Author: David Haldeman

Thursday, June 1, 1972
Sally cleaned while Howard & I worked out- re-primed pump- set out marigolds & petunias. Built ramp near greenhouse to kae mowing easier. Mosquitos bad – lowering water in pond to see if will help.

Wednesday, May 31, 1972
Called home at 5:30 to see if Howard had arrived. He had – at 1:00. Brought North Carolina pottery and seems in good spirits. Full of anecdotes.

Tuesday, May 30, 1972
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Monday, May 29, 1972 – Memorial Day
Mary & Rocky back from Florida trip about 1 – Out at 4 with Mother for picnic.- also Brooks & Jordans. Ate in TV room. Nice congenial evening.

Sunday, May 28, 1972
Kent, Connie & I worked until noon. David, Karen & Vaughn up about 3 – cooked good supper – Then to see 552 N. Greenwood – stopped at Erickson’s. David back to Cincinnati & me home.

Saturday, May 27, 1972
Got most of Memorial Day work done amidst Pleasant Prom & 4 weddings including Diane Howard- Kent really worked on it. Red geraniums & bride had violets – from Julie’s woods.

Friday, May 26, 1972
Miss Howard feeding cats & greenhouse watering & German lessons & talk! Bought carpet for 552 N. Greenwood – $135. Tried to clean up sewer backup. 3 weddings tonighjt. I did Burkhart at Caledonia. Mary Rockwell called from Lake Worth, Florida.

Thursday, May 25, 1972
Finished planting combination boxes for J.Y. Apt. To LaRue with delivery & picked up geraniums. Took in geraniums Howard grew in my greenhouse. Shopped at Kroger’s – Brains & eggs for supper. Watched Peter Sellers movie.

Wednesday, May 24, 1972
Planted graves at Marion Cemetery & planted up combination boxes- wore me out. To bed at 7:30 – Temp 87 today. Mother out to help on billing envelopes.

Tuesday, May 23, 1972
Casco delivered supplies & I got truck stuck in garage. Had to let air out of tires to get out! Talk for Home Ec class at harding. Bought hose & kids clothes at Twin Fair. Lily of Valley at Altrusa- Burmese doctor Thynt