5/2026 - Lördagen den 02: e - MY JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day:  Filip , Filippa

I went to school with a Philip.  His dad was the college president.  Made friends with a Swedish guy here for college names Philip.  And my town had several men named Philip.  Love the name Filippa.  Should change my name now!!! 

    Today was an ok day.  I slept well last night.  That was nice after missing a night of sleep.

    Finally!!!!  Got a great text announcing that Gray Media & DishTV finally came to an agreement & my CBS is back.  Took them long enough.  Think both are greedy but glad it is over.

    And tonight SNL is back on tonight.  Tired of reruns.  Hope it is a good one.  And my fave guy is on a lot!!!  He is hilarious!!!

     I counted all 7 kittens today.  Getting ready to feed them now again.  Last night I went to check on them there was a possum on the porch.  They are good to have around.  They eat snakes, ticks, & more.  And no snake bite hurts them.  He looked at me & drank water.  I looked back at him.  They are ok.

    Nice cool weather that is ending.  Wish it would last.  But this is Kansas with awful weather.  Hot, humid, bugs, & drought.  KN is starting to plant corn. today.  Hope he gets some rain.

    Everyone is quiet today.  Last night MM was the head bartender & his bar had karaoke.  I would never try that.

    Just in from feeding my cat family.  Counted all present  ---- babies & mom.  BUT!!!  One kitten came running out of under the house.  And it had a dead mouse in its mouth.  Good kitty!!  Already earning their keep!!!! 🐈 🐁

    Photos are drawings, kittens, & art.  Art was from the SVAFC.  This month's art show was Digital Art by three different artists.  I know one so what I am sharing is mostly his.  Met him when I worked at the Red Barn Museum.  We are FB friends.  And a mutual friend posts lots of his art & where his shows are.

Paris

Paris

Paris

 

                                                                           

               

    

5/2026 - Fredag den 01:e - MY JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day:  Första Maj 🇸🇪 Valborg

Valborg (Walpurgis Night), celebrated annually on April 30, is a major Swedish tradition marking the arrival of spring and the end of winter. It features large community bonfires, choral singing, and spring speeches to welcome warmer weather. Often called "the last of April," it is a vibrant public celebration popular with students and families. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Key Aspects of Valborg

• Bonfires (Valborgsmässoeldar): Originally intended to ward off evil spirits and predators, these bonfires now serve as a focal point for communities gathering to celebrate.
• Spring Traditions: Celebrations often include traditional choir singing, lighting bonfires at dusk, and speeches welcoming the new season.
• Student Celebrations: In university cities like Uppsala and Lund, Valborg is massive, featuring student cap-donning ceremonies and picnics.
• Origins: Named after Saint Walpurga, a German abbess, the night combines Christian, pagan, and local folklore traditions.
• Date: Observed on the night of April 30, leading into May 1 (a public holiday in Sweden)
• Only partial information.

    Today was not a good day.  I never got any sleep overnight.  Even with a sleeping pill.  I tried everything ---- laying in bed, laying on the sofa.  No sleep.  I had 2 cans of V8 Energy.  Kept me awake.  Somehow,

    My pain increased all night & all today.  Hurting in odd places.  So awful.

    I worked at the SVAFC today.  Same show.  Nothing new.  No visitors.  But I had my iPad & got all caught up on my soaps.

    About 3pm it started to rain.  I was worried about walking to my car on slick wet sidewalks so I moved my car to be near the gallery.  After my big fall I am terrified of wet pavement.

    Today at the Old Mill they had hundreds of kids from the middle of Kansas come in & participate in people showing their art or animals or dancing or singing or cooking or whatever.  Looked like it went well,  And the rain started just as it ended.  The kids got tours of the Mill but it was not turned on.  They could just look.  It is a fun day.

    Supper was at Jalisco's.  I was too tired to be very friendly.  But it also hurt that they had all had 2 big parties & I was left out.  No biggie.  Just how it is now.  I no longer care.

    I was just out to feed & water my babies.  I think I counted all 7 but it was dark.  Sharing a collage of 4 photos of them.

    Not many photos.  I am too tired.  And still have spanish to tackle.  Usch.

Unreal. So much for lowering fuel costs.   And will only get worse & worse.

Two kitties this morning,

Love Nico

Tomte #1 ---- Ron Stamm.  If I remember his name right.  He passed away in Florida.

Tomte #2.  Don Weddle.  Also no longer with us.

Kisse this morning when I was trying to sleep.

Love this photo.  A fave of mine.