Two Noras: April 2, 1914 and April 2, 2021

Nora Bauer: Thursday, April 2, 1914

Was colder today. Went up town this afternoon. Went to confession tonight and went home with Mrs. Medland. 

Nora Spitznogle: Friday, April 2, 2021

Worked until time for Mass. End of Lent dinner with Brad and Ed at Aristocrat. Red Key after.

 It was colder here today also. I probably should have covered my rhubarb and bleeding heart plants. 

I just realized that I haven't gone to confession for over a year. My confessions at this point in my life are starting to resemble by teenage years....I'm frustrated with my parents, I didn't clean my room...

I did a quick search of the Medland's. There was a Medland family that were Catholic and in the construction business. 

I worked until 2:00 today - scrambling to get everything done since I'll be gone next week. Attended Good Friday services at Saint Joan of Arc. Happy to see long-time family friends, Mr. and Mrs. Kramer. Not only is the Good Friday service a solemn occasion, with the pandemic there is no socializing. 

I'd planned to break my Lenten no-booze fast (although I'd already cheated twice - Saint Patricks' Day and when Aaron was in town) at dinner with Brad and Ed at the Aristocrat. We popped over to the Red Key to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Settle family owning the tavern. We sat next to Brad and Ed's friends Tracy, Jer, and Leslie. I've waited on themover the years, so it was nice to officially meet them. 

Two Noras: April 1, 1914 and April 1, 2021

Nora Bauer: Wednesday, April 1, 1914

Rained again today. Went to church tonight. 

Nora Spitznogle: Thursday, April 1, 2021

Long work day. Errands and calls after. 

I should have gone to church tonight - it's Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday as it's better known. The day is a remembrance of the Last Supper. I am signed up (there are still capacity limits due to the pandemic - which I'm all for) for Good Friday Mass tomorrow afternoon. 

I love April Fools' Day and had fun with some innocent tricks. 

I spoke to half of the family this evening - Mom, Beth, and Ann. Annie sounds good, she's home after her surgery. I'm starting to *think* about packing for the trip to Phoenix. I was telling Beth that I've forgotten how to travel. 

Speaking of the Last Supper, here is a little grouping I put together as part of my rearranging project. I purchased this Last Supper/Jesus from Beth a few years ago. 

Last Supper from one angle

Rock Star Jesus from the other angle

My favorite piece is this painting that was given to my material Grandmother Leona as a wedding gift in 1935 from Sister Rose, the superintendent of nursing at Saint Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis, where Grandma Leona went to nursing school. 

Grandma Leona gave it to my Mom and Dad as an anniversary gift in 1976. Mom gave it to me in 2015. I love how the history is preserved on the back of the painting. 

Two Noras: March 31, 1914 and March 31, 2021

 Nora Bauer: Tuesday, March 31, 1914

Was up town this afternoon. Saw Mrs. Spitz [future mother-in-law]. Went up to have my skirt fitted in. 

Nora Spitznogle: Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Worked today - grant turned in, meetings this afternoon. Hair cut and groceries on the way home. 

I think that Nora must have enjoyed running into Paul's mother - at least I hope that was the case. I wish that I needed to have my skirt taken in. I seem to be heading the opposite direction. 

I was right - I'd over-thought the grant. It got parred down and submitted. I got my hair cut on this evening. Sarah does a wonderful job and I'm exited - it's almost all natural color now. Woo hoo! Stopped at Aldi to pick up some fruit. I saw bags of potting soil on my way out. I looked up the price when I got home and realized that it was a great deal so I went back and purchased 10 bags. This farm girl winces when I buy dirt, but it's a necessary part of urban farming. 

My youngest sister, Ann, had shoulder replacement surgery today. It sounds like it went well and she's already texted that she's feeling good. She is at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale. I'm heading to Phoenix (where she and Tim live) on Sunday and I'll stay until Friday morning. I'm anxious to see her and I hope I'll be helpful. 

Two Noras: March 30, 1914 and March 30, 2021

 Nora Bauer: Monday, March 30, 1914

Nothing much doing today. Worked on my waist today. Henry Bauer has a new baby boy today. 

