[Women] greetings

Mon Mar 23 09:36:32 CDT 2020

Hi friends,
So good to hear from all of you and your “stay-in place” activities. Since
the AARP Tax-Aide program was suspended on March 16 due to you-know-what, I
have been making hundreds of phone calls canceling upcoming appointments
and dealing with the fall out from that.

We are also keeping busy with simpler pleasures - preparing meals,
quilting, taking walks and keeping Momma occupied.
Take care and stay safe everyone.
Linda

On Mon, Mar 23, 2020 at 10:24 AM Rebecca Phillips via Women <women at fuusm.org>
wrote:

> Hello, all,
>
> Tiffany and I are self-quarantining, since I took two planes last week and
> she drove me home. We have plenty of food (though I begin to fear running
> out of broccoli, apples, and fair trade chocolate before April 1, when our
> two weeks are up), books, and cats, so all is basically well. Tiffany,
> however, is attempting to survive the switch to all-online graduate school.
> I hope to motivate myself to open and empty the last boxes from the 2015
> move and 2016 retirement and organize the closets and garage.
>
> Rebecca
>
> "If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."--
> Cicero
>
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> *From:* Women <women-bounces at fuusm.org> on behalf of amdbone--- via Women
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> *Sent:* Monday, March 23, 2020 10:10 AM
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> *Cc:* amdbone at suddenlink.net <amdbone at suddenlink.net>
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> Hi all of you!  I've been staying in place except for grocery runs.  As my
> daughter-in-law's plant was closed friday afternoon, little ones are at
> their house.  working on reports today.  posting lots on fb and trying to
> find funny things also.  lots of shows on netflix & prime.  phone works,
> life is good.
>
> ---- nancy wolske via Women <women at fuusm.org> wrote:
> > Hey, Karen - I will def say hey to Heath for you  - if I get to see him.
> He just called to say he’s concerned about violating the new guidelines and
> is calling various city officials to see if there is an exclusion for this
> kind of isolated work.  But, yes, he’s quite a builder - did the sprawling
> log house he and his family live in, his wife’s chiropractic office in
> Parkersburg and lots of additions and remodels in the area. Very talented.
> > Glad to know you and Mike are well. I’m sure your quilt is beautiful!
> >
> > Nancy Lee
> >
> >
> > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
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> > On Monday, March 23, 2020, 8:38 AM, Karen Binkley via Women <
> women at fuusm.org> wrote:
> >
> > Wow, Heath Radar!  I know him from being a School Psychologist at
> Marietta City Schools. The troubled students usually responded well to his
> art classes and his gentle personality. I never knew that he built things
> like garages for people. Say hi to him for me although I have been retired
> now for 7 years now and he may not remember me. I am doing well. I taught
> water aerobics up until last Tuesday morning. When I walked into the Y
> (Parkersburg) at 9:30 a.m. that day, they told me that there would be no
> more classes as of noon that day.  Unlike my usual meticulous self (that is
> a joke for those who do not know me), I forgot to take my swim suit and
> towel out of the car until I remembered them 5 days later. It’s a good
> thing it has been cold! To substitute for water aerobics, Mike and I have
> been walking the bike trail toward Walmart and seldom see more than 2-3
> people on the trail. It is great to get out, exercise, and breath some
> fresh air for about an hour or so. Just yesterday, I got back to quilting,
> reading articles I have ripped out of magazines and journals that I set
> aside to read. One of them was about suicide since I am part of the Suicide
> Awareness Alliance. It was about collecting data. Often those who die by
> suicide take their animals to the pound first and then go to motels. In a
> Washington Co., somewhere out West, the animal shelter people and motel
> clerks were trained to look for possible signs. Also, many go to the doctor
> or emergency room just before they make their final decision. We often
> think that those who make that decision are teens, but older farmers, and
> middle-age to older men are more likely. After doing all this collecting
> data and talking to family members, they learned enough about which
> populations to target so went out to train bar tenders, farming groups,
> etc. so they might be more ready to help those who may be significantly
> depressed. I need to read more about how to do this. Hopefully, this has
> not been an inappropriate topic to talk about here. I also got back to
