6/2026 - Monday the 22th - MY JOURNEY

 

Memories from last weekend.

Today's Name Day:  Paulina , Paula

I once had a close friend named Paula.  No longer.  Know another Paula.

    Today was an ok day.  Slept really good.  All my stress, anxiety, tiredness caught up with me last night.  Went to bed really early.  Needed lots of rest.  Still today.  Needed to run an errand but it will wait until tomorrow.

    Weather is nice.  No rain or storms here.  High today was 75F.  Very nice.  If only summer could stay this way.  Ha.  Never in Kansas.  In all my years here I remember only one harvest that was nice cool weather.  What a joy.  Only one.  All the rest were hot, windy & dirty.

    Cinder had to cuddle for a while on me after my nap.  Nice.  I closed my laptop to give her the attention.

    Only got an email from JL.  Everyone else was quiet.

    I needed to carry out more trash today.  Too tired & pain is starting from the coming storms tomorrow.

    Did get a text from MM.  A good text.  His boys are still here.  Good for the 3 of them.  His youngest son is in Wichita with his mom.

Truly my life.  I know lots of people but not friends with anyone.  I am often alone or just with my brother.  I have tried to create friendships but given up.  Never works out for me.

Daisy

                                                                                 

         

6/2026 - Sunday the 21th - MY JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day:  Alf , Alvar

I have a friend in Sweden named Alf.  And his wife.  Lots of great memories.  They visit here often,

    Today was a so-so day.  Did not sleep last night.  I tried to nap but nada.  Got a nice short nap after supper.

    Raccoon has been back for a short visit.  All food is gone so not a huge mess.  What a pain.

    We had rain all night.  I got around one & a half inches of rain. Very nice.  No wind here.  Lots of thunder & lightning.  Very loud thunder!!!

    Supper was at Pizza Hut.  Visited with my fave waiter.  He has a quick smile & makes me laugh.

    More severe weather forecast for tonight.  Is getting old.

    First day of summer today.  Now everyday is another day nearer cooler weather.  A good day.  There is rain forecast almost everyday this week until next weekend.  Hope it is just rain.

    Still soaring after my reunion.  Would be nice is some of us could meet for coffee sometimes.

    Sharing family photos today.

Prairie flowers.

Family from Sweden visiting us in Lindsborg.  Really nice family!!

When I was truly happy.  Wish it had lasted.

Family photo.

                                                                                 

          

6/2026 - Saturday the 20th - MY JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day:  Linda

I have known dozens of Lindas.  Best friend in junior high.  Classmates in school.  Cousins.

    Today had me worried.  I slept very little.  And got up to feed Daisy to see the raccoon made another visit.  What an ungodly mess!!!!  Called KN but he will not be here for 2 hours.

    I got dressesd & decided on what for lunch.  I wanted to eat in town but decided not to do that.  I left a bit early for my reunion.  Had to go down my back steps to avoid the boxes.

    Today we celebrated Midsommarsdag in town.  Hundreds of people roamning around.  Car parked everywhere.  And the block I needed to park on was closed & full of people.  No bueno.  I kept going around the blocks until I got to the alley behind the Senior Center where my reunion was.  And lo & behold there were 2 handicapped parking spots by the back door.  I grabbed one.  Perfect.  Someone had to find a key to unlock hte doors.  Then we got in.  There were people already in there who opened the front door.  I sat by some one I really like.  Good choice.

    I generally do not feel part of my class but that ended tonight.  I had many hugs & gave many hugs.  Reconnected with one girl who I just had lunch with her brother.  He even told her.  Reconnected with several old friends.  One friend that never talked to anyone when we grew up.  She was bubbly tonight with everyone.  We ate next to each other.  What a good evening.

    Our food was from a newer place in Marquette that I want to try.  Their food was to die for.  I will for sure eat there some weekend.  Only open on the weekends.  Each day is a different meal.  JR may not like what they serve but I will go alone then.  I am pretty used to alone.

    One friend offered to help me get my food & carry it for me.  Hard to do with a cane.  She got her plate at the same time then went back for drinks for us.  We took a group photo.  I want a copy of that.  I took no photos.  Hard to get around to do that.

    The stormy weather is moving in now.  If there is no wind it will be ok but winds are forecast..  Here is the info on it. Second line around 4am.  Third line tomorrow.  Whew.  Flood warning too.

    Got home and all boxes are gone.  Raccoon has not returned yet.  KN say to call him if I see it.  He will be over right away.

    I am writing my blog but skipping spanish.  Far too tired.  Just want to relax..  I was greeted by both cats.