Nora Spitznogle: Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Worked at work today, I was supposed to be the evening manager, but we wrapped up early. 

Nothing much doing for either of us today. 

Grandma Nora had a cousin, Henry Bauer (son of Uncle Val and Aunt Kate). He and his wife, Cora, had a baby boy in 1914, but the birthdate I have in in July. My eyes are crossing....I'll go back to that later. I am sad that Henry and Cora's oldest son, Robert lived until 1989 and their daughter, Virginia lived until 2000 and I never knew them...

I worked on the grant a little bit tonight - I'm sure I'm over thinking it...

Two Noras: March 29, 1914 and March 29, 2021

 Nora Bauer: Sunday, March 29, 1914

Was to early Mass today and got dinner. Was to Vespers but looked so much like rain that we came right home. Started to rain about 5:30 and rained almost all night. 

Nora Spitznogle: Monday, March 29, 2021

Worked from home today. So nice to have a nice clean space to work in instead of the piles of chaos I've been working around for the last year. Sunshine today - yay! 

More rain for Grandma Nora, I was happy for the sunshine today. I worked on a grant and emails and such. Met Kassie and Schaun for dinner. All and all, an uneventful day. 

Two Noras: March 28, 1914 and March 28, 2021

 Nora Bauer: Saturday, March 28, 1914

Went up town with Mamie tonight and we got some shoes and a skirt. 

Nora Spitznogle: Sunday, March 28, 2021

Spontaneous Sundays continue. Visited Brenda's to watch "my" episode of  Everything but the House. 

It looks like both Grandma Nora and I were in the shopping mood this weekend. Again, I would love to see what she purchased. I'm lucky enough to have one of Great-Aunt Mamie's coats. 

Adrian and Schaun (brothers) picked me up to go to Brenda's. I loved being able to invite them in to see what I've done with the house - after a full year of just a few visitors, it's nice/weird. 

Brenda and Gary's neighbor, Sylvia, made a delicious baked chicken dish that you can top with cheese, sour cream, olives, or whatever your heart desires. I had two bowls while we watched NCAA basketball. All of "my teams" are out of the tournament,  but it's still fun to watch in the hometown venues. 

At half-time we tuned in to my episode of HGTV's Everything but the House. It's Episode 8, if you're looking to tune in and it seems that my dispenser is featured in the intro of each episode. If a way to watch it without a subscription appears, I'll let you know. 

Here is Lara Spencer holding my PEZ spaceman. Lara was a host on Good Morning America, but I remember her better from hosting Antiques Road Show about 15 years ago. 

Close up of the Cocoa Marsh spaceman. It was a mail-in premium for purchasing Cocoa Marsh Chocolate Syrup. 

That's my bid! 

The owner seems quite pleased! 

It's weird to see my giant face. And grey hair. 

Hey! That's me! 

All and all, I don't think I came across as too dorky. The format of the show is fun - I hope it continues. 

Two Noras: March 27, 1914 and March 27, 2021

 Nora Bauer: Friday, March 27, 1914

Rained all day again. Was to Church tonight and then did some fancy work. 

Nora Spitznogle, Saturday, March 27, 2021

Puttered this morning, ran to Marigold this afternoon, and worked Red Key this evening. 

It sounds like Grandma Nora had a bit of a quiet dreary day. I wonder what getting to church entailed....walking, street car, buggy? Whichever way, the rain must have made it harder. 

I was not paying a bit of attention to the weather forecast and left THREE of my car windows down when I got to the Red Key. It poured late evening and my car was soaked. Nothing like riding home in a puddle. 

I was scheduled to work at Second Helpings this morning, but someone's plans changed and I was off the hook. I puttered around and worked on catching up on laundry. I ran to Marigold for a trunk show of one of my favorite clothing lines. I also purchased a pretty summer dress. I have more outfits for garden parties or midnight cruises - I should be focusing on clothes for my real life. 

I popped into my friend, Heidi's, drive through birthday party - the cupcake is delicious!