"Mother, Do Not Go Out"

Cheryl called late last night and said, "Mother, you are not to go out! Everything is covered with ice, and you will be sure to fall."

I said, "Sorry, honey, I have already been out." Remember, Don and I took a trip to the Casino yesterday afternoon, and had a sandwich there for supper. However, I must say that I walked to the nice dry garage to get into the car, and Don let me out about three feet from the door under a covered portico. So there was no ice. I will not go out and walk on ice.

Again today there are no schools open. The library is not open, so there will be no work for us there tomorrow. It has already been announced that everything will be closed again tomorrow.

Actually it has been a beautiful, sunny day today, but very cold. But from inside our nice warm house it has been perfectly lovely. Don did drive to Muncie early this morning to see Mother - way before I was up and awake. And Rod drove to Muncie for his classes. Both of them agreed that the Interstate was fine, but the other streets and roads were brutal. I'm not sure if there is any extreme weather that would keep Don from going out and about. He just can'tstay in all day. I hate to think that his health might someday make him homebound. Crazy - he would be!

I was happy to sleep in because I read very late again last night. I started and almost finished a very good book. I finished it today and have already given it to Janie, so I can't tell you the exact title or author. I never pay much attention to the covers, it seems. I also washed, dried, and curled my hair since I am missing my beauty shop appointments. I have no great hair-do, but it is clean.

This afternoon Don went and picked up Janie. She came over to visit and have supper with us. She has been in for days by herself - well, with just the cat. We had meatloaf, baked potatoes, salad, rolls and fruit. Very good. Don cooked. Janie and I visited. I sent her home with all the books that I have read this week. She is also missing her library visits.

I, too, have been spending a lot of time with Frank, the cat. He follows me about all day. He goes to the bathroom with me every time. He gets short drinks from the faucet. If I sit down to read or be at the computer, he is in my lap or on my shoulder. I would be very flattered to think that he loves me so, but actually I fear that I am just a nice warm spot for a nap.

All in all a very nice day. Tuesday I got all the materials together and planned to make Valentine cards during my enforced stay at home. I've been too busy to start that project. We shall see what tomorrow brings.