Thursday, January 26, 2023 Cloudy Cold Windy 40 Degrees 1:55 p.m.

A very wintry day around here. The cold is the bone chilling cold that seems to seep into a person. I am in the house and am still cold. I am considering baking just to have a legal excuse to have the open on. I hate the thought of turning the furnace up as when it goes up so goes the electric bill.

Last evening we received the notice that our friend, Dottie, Dorothy Lewis, passed away on January 3rd. She had texted me and said that she was in the hospital and had covid. We texted a few times after that and then nothing. She was quite a lady with a dry sense of humor, quick wit, smart, energetic and fun. She was a retired school teacher and loved to travel so had stories of places her and her husband had been and the adventures they had. She and her husband, Jesse, volunteered with the Laughlin Metro in Laughlin Nevada. They were very active citizens in the community, helping out where needed. They were always at National Night Out in both Laughlin and Searchlight, attended many events in Searchlight as well. It was always fun working with them as they mingled well with all the adults and the children. After the death of her husband, and then a serious fall she too, she returned to Minnesota to be near her sons and their families. I will miss her texts, e-mails and occasional phone calls. I know her family will miss her terribly as will all her other friends.

Quote of the day: “A well – informed person… is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours.” My calendar

Have a great rest of your day. Make it a warm, productive, cheerful, purposeful, and fun day.

Blessings