> working on my quilting. One is for a friend’s retirement party, if it ever
> happens, and the other is one for me that I have been working on for almost
> 15 years. It is entitled, Home is where the Heart is!”  There are 12
> scenes, each with a house and a heart in the scene somewhere. I have it all
> done except for the border around the edge that contains about 100 log
> cabin 5” square pieces sewn side by side.  And finally, I need to gather
> everything together for my taxes. Have most of it but there are some
> strays. Stay well, treat yourself kindly, and make phone calls to those you
> haven’t talked to in a while. That connecting with old friends is the best!!
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On Mar 23, 2020, at 7:36 AM, nancy wolske via Women <women at fuusm.org>
> wrote:
> >
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> >
> > Hi, Chris -
> > Nice to hear from you and others who’ve recently checked in. I was
> especially touched by Haley Shukla’s recent Facebook post, as well as one
> from Andrea about Anne Frank.  Both very inspiring and apropos reminders
> that most of us should be very grateful for our own manageable
> circumstances.
> > So .... my good news is that our burned down garage will be rebuilt
> beginning this week.  Our contractor is Heath Rader, art teacher at MHS,
> who does beautiful and meticulous work.  I’m guessing his crew will be 2 or
> 3 other teachers who team up with him each spring and summer for building
> projects.  I know Heath will insist they all observe Covid precautions, and
> I’m grateful they are able start this project.
> > To keep busy, I’ve been doing crosswords, located my sketchbook (waiting
> for inspiration to strike), thrown out my old underwear, talked on the
> phone more than usual and started reading “Where the Crawdads Sing”
> yesterday. I’ve walked the river trail  a few times, and alternated that
> with laps  around our property.  It’s also been pleasant to sit outside and
> watch nature coming back to life. Many times each day, I think about when
> and what I can eat next, and find that particularly rewarding.  Still
> waiting for the organization bug to bite me, and am  grateful each day for
> Netflix and Prime.
> > I hope this finds you all busy and well as we navigate these strange
> times.
> > Hugs,
> >
> > Nancy Lee
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> > Another bit of good news was that we got my daughter, Meg, moved from
> Cincinnati to Columbus just under the wire of Covid hitting the fan. She
> was lucky to pass muster for a job she really wanted, but they won’t bring
> her on board until the virus subsides or there are new guidelines.  This
> will not bode well for my pocketbook, of course, but I’m hoping
> other  family members will pitch in to keep her afloat in the coming
> months.
> >
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> > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
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> > On Sunday, March 22, 2020, 11:25 PM, Chris via Women <women at fuusm.org>
> wrote:
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> Roman;}Checking in from Rising Moon Farm:
> > Last time I was out of the house was last Wednesday. Had to go to
> Parkersburg. It felt like a Sunday out on the roads - Not a lot of traffic.
> One store, there were only 3 of us customers. May venture out tomorrow for
> some groceries and other stuff. I started seeds indoors today. Mainly
> vegetables - broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, some flowers - sunflowers,
> zinnias,  celosia, butterfly weed, and herbs - basil, chamomile, parsley .
> .  . I will plant out in the high tunnel later this week - kale, spinach,
> onions, lettuce, etc. We have been eating well. Lots of stuff in the
> freezer and the pantry - canned from last year's harvest. I am spending
> more time doing my oil paintings. Finished two and have two more in
> progress. Plus today & tomorrow stretching and priming my own canvases. I
> am old school. Although at 70% off, I did order some canvases already
> stretched. So no excuses, I will have plenty of blank canvases to work on.
> Also many garden and house projects to keep us busy. I sure would like to
> see more sun, so I can work outdoors. For sewers, I have heard some
> hospitals ( in Charleston for one ) are in need of masks. There are
> patterns online. May check with a local hospital to see if they need any. I
> have plenty of fabric!
> > I am anxious to hear from others and how you are doing by staying at
> home. Are you finding enough "projects" or activities to keep you busy?
> > Chris Hoke
> >
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> > From: Suzyn Mills via Women <women at fuusm.org>
