Ida’s
Notebook
Ida Risser
The fields look so very bare into the ground. The silos are
now that the com is harvested, filled with corn, soybeans, and al-
Rye has been planted and disced falfa. Now the heifers and cows
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will have plenty of feed this win
ter.
The ground is too wet but I’ve
been digging my flower bulbs
anyway as the frost has killed
them. This fall I am leaving
many in the ground as I have too
many cannas, elephant ears, and
gladiolas. I took most of the Pe
ruvian and Aztex lilies out of the
ground.
We have lots of quinces but as
they were not sprayed they are
difficult to pare and use. Al
though as the flavor is unusual, I
peel some of them for eating on
cereal. In October my saffron
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bulbs came up from the ground
and gave beautiful blue blossoms
with red centers. I dry the sta
mens and cook them with chick-
Our grandchildren take part in
many sports. The football, base
ball, and soccer games are over
for the season. But, now they
play volleyball and take swim
ming lessons. These activities
keep the parents very busy too as
they drive them to their games.
Recently we attended a football
game played under the lights.
Our grandson was in the game
and we were prepared for very
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cold weather but we were pleas
antly surprised that we were
quite comfortable under a blan
ket.
Last week we attended a semi
nar on keeping your brain active.
We were told to do jigsaw puz
zles and crossword puzzles and
read. Also, we were instructed to
make notes to remind ourselves
of appointments. We should get
at least six and one-half hours
sleep, take vitamins, and eat
nuts. Peanuts, almonds, and wal
nuts were recommended. I sup
pose that people will choose
which of these things they enjoy
doing.