Just Day to Day

Saturday, July 11, 2026

7/2026 - Friday the 11th- MY JOURNEY

My family ---- Daisy, Cinder, Kisse. At least they love me!

Today's Name Day: Eleonora , Ellinor

I went to school with an Elly. And used to be friends with an Elly, but no more or ever.

Last night Cinder got sick. She was gagging & puked a tiny bit. Kisse is my usual puker but never Cinder. She did eat more later. Odd. I was so worried. Ok today. Both napping in the bedroom.

Today is just another day at home. Anxious for the Norway match in FIFA today. Love Norway. Ro Ro Ro!! But no one to share it with. I learned early on there is no one who wants to talk about FIFA matches with me. How fun it could be for me. Could be.

I love Thierry Henry as an announcer, He was an awesome player for Arsenal.. Truly dislike Elexi Lalas. For many years,

Cooler today but the heat returns soon. And the 90+ temps are here well into August. I hate summer. No rain here for more than the next 10 days. Back in drought weather.

I keep hoping for changes here but it never happens. Hope it does sometime. Soon I hope. Hope springs eternal, fool that I am.

Heard from no one today. My usual email lady is busy with family.

I fed Daisy lunch before me. And I sat outside with her. She would eat then come & snuggle. No sign of the feral cat from last night. I stayed out to make sure Daisy got her full meal. And I got some love. She wants to come in soooo bad. Wish I dared.

Out of all my good food from the grocery store. Need to order more for monday. They don't do weekends. Macaroni salad is gone. But still have 3 bean salad. Have some for supper I guess.

I tried to take a nap but could not relax. Have a very stressful appointment next week,. I am borderline in a panic. I mentioned how I feel to someone who should care but I got no comments or questions. I will keep quiet. Now I am crying again out of fear.

Lots of pain today. My arms & knee. One pain patch left. I found some on Amazon that will be here in the morning. Not my usual ones but they will work until mine get here.

I shared a photo of Daisy looking like she is practicing her stripper dance routine. I belong to a group that posts things that are not important. Fun photos. I got some cute comments on it!!

I like this one. Mom & her & Mom's cousin in Kansas City all did the same kind of sewing. And they would chat about their work.

Carved by Bruce Harding who was married to my cousin. Great carver.

Cute.

In Swensson Park.

I wish more were this.

Friday, July 10, 2026

7/2026 - Friday the 10th- MY JOURNEY

Today's Name Day: André , Andrea

I have known an Andrea or two. Went to school with one older than me.

Today was a good day. I worked at the Old Mill Musuem. My scanner still does not work like I want but not a big problem. Just a couple of extra steps for me. Really nice to see everyone.

My dozen Chicago cousins asked when I worked & I hoped they would come to see me. But they must have had more important things to do. I am sad. I will never see then again. Only on FB. Think they leave on monday. No time for me.

Supper was at Jalisco's. A friend sat with us. Nice visit.

No rain here today. And after tonight there is zero chance for rain for at least 10 days. And temps all over 90F. I hate summer. Had a snow cone for dessert. Cannot have one often. Blood sugar gets too high. Cool out now.

Today is my great grandson Atlas's 6th birthday. Celebrating on sunday. He is a sweetheart. Little older photo. Kids are left to right: Sorion, Atlas, Junior. Father is MM.

Need to feed Daisy one more time. Tomorrow maybe I can sit with her early in the day. Too busy today.

I am ready to rest in bed. Tired. Nothing tomorrow. Gave her food & as I started to come back in a large feral cat appeared. White legs/feet with a the rest of her a very pale pale orange. Gave Daisy extra where that cat could not see.

I try to ignore those who ignore me.

Words to the wise.

Daisy

Thursday, July 9, 2026

7/2026 - Thursday the 9th- MY JOURNEY

White Peacock flower on my table

Today's Name Day: Jörgen , Örjan

I had an uncle named Oren. He was Mom's youngest brother.

Today was a good day. Slept good. Less pain. Tired of my arm hurting.

Had lunch with the thursday friends. We ate at the White Peacock. I had a yummy sandwich & iced green tea. Not much of a crowd there. When lunch was over my friends got up & walked out the door. And there I sat there alone. No one said good bye or anything. A few hours later one wrote me to apologise. Always forgotten.

I had to leave early to get to Salina for a haircut. Great to see Henry. He makes my day! Hair looks great!!

On the way home I stopped at Jim's Chicken & brought home a chicken dinner. And somehow got an extra piece!! Very good!!! Two good meals in one day. Unheard of!!! Nice.

At the Peacock I got to meet a dozen cousins of mine I have never met. FB friends with a couple of them. I knew their parents for many years. They are gone & most of these kids live around Chicago. Great to meet them all!!! They related to my mom's mom.

Last night Cinder was upset over something. Not sure if she & Kisse were fighting but Kisse was normal. Cinder was even upset with me. ME of all people!!! Maybe she wanted more food. There was dry food but not the fancy wet ones. She calmed down after eating. Or maybe she smelled Daisy on me. Who knows. OK tonight.

Got hot today. I saw 95F. Some breeze. Ick. Severe weather south & west of me. Will some get here??? Who knows. Looks like the 90s will last until August or longer. I hate summer. Even the house is too warm today. Clouds would help.

Almost all my photos are on my laptop today. So I am sharing some of Daisy.

Yesterday I got home & some of my yard has been mowed. I tried to call KN but no answer. And he never called me today. I am scared he is upset with me.

Who knows. I am wrong a lot.

I am having some scary things going on with my eyes. See my eye doc next tuesday. Scared of going blind.

My good friend & cousin ND & I talked for an hour just now. Wish I could get to Denver to see her. No friends & no family to help me get there.

I have two young friends who make sure to give me a hug & make sure I feel ok. Almost no one I know ever asks how I am. And I always feel guilty if I am hurting & not normal. No one tries to make me feel like it is ok to take care of me.

Today is my grandson CF's birthday. His family in Minnesota had a big get together for him. Of course all I got was a photo. Not part of anything. Need to stop thinking or I will start to cry.

Now crying.