> > To: A List for the Women of FUUSM <women at fuusm.org>
> > Cc: Suzyn Mills <suzynmills at gmail.com>
> > Sent: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 21:43:33 -0400 (EDT)
> > Subject: Re: [Women] greetings
> >
> > We miss you, Annie. In fact, we miss everyone, especially you fabulous
> women of FUUSM! We’re staying pretty safe and sequestered, with enough food
> in the larder for awhile. We spent some time this morning trying to
> pinpoint what and where we need to service our congregation. Then we met
> with Kat in the courtyard for a brief blessing. Watch your emails, the
> FUUSM website and Facebook page for lots of ideas about inspirational
> content and creative ways to stay in touch.Suzyn Mills
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
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> > On Mar 22, 2020, at 7:17 PM, Jane Tumas-Serna via Women <women at fuusm.org>
> wrote:
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> > Hi Annie and everyone.
> > I am dong fine and just wanted to check in.  We could do Zoom but it is
> getting lots of use and who knows how long it will continue to be free.
> There were hints of that when I signed in as they were limiting what was in
> the basic free version.  I know it is not the best but this email system is
> accessible to  most of us.  It is what we have been using so we are use to
> it.
> > We might as well start where we are.  Whoever wants to check in that is
> great.   Just to say "Hello" is sufficient.  We all know each other and
> i think we are comfortable with this medium of communication for the time
> being.
> >
> > Let us know how you are doing and what are some of the things you would
> like to discuss.  If you have something to share that would be great.
> > Do you have suggestions as to how we should proceed?
> > Best,  Jane
> >
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> > On Sun, Mar 22, 2020 at 6:01 PM Annie Warmke via Women <women at fuusm.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > Dear Friends;  It seems important that we find a way to communicate with
> >
> > each other during this emergency.  Do you have some ideas of how we
> >
> > might get together online?  I was thinking we could have a Zoom.com call
> >
> > online, and pick a topic for discussion.  The call would include a
> >
> > check-in as well.  Just some thoughts as I wonder how the weeks will
> >
> > treat us without getting together in some way.
> >
> >
> > We're all fine at Blue Rock Station.  It seems quite odd to tell people
> >
> > they can't join us...this is quite the opposite of how we've lived our
> >
> > entire life together.  However I plan to get through this as unscathed
> >
> > as possible.  We've been used to not shopping for the past four months
> >
> > since it is our Thanks for Nothing Season so when we realized we'd
> >
> > better stay in (a week ago Friday) we went to the grocery and the feed
> >
> > store to replenish some scooby snacks and then we just went back to
> >
> > living Thanks for Nothing Season except now it's likely to be a sixth
> >
> > month season. YIKES!
> >
> >
> > My latest activity, besides working on salvaging our business year, is
> >
> > to plant some trees that arrived earlier in the week, and also I made
> >
> > some shampoo.  The ingredients in shampoo are frightening and I love the
> >
> > way my homemade shampoo feels, even after a few hours.
> >
> >
> > The goats have tried to scare me with two of them being anemic and the
> >
> > third one nearly as dangerously sick.  I've worked a lot of magic on
> >
> > them so I'm hoping they will get through this spell alive.  The rain
> >
> > does dangerous things to goats especially when it rains this much.
> >
> >
> > This is my attempt at getting you to engage.  I'd love to hear what
> >
> > you're doing and what's happening in your neighborhood, OR the latest
> >
> > about the FUUSM Sunday services.  Annie
> >
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> > --
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> > Annie Warmke
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> > Farmer, activist, consultant, writer
> >
> > Blue Rock Station/Warmke Farm LLC
> > www.bluerockstation.com
> >
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> >
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> > Publications:
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> > The Business of Goat Herding (BRS Media)
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> > The Journey Toward Nothing (BRS Media)
> >
> > Naturally Healthy Goats (BRS Media)
> >
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> > Podcasts: bluerockstation.com
> >
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> >
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