Saturday, Saturday, Saturday....

Well, dear friends, I am signed up with Weight Watchers - again.  Here I go.  I got there a little later than I wanted to, but I didn't have to wait in line too long.  The 8:30 meeting was just letting out when I arrived, so now I know I need to be about 15-20 minutes earlier than I was today.  They have a new "360 Plan" but are still using Points Plus, so I don't have to learn anything new when it comes to the food.  Fruits and most vegetables are 0 points.  I am allowed 42 points a day, but I will cut that down to 38.  Last time, I always took four points off whatever they told me I could have.  It really is an easy plan to follow.  Sticking to it is the hard part.

I put Easter cards in the mail this morning, to my grandma and to an old friend from years and years ago.  A woman named Ruby Magill worked at the D.C. Chapter of the American Red Cross, delivering mail to the departments and offices, back when I worked there (1983-1989).  I spoke to her in the halls and when she stopped at my office with mail.  She was a sweet woman, with snow white hair.  When she retired, she expressed an interest in staying in touch, so we exchanged addresses (no email back then!).  We did the Christmas card thing, and (because of our shared Irish ancestry) St. Patrick's Day cards.  I am ashamed to admit that the St. Patty's Day cards are just off my radar, and I never remember until I get one from her, which I did again this year.  I purchased and Easter card for her, and sent it off with my apologies for once again forgetting to greet her on St. Patrick's Day.  I don't know why she became so attached to me, but I am blessed that our lives touched and that we are still in touch.  She is in an assisted living home, in Maryland, now.  She has children and grandchildren close by, taking good care of her.  I just wanted to write about Ruby today.  I am guessing that she is in her late 80s or early 90s by now!

We are going to the Palm Sunday Vigil Mass, shortly.  Helen called earlier to ask if she could go with us tonight.  I am surprised by that, but of course we told her we would pick her up and will enjoy her company.  We will be taking her and Cheryl to the airport in the morning.  I did some spot cleaning today, and am doing laundry a day early, so we can enjoy our day tomorrow.  We will pop into Sam's tonight, and Publix, for fruit and veggies.  I need to stock up on healthy things for next week!

I hope this finds you all enjoying your Saturday!  Wishing you a blessed Sunday!  Peace, love & hugs.