FIRST OF ALL,Went to the doc. he gave me a small brace.....said it is swollen because of fluid, when I walked on it and it was so painful two weeks ago that created the problem. then standing on it for over 4 hours at the wake, then the funeral.....He said the shot did help because the heel feels better.Told me to put ice on it 20 minutes each time3 times a day.....I told him I had been doing that and he said that was very good.....I will keep it up.Tony took me out to lunch after the doc.....we went to Appleby's do you have them there??I had 1/2 greek salad, yummy, and 1/2 grilled cheese with lettuce, tomato and bacon ...so good...only ate 1/2 the salad, waitress put it in a box to take home...Tony jokes with the waitress all the time, we always go to her table when we go there......Tony and I were discussing the conversation we had this morning....he seems to think when grandpa came over with his father and sister, they probably knew some of the people who came here on the same boat and probably that is the reason for coming to Providence.....So many Italians migrated to Federal Hill....that must have been the reason because they had no one here at that time.....They were real pioneers.....we see the people going out west on the t.v. but some of our own coming here leaving their families, never to see them again were also brave people.....I could never do that.....There just was not enough money to go back to visit family, my father and sisters however, used to send clothing to Italy to the family and anything they could afford.....Later when Uncle Joe started his business and was able to,he went to Italy I would say over 35 times....they used to have the Machine Show in Milan Italy and he would go there on business, and then he would go to see our relatives.....My father never lived long enough to see what Joe made of himself......he would have been so proud of him.Louie went with him twice, and Julie and her girlfriend went with Joe and Polly about 30 years ago....he hired a bus and they traveled in Italy for 3 weeks....julie always talked about what a wonderful trip that was.....She also went to see Aunt Giulia my mother's sister.....who she was named after.....Joe had chartered a plane and any money he made on that he had all the people who went with him, call their families, he took them all out for dinner and paid for all of them.Someday, don't know when, but if I find the pictures I will send them along....of the whole group, and their families, who live in Italy having dinner together.....Well I will go and put ice on my foot and then put the brace on....he said not to wear it to bed.....''take care all,L....aunt ev----- Original Message ----- From: <ftell001@bellsouth.net>To: "Evelyn Palumbo" <evelynp2@cox.net>Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 12:42 PMSubject: A question for you when you have time> Do you know why or how your parents decided to settle in Providence, R.I.? > When the immigrated here...got to New York City.....why did they go to > Providence?> If you don't know or can't remember..that's ok. Sure wish Josephine were > alive. We could ask her a lot of questions.>> I've puttered around here this morning ....watched TV mostly....I should > be dressed by now!> Talk to ya later..> Charlotte>>>> From: "Evelyn Palumbo" <evelynp2@cox.net>>> Date: 2007/07/30 Mon AM 09:35:43 CDT>> To: <ftell001@bellsouth.net>>> Subject: Re: Monday morning.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: <ftell001@bellsouth.net>>> To: "Evelyn Palumbo" <evelynp2@cox.net>>> Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 9:02 AM>> Subject: Monday morning.>>>>>> >I did nothing yesterday too!..but I looked around at midnight..and >> >decided>> >to do JUST a little. I swept...cleaned the kitchen counter top off and >> >at>> >least got some things put away. I spent most of the afternoon dozing on >> >my>> >sofa..with my foot elevated. I think it is beginning to look a little>> >better. Not quite as swollen as it was and the bruising is fading away >> >on>> >my toes. I just need to take it easy for a while.>> >>> > I had old albums spread all over my kitchen yesterday...and just >> > general>> > disarray. The baby went home around 11 AM....I miss her when she is>> > gone..but I don't get a thing done when she is here. I just entertain >> > her>> > mostly and I'm not complaining. She will grow up way too fast anyway.>> >>> > I'm waiting to hear if my husband may be heading home...thinking about>> > going to get my hair cut and shaped....and will probably do>> > NOTHING....lol...>> > I have that container of pictures to sort thru (that is the container>> > Carrie is sitting on that you will send in those pics I took of her>> > yesterday.>> > I stayed up late last night watching a movie....but still got up at >> > 7:30.>> > I'm an early riser. Mom was a nite owl. I always thought she had>> > insomnia...but really what she did was cat nap/dose on and off during >> > the>> > early evening while she was sitting down...and then not be able to get >> > to>> > sleep at bedtilme.. When she was here....as soon as I saw her dozing in>> > the evening, I would urge her to go get in bed. After a few nights of>> > doing that, she was on a routine and would sleep all night long and >> > tell>> > me how great she felt in the morning.>> > I had her limit her fluid intake..so she wouldn't have to go to the>> > bathroom during the night..and VOILA!! She slept the whole night thru. >> > I>> > usually am "early to bed and early to rise" but I do like an afternoon>> > nap.>> > I'm going to get dressed....will talk to you in a bit..>> > Charlotte>> >>> >>>> >> From: "Evelyn Palumbo">> >> Date: 2007/07/29 Sun PM 09:20:07 CDT>> >> To: ftell001@bellsouth.ne> >> Subject: Re: a couple more]>> >>>> >> Hi Charlotte:>> >> she is beautiful......>> >>>> >> I did nothing at all today......went to mass then went to breakfast >> >> with>> >> my>> >> friend Ann.>> >>>> >> Came home, we were going to go out for an early dinner but it was so>> >> humid>> >> here Tony did not care to go out.>> >>>> >> He went to a club not far from here, it is where they have weddings,>> >> parties etc.>> >> They also have take out Saturdays, and Sunday..>> >>>> >> He got some great chicken soup, peppers sausage and potatoes>> >> and some small roasted potatoes on the side.....>> >>>> >> It was so good.....especially since I did not have to cook it.....>> >>>> >> Rested my foot all day.....hope yours is feeling better.>> >>>> >> We are in for a hot, humid week, all week until next Sunday.>> >>>> >> I hate this weather......>> >>>> >> Signing off for now>> >>>> >> A====Ev (*:*)>> >>
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Hurricane Diane
8/31/2011
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| From: | Evelyn Palumbo (star-lyn3518@cox.net) |
| Sent: | Wed 8/31/11 12:42 PM |
| To: | ; |
HI All:
we just received our lights at 6:00 am this morning Wednesday.
