Tonight, I spent a little time filling out an application to adopt a dog. It has been quite a while since both of my beloved pets passed on, years in fact. I would enjoy the companionship. I really prefer dogs because I am severely allergic to cat dander. Dogs are faithful companions, seeking nothing but approval and returning unconditional love. Dogs act the way humans should, if they had any sense. So, it is time.

In other news, I learned yesterday that the quilt exhibit at the Museum of NH History has been extended until February 27. This is good news as I will be giving a talk about Ellen Webster and her quilt charts in January, after the date that the exhibit was due to be pulled down. Now, I will be able to encourage the audience to take time to visit the museum to see some of charts, first hand. The bonus part of the exhibit is that antique quilts have been placed around the perimeter of the room. I was absolutely amazed when a friend who works as a night watchman told me that he had stood looking at the signatures on one of the quilts and found one by “Fanny Farmer.” Yes, Fanny Farmer of cooking school fame. There is an interesting link to Ellen’s daughter which I believe I mention in my book about Ellen Webster.

The holiday shows and concerts on television have been most enjoyable. In New Hampshire today, we had the first snowfall, beautiful to watch. I read today on a greeting card that one measure of knowing that one is old is looking forward to a “dull evening at home.” That would be us. We leave the night life to those who enjoy it. While looking for other ephemera tonight, I came across a significant pile of old family letters. In them, I learned more of the history of my uncles, mother’s friends, and other family relatives. Very enlightening, and also very tragic in some instances. It is good that my mother loved to save everything. She has left a paper trail of the events in the lives of people close to her.

If you are a Christian, then truly “Jesus is the reason for the season.” Each year, we visit the LaSalette Shrine in Enfield, NH to view their elaborate pilgrimage site, decorated with countless light displays and attractions

I may get around to doing some holiday baking tomorrow. Jim has been cooking and baking wonderful food items all week. I’d love to make some cookies. I hope that all of you are warm and happy and are anticipating a pleasant weekend. Two new books I’ve been wanting arrived in the mail today. I could not be happier.

Pat

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