KateP's musings

Friday was pretty nice weather wise.  Got into the 70’s.  Work was great.  Did some scanning the rest of the time did some refund batches.  Still have more to do will finish it on Tuesday.   WE did get a second update on the move/space expectations.  It's just stills of video presentation at the Town Hall Meeting earlier this month.  It looks like it impressed some of my readers! :) Friday night was the DTC 4th district we had just about ten people and some didn’t show and said they were coming.  Others had said they were coming and didn’t.  Some said they were not too.   We talked about the elections coming up in NOV.  More pressingly we discussed the awards dinner next month.  Of course we had updates from the municipal boards and  committees in town.  I still have to finish the minutes before next Thursday. I did have a little hard time getting to sleep.  I had pain in the upper chest and arm...

To all those who serve in our Armed Forces past present and those will serve thank you for your service and dedication.  Today we honor those who are in the armed forces. My father, Uncles, Cousins, nephews and my friends. The armistice for the end of World War I was held at 11:11 on the 11th day of November.   Milford had their Parade at 2 pm. The group  attended the parade right after the Veteran’s Day walk that we took at 1.. I was ready and out the door by quarter of.  I have been told that the parade attendance has been lacking over the years.  I don’t know why (although the weather may have something to do with it.).  It indeed was short but very nice. The chili was made this morning.  It was still cooking when I left as  I didn't start it at 6 like would have liked or it would have been done before I left.  I did make sure I took my time and measured everything. I have come to the realization that my crockpot isn’t 6 quarts but ...

I think I am one of many bloggers who have started their weekly blog entry with the same title.  Probably not very original but it works for me for now. I am also probably one in a billion who will also attest to the fact that this week zoomed by quickly.  I really didn’t have a lot planned for these last several days.  I knew I had Doctor’s appointments to go to (and they worked out) and things at home I wanted to do as well.   We had a nice visit with Jim for a few days before Memorial Day weekend.  It was laid back to say the least.   I went to my great-nephew Nelson’s Day care concert in Clinton Connecticut and it was all Disney music (at least I think it was) it was about an hour long and it was very good.  The night ended with pizza with the family. Sunday was Milford’s Memorial Day Parade and it was well attended and of course short.  I think all of our parades are short.  Some feel this is great for kids some feel it should b...

I got to the center of town just about quarter of 1 and found a place to park (precarious to boot) and watched the crowds gather on Broad Street.   I found a spot across from a law firm.   I sat next to the loveliest woman.   She was a former resident who now lives in Orange who just loves the town.   We started talking about being in the sun (it wasn’t good for either of us) and our health and that of our families.   Then it moved to our family and we discovered she knew my family.    She knew most of my aunts and uncles.   She is a local artist but only has an email.   A short time later the parade started and it was a lot of fun.   Our politicians were all there with their families.   I got to see my neighbors Shea and Shannon.   I met up with Patrick and Nancy (my god pups in town).   I met new puppy friends who were adorable.   What I am about to say may sound weird but as much as I love dogs they real...

I noticed that my online calendars are not coordinated with my appointment books.   I have a lot of stuff that need to be added to both.   For Example DMarcus emailed us about two upcoming activities.   The first is the Military Whist at her Synagogue on March 9 th , and then the dinner gathering at Vito’s in Newington on the 16 th . Tonight DMarcus called with updates.   She had talked with M&R and they are all set for the 9 th .   So I will be riding up with them.   I still have to coordinate the time.   It starts at 7:30.   They are not how ever going to be at the Vito’s with us.   So Debbie and I discussed the possibility of me driving to her house in Wallingford and then we drive to Newington together.   It will be late by the time we get back to her house and then of course back home. In April our group will be attending DMarcus’ Synagogue’s Anniversary Dinner and that’s on the 20 th .   I will have to get a n...

Today was the Stamford Thanksgiving Parade sponsored by local businesses and I believe this is the 8th year for it. It was starting at 12 noon so Dave and I left his house by quarter of 9 and we stopped at the Darien McDonalds and had breakfast. We got to Stamford by 10. The street was going to be shutdown starting at 10. So Dave and I walked around the book store Barnes and Noble and then at 10 I went to St. Johns Church which was right on the parade route for mass. Dave didn’t want to go so he walked around and then we got together after mass. We played telephone tag and apparently missed each other after the mass. We finally found each other a short time later. We stood in the spot directly across and watched as the crowds gathered and a saw clowns, police (from various cities and towns) drive around. We even talked with other parade watchers. It was really fun. As the time came the parade started at 12 but got to see it by 12:20. There several marching bands from Stamf...