3/10/2024

 

Weekly Update 3/10/2024

On Monday this week, I took a special tour at the Mighty Eighth Museum. It was set up by TLC. In the morning we had a lecture about the history of the US Air force, (I didn’t know it was a part of the Army until after WWII). The speaker is a friend of mine and he knew everything! We had lunch and that was followed by a tour of the museum. I’ve been in the museum several times, but this was wonderful because I had a chance to ask all my questions.

Monday was also the anniversary of the Ice Storm in Rochester in 1991. I saw photos when I was reading about the storm and I remember it so well. It was pretty amazing. Rochester, then; Savannah, now.

As I was walking back to my car on Tuesday after City Hall, I noticed that there was a sign in front of the Independent Presbyterian Church that said there would be tours today. I haven’t been inside that church since I first moved here all those years ago, and I didn’t know they even gave tours. I couldn’t pass up this opportunity, and I went in. The little church lady told me some of the history – the founding of the congregation in 1755, the fire that destroyed the building and rebuilding it using the same exact plans, the endowment in Mary Telfair’s will, the reason behind the interior with no crosses, no stained glass windows, only a huge altar to direct focus on the Word of God, nothing else. I think she really just wanted me to come back on Sunday for the service, but she valiantly talked about history. It is a lovely building.

Jamie called me on Wednesday to see if I would be available to help lead a special tour at GM the next day. It was short notice, and I did have book club that afternoon, but I told her I could do it. It is the first time I’ve given a tour of the entire house. I usually only do the upstairs, and I was a little leery that I wouldn’t do well. It was all fine, and I felt pretty good about Jamie having confidence in me to be able to do it. I could do a tour of DH in my sleep but I feel I’m still learning GM.  

I remembered to go around and set all my clocks ahead Saturday night. I was awake at 2 am, and liked watching my phone change from 2:00 to 2:00.

On Sunday afternoon, I went to a matinee of Honk! at the Savannah Children’s Theater. As always, it was terrific. I really wanted to see this performance, because many years ago, Hannah had been a dancer in her school musical. I had an easy time picturing Hannah, dancing as a chicken or swan.

At Aldi’s this week, I found mint Irish cream liqueur. OH, MY! Top o’ the mornin’ to me!

3/3/2024

Weekly Update 3/3/2024

Well, this is pretty exciting news, for me anyway. I got a job! I saw a posting on the CMA website for a volunteer position at the Coastal Heritage Museum, which is the History Museum on MLK. I sent a reply, and they asked for an application and resume. I had an online interview with the local representative and a the leader who is at the headquarters in Florida and only gets to Savannah about four times a year. I needed to pass a back ground check, and sign about 87 documents to verify that I have read the manual and will comply to confidentially requirements and that I don’t molest children. I will be starting in mid-March. I think that because it’s unpaid, I was probably the only applicant they had, but I’m still excited about having the opportunity to learn something new.

Tuesday, Buffalo Wild Wings had a promotion where they gave away free wings because the Super Bowl went into overtime. FREE! Count me in. So I went and got my six free wings. They were ok, but I still think Coach’s have the best wings in Savannah,

Suzy Hokanson was in Savannah for a few days this past week. She was a neighbor when I lived in the condos, but I’ve since moved to the apartment, and she and her husband have moved back to New York State to be closer to family. She was at the happy hour “meeting” that I sometimes go to with other friends on Wednesday. It was good to see her. And, naturally, I shared many photos of Adrian and Annie.

The next day, I went to lecture at 6 East State St. I knew little about what the presentation was, but I understood that it was the music director at Ascension Lutheran Church, talking about Negro Spirituals. When I walked in, hymnals were places around the room, and I feared I would need to join in singing, which just wasn’t going to happen. And, to my surprise, two friends from the happy hour meeting showed up, so I had someone to sit with. The talk was wonderful, and I didn’t have to embarrass me or my friends by singing. Imagine my surprise when I was searching to upcoming lecture and found photos on photos on FB. Here’s me, Helen and Janet, at the meeting.

Kay’s birthday was Saturday. I met her and her soon-to-be daughter-in-law for dinner at the good Mexican restaurant that we all like on Saturday evening. Happy Birthday to one of my Besties!

Adrian and Annie are still the light of my life.  Sarah has shared photos this week of visiting playgrounds, the Y, and the zoo.  I don’t know how she finds the stamina to do so much with the kids when she’s battling morning sickness.  My hat is off to her!