Revenge is sweet...

Saith the Sister.

Sister Patsy is blaming Pretty Sister for throwing away everything in her kitchen.  Well, the Queen of Clean does not throw away, she cleans.  When Sister of Sweetness arrived at sister's house yesterday the Queen of Clean was way deep into her cleaning mode.  I asked what she needed me to do.  She said, I have cleaned these cabinets and shelves so you need to wipe off all these things piled on the counter and replace them on the cabinet shelves.  So that is what I did, for about 5 minutes.  I had about a dozen items wiped clean and replaced on the shelves and I was tired of cleaning.  Therefore, I stopped cleaning and started tossing.  Sister says, are you sure you should throw all that out?  Patsy may want to keep that stuff.  I know Patsy was not setting foot in the kitchen because she was afraid the Queen would ask her to wipe things clean.  I kept tossing until the counter tops were completely clear of all the things sister had removed from the cabinets.  Now, Patsy thinks Queen of Clean threw away all her stuff.  Plus, Sammy is mad at her too because he had to haul it all outside.  Serves her right.

See...

I had this.  So elegant.

And now, peanut hulls.  Can you believe this?

Today and Tomorrow

Today is Janet's wake.  Nelson's Funeral Chapel at Green Forest 5 to 8 pm today, family 4 to 5 pm.  Funeral is graveside services at Alpena cemetery, 10 am tomorrow.  All family and friends are welcome to gather at Fleta's home after the service on Wednesday with food and refreshments provided.

Cards of condolence will reach the family at Patsy Poor, PO box 822 Green Forest, AR.

Does that not all sound very proper and uppercrust?  Helen has been instructing as I type.  Does it not all sound a bit more like Helen or Betty than the other sisters?

Well, the older sisters think alike, sometimes.  Pretty sister was helping on the wording and practical to the point sister wanted a word for the after funeral meal.  Wake is the proper name for the grieving gathering before the burial, usually held the day prior to the burial.  Funeral, burial or internment are interchangeably used for the ceremony associated with the burial.  The only proper name I found for the meal at the gathering after the burial was repast.  Helen did not like that word, but I appreciated its conciseness.  It is succinct, or in my own words short and sweet.  I really like that, but, I want to please Helen because it would please me if Helen would do for me as she did for Patsy and deep clean my house.  So far, all she has done is make messes in my house.  I think she likes Patsy best.  Right now, she is walking all around my house while applying her powdery makeup, and in the process scattering said makeup all over my floor. Why oh why does the Queen of Clean come to my house and morph into Messy Bessie?

And, if anyone needs the low down on funerals on the cheap, give me a call.  Dry Ice is on the list of necessary materials but I need to try for more details as to quantity needed.  So, I am off to search for further instructions.  Hopefully, Sister's clean jean will kick in soon.

Into the mist...

Barbara Janet Poor

August 24, 1965 - October 22, 2011

She was a sweet, sweet girl and she will be sorely missed.

New to Lane

The son bought the grandson, son to be 16 and driving age, a new old pickup.  It is not that pretty, but it is in good shape, mechanically.  Grandma helped with a few $$$, but Dad paid most of it.   Lane did not help pay and I don't think he even got a vote on what to buy. I wish I could find a charm that says, 'I love my grandma best'. I would put it on a chain and hang it from the rear view mirror.

They bought it from Bud Rowlett's brother.  George said someone who worked at the plant for years and his brother did too.  He said Al something for the last name.  Rowlett, Al, almost the same.  And, he said the brother's name was Jack.  I guess Bud's name could be Jack, because I have no idea what his name really is.  I was trying to remember the father's name.  All I remember is Old Man Rowlett.  He said their mother is still living.  I think the father died 30 or more years ago.


Making beef stew and a German Chocolate cake with coconut frosting for supper. Should be ready soon.  George is haying down at Frank's with cousin Kenneth.

Helen, I think Harvey had cancer.  He was in hospice for a month or so.

Anyway, that is my news for today.  Next week is BIG audit week.  I will be glad when it is over.