07/2026 - Tuesday the 21st - MY JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day:  Johanna

Went to school with a Johanna.  Her dad was a professor at the college.  Last time I saw her was our 50th class reunion.  She died shortly after that of cancer.

    Today is just a day like any other.  Had an email from JL.  Losing a friend who is moving away.  Sad.  Hate to lose someone I really like.  But it has to be. 

    A little cooler today.  Temp is 96F now.  Not close to 100F.  Still feels miserable out.  Nice breeze.

    Tried to take a nap but only rested.  Gave up & showered & shampooed.  Want to look good for the new doctor tomorrow.  I do not want to eat too early.  But still need lunch after I see him.  See how I am feeling after lunch.  Today my one wrist is killing me.  Worse tomorrow???  And I need to see MM sometime.  And need to stop in to see my insurance people.  Raised my payment at least $1000.  Good lord!!!  Wonder if it can be changed to less??  How can I afford that??  More & more stress.  But others expect lots from me.  But I get little back.

    And my stress messing my life up!  I hate nights when I turn my lights off & my blind symptoms take over.  I hate when I cannot see my bedroom door or the hallway.  And parts of my room disappear.  Oh, well..  I think no one cares about it all.  Still no support group.

    Will end this and work on spanish.  Not much energy for that.

Fave photo

So true

Miss this weather

Harvest when I was included

                                                                        

              

01/2026 - Monday the 20th - MY JOURNEY

 

Both look good.  They are a day late.

Today's Name Day:  Margareta , Greta

I went to school with a Greta.  Her sister was in my class.  Smart, cool girl.  I had a Margaret in my class.  We were good friends.  Part of a large group.  Mom had a cousin Margaret.  I knew her well.  Always enjoyed her company.  I miss the days when I had people in my life & family.

    Today is anything but good.  So hot it is unreal.  I saw a high of 104F or 40C.  It felt like 108F.  I was out with Daisy but not for long.  Need to carry trash out but I refuse.  I hurt far too much & it is far too hot.  Supposedly cooler midweek with rain.  Not holding my breath.  Any rain will miss my farm.  I can guarantee that.

    Both inside cats have stayed in our bedroom the last two nights.  No idea why.  But they are eating better.

    Spanish is not going well.  They moved me down a level.  I do not care.  Too sick & tired to care.  There should be a way you could tell them your are sick or have had a death in the family.  Give you a day or so to recover.  But like the rest of the world no one there cares either.

    And my phone is driving me crazy.  I wanted to post a graphic about the heat.  Just something cute.  It has tried all day.  But I checked & it is there but I still have a message saying it is still loading.  Grrr.

    Have another birthday of my oldest great grandson.  I know the day but not any of the plans.  More photos!!!

    I felt too bad yesterday I did not watch the last soccer match.  Just did not care.  And then the trophy ceremony was ruined as I knew it would be. But FIFA & Spain fixed it.  Loved what they did!!!  I am sure there "someone" who is quite upset!!!  Good deal!!!

    Eating big for supper.  Popcorn!!!  Sounds good.  Something different than tv dinners or lunch meat.  if only I could afford a maid & cook!!!  Ah, life would be awesome!

    Temp down to 101F.  No bueno.  I am ready for something to drink & food.  But not going out.

True

Too true

White Peacock

 

                                                  

           

01/2026 - Sunday the 19th - MY JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day:  Sara

I have a cousin in Denver named Sara.  Cool family.  I went to school with a Sara or two.

    Today was not the best day.  I sat outside at lunch with Daisy.  KN made it over here while I was folding clothes in the back bedroom.  Missed him.  My screen door has a new latch.  Perfect.  Nice to have a working door.

    I slept ok but woke up & cried often.  Tough weekend & the two weeks before was awful also.  And all the normal stress from life that I get no support with.

    I got signed up with a new RA doctor in Lindsborg named Dr. Baxa.  Had an appointent with him in March.  I was told to answer the phone if the local hospital called.  They called on friday.  New appointment is this coming wednesday,  In the morning on a work day.  No idea what he will do & how long it will take.  And will I be feeling good enough to work,  Sigh.................

    Awful weather again.  I saw 98F here.  Tomorrow is forecast for 103F.  I hate summer.  They are saying that wednesday & thursday are in the 80s & chance of rain.  I can dream.

    Lots more pain today.  Probably weather related.  And extra tired.