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23rd October 2020
Hi !
I spot the hills
With yellow balls in autumn.
I light the prairie cornfields
Orange and tawny gold clusters
And I am called pumpkins.
Carl Sandburg (1878 to 1967)
It's been unusually warm this week. Now the colder weather will set in. I've fortified myself with lots of good books
to keep me busy. Some folks crochet, knit, sew, paint, and do various things. I read and write. Sometimes I sew. Grammie
taught me to crochet and to tat - but what would I do with the results?
At least if I read Himself and I can sit down in the afternoon for Tea and discuss stuff. We have yet to change the world,
but we have talked about how we could make it better for many years - pandemic or not.
I hope you are all taking proper precautions. It's so simple, really. Wear a mask when out and about, maintain social
distancing, wash your hands frequently. Himself and I are kind of addicted to hand sterilizer.
We will get through this. Our normal will never be the same as it once was, but as with almost any adversity, we will
grow stronger. We've lived through a Depression and several wars. We're tough.
In October of 1962 we had a huge snowstorm. The snow lasted until May of 1963. There was no pandemic, but we were virtually
quarantined by the weather. Himself can protest all he wants, but I swear this is the reason he finally proposed. He was
lonesome. We were married in November of 1963. Some good things can come of being quarantined!
Face Masks
Masks: If you wish to sew a face mask yourself, the easiest (printable) instructions I have found are available at: www.madeeveryday.com.
Elizabeth Vernon is making masks. She has several designs for sale. Anyone interested can contact her by phone at (917-545-2866).
She sells her masks for 7.50 each (3 for 20.00) at the Hartville Flea Market on Saturdays and Mondays if anyone wants to see
her selection.
Amy Barrington is also still crafting masks. Contact her at: osu012@yahoo.com. She has many designs and sizes. You can
see them at Amy Barrington on Facebook. Send her the number of the design you choose. She will also make them with or without
the sides open for a filter. Again, you specify your choice.
Scottish Imports
If you are interested in Scottish Pies and other goods, you will have to order them delivered since there are no local
dealers. There is a list on our web site on the Special Events page. (Or drop me a line & I'll email it to you.)
Scottish food guru Alex Murray says he orders from Cameron's Scottish Market, in Brick, N.J. www.cameronsscottishfoods.com
Another one Alex recommends:
Stewart's Scottish Market https://www.stewartscottishmarket.com/
Highland Dance: If anyone is interested in signing up for classes, please contact Christie Walsh. Adults interested in
Scottish Country Dancing? Christie may add an Adult Scottish Country Dance Class in future. Let her know if you want more
information.
Questions? Contact Christie Urquhart Walsh at: cwalsh345@yahoo.com or akronscottishdancers@yahoo.com
Miscellaneous Information - now will be found on our web site under the heading "Information". That page will
include items that are usually found in the newsletter. I will happily include any announcements you wish included.
Love, virtual hugs, and good health to you allplease stay safe.
Slàinte!
Maggie
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