We took Mandy with us to Muskogee yesterday to see my
friend June. June will be 91 in October and she is still
a very pretty lady. She is in the memory center because
she has some type of dementia. She is forgetful but not
like Alzheimer's patients.

Mandy had a wonderful time, enjoying the ride and the
attention. She did so well that I could not help
wondering why Ellie and the girls didn't take her to
Nashville. They are on the way home today so she won't
be lonely much longer.

I felt so remorseful not doing more for those friends
who are shut in assisted living centers. I know their
families do the best they can but I could certainly
write more and send surprise packages. Ruth and June
are too far away to visit often.

June was thrilled to get the biscotti and dried fruit
and gift of jewelry that I took her. I was thinking
that stamps and stationary would be thoughtful little
gifts as well as perfume and face creams. All of my
friends are vain and I am glad for them. I am vowing
to do better and to be more thoughtful.