Been out since Sunday.....
Lost all our food in freezer and refrigerator.
Tough job trying to buy ice.....Thankfully it was downgraged to a tropical storm as you must know.
Cranston, Rhode Island and WarwicK, Rhode Island hit the hardest because of all the trees we have.
Don't know much about the rest of the areas.
Living with 2 men and even a male dog has been, to say the least, not so good.....(LET ME CLAIFY, HUSBAND, SON, DOG.) (smile)'
they are used to being busy and everything was at a standstill. Giacomo, the dog, wanted all the attention.....
Some of the areas not too far from us did have lights so we were able to go out for breakfast....that helped. We did have gas, hot water also, so we were lucky.
I feel so sorry for all the families with children...having to destroy all the food.....
Last night our neighbor borrowed a generator, it was meant for commercial use....it was near our bedroom and so loud we could not sleep, had to move to our living room.....thankfully the lights went on this morning....
Well that's all folks....now the shopping begins.....We will have to be careful where we shop.....
Well one good thing, Giacomo did not land in Emerald City, Kansas, he was luckier than Toto in the Wizard of Oz......however I do have the Red sequin shoes.......he was such a pest if there was a plane leaving I would have put him on it.....all he wanted to do was play ball....throwing his dog bones up in the air chasing them and barking.....what a sight......
He is fun though....Stay safe all.
Bye for now
Ev
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
August 2011..Aunt Evelyn
| From: | Evelyn Palumbo (evelynp2@cox.net) |
| Sent: | Tue 8/23/11 1:34 PM |
| To: | Ann Tellez (ftell001@hotmail.com) |
Charlotte this is a picture of Vanessa that her boyfriend, or so far, X boyfriend did for her...I just found out this a.m. that they broke up last night......don't know the details.....?? Maybe they'll get back together. who knows.
We cannot run anyone's life, but I believe what's to be will be....
It is hard at first but some things do happen for the best.....22, too young to get involved..My opinion, but who's asking??
You don't like at 32 what you like at 22, correct?? At least for me it was that way.
When I think, if I had married the boyfriend I had at 22 it would never had lasted.....I found out he was a gambler after going with him over 3 years. Left him immediately. Figured I had a hard enough life at that point without a gambler...in my life.....
Went on to meet other nice guys and the one I least expected to marry of course I did.....Camelot marriage...truly.....
Well it was the best choice I ever made in my life.....As I said and will always say it has been such a wonderful life with Tony....
Not that we did not have problems, sickness 31 years out of almost 51 years, Tony is not a complainer, he could be aching badly, just goes in his den plays is soft music and stays there.
His R.A. acts up sometimes to almost unbearable limits.....he is very active walks one hour every day, rain or shine.
Right at this time he is putting stain on the deck......
One thing we almost never, ever, did was argue....we would go out for breakfast or lunch and discuss our problems....
Never did Aunt Julia hear cross words from us.....she, as you know, lived right with us for 32 years.....
We owe all we have to her, Tony had to leave work 21 years ago...never a pay coming in our home....yes he did get federal retirement which was only $800.00 and we had to wait months for that to come through...
He was a progressive toolmaker and could not use his hands for his work.
Julie was the one who got us through all that....I lost half of me when she died Charlotte......10 years November 5th.
I am not and never will be the same person again.....She was like a twin to me.....
Who could ever forget her??
I have a Candle that is lit for her every day since she died at 5:00 PM...it is on my hutch in our dining room...So no one in this home will ever forget her...
The candle is not really necessary because they all loved Julie like a mother. It is beside her picture....it stays lit until 9PM.....Well I am off to a rampage of the past......I think it is because we just lost one of the best friends of our entire life.....It is so sad. I am having a hard time coping with this.
Not someone we saw often but a true friend who would do anything for us.
Take care Charlotte....love aunt Ev
VANESSA LYNN GILBERT
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