8/2026 - Saturday the 1st- MY JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day:  Per

I have a cousin in Sweden name Per.  Full name is Per Ola.  I have met him.  Nice guy.

    Today went better than I expected.  Last night I was reading email around 4am.  And yikes!!  I saw I worked this weekend.  I quickly texted MH to open & close for me.  Luckily answered right away.  I had a hard time to sleep after that.  I kept changing my alarm time.  I got up much too late but I got me dressed & fed, the cats fed & Daisy fed.  I got more food today so Daisy is ok now.  And I got more V8 Energy drink for me.,  We all are ok now.

    I am tired of trash in my yard.  There is a guy who cleans up messes.  I will gladly pay him to drive out here,  Might have to call him this week & see what he says.  Makes my stress so bad.

    Work was good.  Had a long time artist friend come in to work..  She is now 92.  She lived in a nice house here for many years.   Her house was where my great great grandmother lived &. my great grand mother lived there at the same time.  She gave me a room by room & floor by floor tour once. Only time I ever got in there like that.  Her name is Mary Erickson.  Great artist.  Got to know her & her husband quite well.  Such nice people,

    This week we vote.  And I have an xray on the same day.  Tired. of being busy,  Need some days off,  Not this week,  Think the next week dr, appointmet in Hutch 

    Had our yearly old car show today.  I borrowed on grouping of photos from a friend to share here.  I never go.  Especially when I have trouble walking.

    Not too warm today.  Nice out.  Work was busy.  Lots of people in & out.  Kept me awake.  Had 2 fun people that came in.  No rain in the next couple of days.  There are a couple of days that are maybes.

JR, Dad, Mom, and me

Mom & others

My great grandmother, my grandma Great grandma, me

Love this photo.  Looks like Nico!!

This photo breaks my  heart

Daisy

Museum of singer Lil Babs in Sweden.  While in there she came in so I got to meet her!!

My church in Järvsö

Kalmar castle in Kalmar

My Swedish memories

                                                                             

             

7/2026 - Friday the 31st- MY JOURNEY

Olive Garden

Today's Name Day; Elin , Helena

Had a cousin named Ellen Jewel.  She was a model at one time.  Knew several Helens.  I think Tiger Wood's wife was Elin,  Love that name.

    Today was a good day but busy.  And it kept me awake a lot last night.  Really stressed.

    I was up a bit early.  Got busy with feeding all my cats, scooping poo, dressing me.

    First stop was one bank in LBK.  I had money to move to a Salina bank.  Then picked up JR.  And off to Salina.

    Went to a bank in Salina.  Across the street was JR's cellphone company.  They were a mess with his phone.  Threatened to end his phone.  Said my credit card was not working.  Only one I have.  It does work all the time.  Two places had trouble getting it to work & then it did.  Go figure.  I do not like where he gets his phone.  But they got him straighened out.  Hope all is ok now.  I did not go to work.  I made JR the problem needing a ride to Salina!!  😀 To go across the street I had to drive several blocks.

    There was a girl sitting & waiting for her phone.  I have learned not to judge anyone,  She was a bit overweight.  Turned out she was so nice!  And we knew someone she is related to on FB.  Great conversation!  Glad to have met her.  Made the time speed by.

    Next we had supper.  JR never has an opinion.  But he knew I liked Olive Garden & we had not been there for a long time.  I love their salmon.  Awesome..  Must go back soon.

    Then took JR home then me.   Daisy now knows my car.  She heard me & was sitting on my bench waiting for me.  

    Came in  & did my Spanish & now my blog.  Ready to lay in bed & rest.  Heard from MM early today.  No body else.

Olive Garden

Nico

Willie & Jo

Neighbour's Barn.  The best

Former church being worked on

Dala horse & the funeral home

JR's phone business

Salina KS

My fave Swedish meal.  You can get it in one local place.  Not as good as in Sweden.  Close though.

                                                                                

              

 

7/2026 - Thursday the 30th- MY JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day:  Algot

I remember this name.  I am sure there was an Algot or two in town but you do not hear it now.

    Today was not the best day.  I got no sleep so I missed lunch today with friends.  Supposed to get JR at 2pm but cancelled..  My stupid stomach got sickly.  Decided I dared not drive anywhere.  We will get him tomorrow after work.  Then eat out somewhere.  I had a nice nap.

    While napping JS called for a video call.  He truly cares for me.  He calls often just to make sure I am doing ok.  Nice to have a couple of people who do care about me.  He & MM are the best.

    Had some drizzle earlier today.  And it stayed cloudy so we never got hot.  Stayed in the mid 80s.  And a nice strong breeze.  So I fed Daisy & sat outside with her for a long time.  I feel guilty ignoring her.  This morning when I went to feed her lunch she got in the house.  I mean clear in!!!  She & Cinder rubbed noses!!!  No one died.  I tried to grab her but my hands were full!!!  She usually minds if I yell NO.  Not today.  She was determinded to get in.  Glad all are ok!!!  Whew!

    It was nice sitting outside.  And Daisy on my lap loving & purring.  I know that she loves me.  What a sweetie!!!

    Rest of the day was quiet.  I need to try to eat better at home.  Now more rain forecast.  So they say.  Rain in SW Kansas now.

Prairie fotos.  Couple of calves

My turkey vultures

My turkey vultures

Some photos of the tree by my front door.  When we moved in here I was taller then this tree.  Huge now,

Love this branch

Daisy photos

Read this carefully!!! From a couple of years ago!!!  Yikes!

Think this train is in a park in Newton KS