I don't know what I did wrong and don't know how to delete one but the same comment on the depresion may appear twice. Chalk it up to my ignorance. Jim

February Birthdays

Jace Palmquist February 1
Anna Threadgold February 9
Kathleen Threadgold February 22

Economy-- The Depression vs. Now?

The economists say that we are getting close to what is was like in the 20's-30's "The Depression." Those that were around than--or heard stories about than vs. what we are facing now . would you please share. It seems so interesting. Kathie

Goodreads

HI! Family: I've started to really enjoy reading (now that I have time) . A friend of mine invited me on to her "Goodread" web site. By doing this I can look at all the books she has read, currently reading or wants to read; and I can read her review of it. I can invite anyone on mine site to know what they are reading; as well as have a running tab of what I have read or am reading. I've invited Kaia, Katie,etc. onto mine and it fun to see what they are reading and if they liked it. So you readers out there, if you want to be invited just let me know---or go to Goodread and start your own. Have fun reading. Kathie

Miss South Dakota

Alexandra Ann Hoffman is the daughter of Charlie and Holly Hoffman of Eureka, South Dakota. She is currently a student at South Dakota State University majoring in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Sociology. Alexandra is also a member of the South Dakota State University Swimming & Diving Team. She holds five individual records as well as four relay records and was voted Most Valuable for the 2007-2008 season by her teammates.


When I went to bed, Miss America was just starting. The first thing they did was announce Miss South Dakota as one of the top 15 voted in by a reality show audience. She spoke at Grant-Deuel in November. Her family is from Eureka area, not far from Heidi and Dan. Her mother is the coach for an area swim team that Heidi wants Kebba to be on, but that has not happened. Maybe Ty knows her. I fell asleep before she was eliminated, but she did not make it into the finals.

SDSU basketball

KSFY from Sioux Falls broadcast the SDSU vs NDSU men's and women's basketball last night and tonight. I was thinking I would see somebody I knew in the crowd but did not. Dale and I have been thinking we might go to one. Maybe watching on tv will do.

Happy Birthday Mom --"Grandma T"

Roger and I were shopping in Menard's today and at the check out was Brach Candies (the one that had vanilla--caramel-or various flavors in the middle ) Grandma T's favorites in her candy dish!! It made me smile!! And knowing that tomorrow is her birthday. Happy Birthday Mom. Love, Kathie

"_________and Me?"

I'm sure others beside myself, have gone to "Marley and Me"! It is wonderful--sad--but good. We've probably all have had a Marley in our life time (some pet, even if it wasn't a dog). Anyone have any stories??
Our movie would have to be entititled : "Zues and Me" Zues was our first Gordon Setter!! When we saw the reddish brown coat (instead of the black--a recessive gene came out)) it should have given us a clue that we were in the "ride " of our lives!! He just had this look in his eye and when it was there--you knew he was going blastick!!--he was out of here--he was gone!! He ran, and ran, and he was known to: watch TV with neighbors on their couch; to catch ride home with the Cottage Grove police; unlatch the hook on kennel door; leave Derek face first in the snow bank; scale the 5 foot fence; took off with me and the chain resulting in 15 stitches; to being a patient at the U of Mn animal hospital. Yes, lots of fun memories. Share yours!!! Kathie

Add to the January birthdays Cecil Nelson (Dakota's husband) 94 years old January 28. Should any one wish to send an E mail greeting you can send it to Sharon Narem, his daughter at
jsnarem@rushmore.com
Happy New Year to All
Phyllis & Jim