be sure.
When I had no television to watch, I started to put some papers to a file. I was surprised to find a check for my birthday from my mother for $100 dated Feb. 10, 1998. I knew Mom didn’t have this kind of money but she insisted I take it. She never checked her cancelled checks and would not have found this one. May lightening not strike me but I told her I had used in on something.
Tuesday I did get to Cherokee to sign up for the Homestead Tax Credit and Exemption. I wasn’t sure on how to answer some of the questions and did get some help and found not all the questions had to be answered. If you are over 65 years old or a Veteran, you have until July 1, 2023 to sign up. Don’t wait until it is too late.
Thursday I was watching Wheel of Fortune and as the contestants were on the Final Spin, CBS News broke in with a Special Report—“Trump has been indicted”. What the two announcers were saying about this was said over and over again. There were the same pictures of Trump that were shown over and over, also. And, when did this Special Report end—5 minutes after Wheel of Fortune was over. I have no idea who won what on that program. I’m sure that this won’t be the only time a Special Report is given.
Tuesday (June 6) the Marcus Public Library “The Dinosaurs Are Coming!” was given by Curt Strutz. He was a very vivacious speaker that did hold the audience’s attention. We learned about some of the first reptiles that were on this earth. He had containers upfront that held a part of them. (They were puppet-like when presented.)
Thursday (June 8) we were back at the Library again but this time outside. The weather cooperated as 27 kids had signed up to create a flower pot for the Marcus Fair. The Garden Club women helped with this project. There was a variety of flowers and fillers for the kids to create their pot.
Friday morning we were at the Chamber Commerce hosted by West Tel at 9 a.m. at City Hall. At 9:30 a.m. there was a presentation on “Smart Rural Community”.
Saturday morning I received the news that Julie Sand had passed away. I wasn’t the only person that was shocked with the news. We had this feeling when Betty Knudson had passed away. This goes to show that we really don’t know when the Lord will blow his trumpet and call us home. Helen Brady and Theresa Brady had passed away earlier. Marcus has had their share of deaths as of late.
Saturday Steve and I went to Sioux City to check on prices on towels that I was going to use in a project I’m working on. J.C. Penny had some priced at $15.00 with a lower price and still another 30% off. This was a bargain! From there we went to get something to eat. I should have looked closer at the clock (3 p.m) before ordering a fish meal at a place where the food has always been good. Our fish was so greasy that we used several napkins to “ungrease” it. I have found that when it is an off-hour for eating, that the grease isn’t as hot as should be. During a busy time, the fryer is hot but not at an off hour. We ate the fish but were not happy.
Anyway we finished and went on to Hobby Lobby where their material was 40% off through this past Saturday. The material is on sale every other week. I didn’t want to wait another week for this sale. I went back to the fabric department and Steve did not follow. If anyone is trying to find me in a fabric store—that’s where I will be looking over all the material. I must have spent over an hour looking and deciding what material I wanted and what went best on the back side. I really enjoy all the fabrics that are offered and even take time to imagine what a certain fabric would go with.
When I was done there, I went looking for Steve. I did not have a cart so I am carrying my purchase. I went up and down several aisles and finally decide to check out and ask if they would “page” him. I didn’t want to embarrass him by using his full name—I was afraid the clerk couldn’t pronounce Schuetz correctly and probably come up with another name xxx! Over the loud speaker the whole store heard, “Steven S. please come to the front desk.” It didn’t take long for him to come!
Then we headed home and in time for me to catch the Saturday night baseball game—Chicago Cubs (4) and San Francisco (0). I enjoy looking at baseball games even if they aren’t my Dodgers playing. We arrived back in Marcus past 6:30 p.m. At 11:30 I decided maybe I should have a hamburger before I started on my articles. It was just after 1 a.m. when I was finished. I had make potato salad and a Jello salad for Sunday and also an angel food cake during this time. I do work better under pressure!
On Family Feud, the contestants were asked how you could judge a person. The top answer was a messy bedroom, followed by his personal appearance, then his vehicle, and finally his workplace area. The workplace could be me! I never seem to have time to organize and pick up as, by the time I have finished one week, it is time to get articles ready for the next week. Someone once told me that when she was going to retire she knew all the years she had been working, that her house had been neglected. Maybe (if a person could afford it) it would be great to have someone come in to clean and leave the house in perfect condition when you arrived home.
A swan, Faye, was stolen from the town pond at Manlius, New York over a weekend as well as her four cygnets (baby swans). No officials were notified of the swan-napping until Monday. Hunting swans is legal in a few states but not in New York. The mayor said that the town is known for its swans and that swans have been a part of the town for over 100 years.
The town put out a notice on the missing mother and the cygnets and a concerned citizen reported seeing two baby swans in a store in a town nearby and called to report it. One of the suspects who worked at this store did confess to taking part in the crime as well as two other teenagers. The other two swans were found at the first suspect’s home.
The baby swans will be cared for and returned to the pond in a few weeks when they are old enough to survive on their own. What about their mother, Faye? She will not be returning as she was given to a relative to COOK. The aunt prepared the swan for eating.
Two of the suspects (aged 16 and 17) are considered juveniles and were returned to their parents. The 18 year old is awaiting arraignment.
For over 10 years, Faye and her mate, Manny swanned about in the town pond and each spring hatched and raised cygnets. Mute swans like Faye and Manny are not native to North America. They were introduced as an ornamental species and are loved for their beauty but are considered invasive by wild-life officials.
I have heard of “different” things that some people have cooked and eaten, but never a swan.
Sunday, June 18 is the last day that Steve is a carrier for the Sioux City Journal. They are going to mail their newspaper out. Not getting up during the middle of the night, will be a change for Steve. Thanks for all the years you have been delivering—your service was appreciated.
Remember in your thoughts and prayers those who have lost friends/loved ones to death, have had their lives changed, have health problems some of which are terminal, are struggling to make ends meet even though they have a job, help those who desire “wants” rather than “needs” that prestige isn’t everything and be with those who are still trying to shorten the distance between family/friends to build a bridge instead of a wall Count your blessings!
I will leave you with this quote: “Life is too short to be spent in nursing animosity, or registering wrongs.” Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855) British novelist..