12/2023 Sondag the31st -- Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

New Year's Eve

Todays Name Day Sylvester

    Slept good last night.  No nap today.  Nico was ok all night also.  Cinder snuggled with me most of the night.  I think she sensed I needed her.

    Got cold last night.  In the 20s.  Now is 31F.  But no wind.  I sat outside to chat with my nephew.  Had farm business & I had something for his kids.  Something I bought for me but decided I would never use it.  They will love it!

    Not up to writing much.  Having pizza with JR later.  My only celebration.  And today is the birthdays of 2 friends.  Wish they both were here!!!

    Photos are New Years ones.

                                

12/2023 Lordag the 30th -- Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

Bacon Day

Todays Name Day is Set

    I am using my Windows pc.   What a learning curve!!!  Hope it works.

    Stayed warmer last night.   Barely froze.  Almost up to 50 now.   Breeze is a bit chilly but not bad.

    TV is boring.  Watched some bull riding.  Used to go to a local rodeo just for that.  Had a friend who rode bulls there. I took care of when he had surgery.  He was terrified of surgery but not of bulls.  Yikes!  Now I have futbol on.  Two British teams.  Exciting!

    JR has actively working on photos for his exhibtion is february 2025.  Exciting!  I am assisting as I can.

    JR & I have been trying to decide when to eat out for NYE.  I miss the old days with fancy dresses.  Now it is pizza.  Will stop to see MM & lunch then the next day.  Then he is off to work.  I will certainly feel his absence.

    Two cold fronts coming but no moisture until second  week of january.  Wishing for snow, of course.

    Photos are winter ones again.

                                

    

12/2023 Fredag the 29th -- Wandering & Capturing Moments

                             Tick. Tock Day

                          Today's Name Day is Abel

    This is a mess.   I tried to do this on my phone.   No bueno.   Hope this works.   Gotta take my pc somewhere.

    I had a great day.   Lunch with LL at the Happy Swede.   They are closing for good on Sunday.   They just cannot get any help.   Every body wants the money but not to have to actually work for it,   There are 2 other places begging for help,

    After she went back to work I first got fuel, meds & a car wash.   Then I went home.   No nap.  Caught up on mail.

    Then back to town for supper with JR at Jalisco's.   It was quiet when we got there so MA & I had time to chat.   A mutual friend had a new baby boy,   Great photos!   And talked about the awesome weekend he had with ALL of his family.   That does not happen often.   When we left it was full to almost over flowing!   Good to see!

    Dessert at the ice cream shop.   Had my usual peppermint.   I am addicted.

    JR went in to the grocery store to buy us each some supplies.   Saves me a trip to Salina.   I did not need much.

    Nice weather today.   The pond had waves & sparkles,

    Photos are winter ones.

                            

 

12/2023 Onsdag the 28th -- Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

National Chocolate Candy Day

Today's Name Day is Camila

    I sort of celebrated a Jammie Day today.   Kind of unannounced.   I just had no energy today,   And too much depression.   I just cancelled the day.   This time of year is beyond  difficult for me.   And I have learned or am learning to take care of me, not just the rest of the world.

    It was really cold last night.  Down to 22F.   I saw  --- & felt --- it!!!   But surprisingly I felt pretty ok inside.   Slept ok when Nico left me alone.   I was surrounded by fur kids all night   Kisse lays in the chair next to my bed,    Cinder was on the bed by me.   Nico was on the floor or on the bed also.

    The pond had no waves today.   Water was a frozen early in the morning.   I could see our cattle & got a photo of them.   I miss going in the truck to feed.   Cold again tomorrow then a short warm up but cold early in the week.   Maybe acold front & snow or rain around the 10th of January.  Too far out to be sure.

    Nico & I took a really nice nap in the cloudy cool weather.   We snuggle on the sofa together.   He has to wake me half way through our nap for a water refill & a treat.   I gave him 2.   And he ate them both.   At this point, he gets anything he want.,  The least I can do.

    My cousin from Denver called me.   We had a long conversation about our lives, family events, & missing each other.   Our lives are totally different but we have

many things in our lives that are the same.   Not good things.   I can be honest with her like no one else.   I know she cares & understands.   And I understand her life also.   Life should not be so difficult.   But it is.   So many people act like they understand but then just dismiss me & how I feel.   I work at being quiet about my life.   Most of the time.

    Hope tomorrow goes better.   I am planning on a better day.   Cold & time with a friend & family.

    Photos today are mostly collages.   No photos I took.

                            

 

12/2023 Onsdag the 27th -- Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day

Today's Name Day is Johannes

    I cancelled today.   Nico was ill last night.   He had stomach issues.   I stayed awake a lot to try to get him outside before he made a mess on the floor.   I failed a couple of times.  Not a good night.

     I got a little sleep after 5am.   I wanted a nap but did not get one.   Feeling it now.

    I needed to help MM but he drove out here instead  of lunch.   He is getting ready to go to his job in another state.   This is just training in construction.   I am happy for him but feeling deserted.   Shame at me.   He & KW & their son drove out here briefly.   And brought me a bottle of Pepsi!!

    The weather stayed cold today.   In the 40s.   I never warmed up.   Cold last night also.   In the 20's.   No more snow for us.  😞. But there is 2 more cold fronts forecast in the next few days.   My joints are joyful at the thought!

    Been sorting through graphics on my phone.   Got too many.   And deleted quite a few.   Over 200.

    Cinder has to go out & then back in.   And then out again.   Keeps me busy.   Put her out when we went to bed last night.   I felt guilty.   So cold.  Got every one fed & back in the bedroom.   I went to the front door & called.   She made a  mad dash for home from the shed.   All day Nico makes me move on the sofa so he can have his corner & pillow.   I no sooner get comfy & he gets off the sofa.  Then I can slide back.   Like a workout.   

    I took both Nico & Cinder outside for a while.   I took lots of photos of them together.   They sure love each other.   Hard not to cry.   Plan to do this often.   Got several nice ones today.

    Photos are ones I took this afternoon.   All the B&W ones are today's photos.   There is a colored one that is a few days old.   Should have changed it to B&W.

    Hope Nico stays ok.   I have things to do the next couple of days.   Of course no plans for New Years.   We used to go out.   The lady friends & I wore sort of evening dresses.   That was fun.   Miss those times.   I am sure there are get toughers but. I would never be included.   Fun to be invisible.

                            

      

    

12/2023 Tisdag the 26th -- Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

Get ready to celebrate Boxing Day on December 26th, a day full of fun and exciting traditions. It is believed that the holiday originated from the Middle Ages when servants were given gifts or boxes filled with food, coins or other goods from their employers as thanks for working hard during the year. Today, it is celebrated in many countries around the world with shopping sales and gift giving!

Today's Name Day is Stefan

    Had a quiet & alone day.   Slept ok.   Snowed today.   I even took a couple of videos that showed the snow falling.   Never done that before.   Read instructions & a new iPhone helped.   Fun!

    Not quite as depressed as yesterday, but the weather is playing havoc with my joints.   Did manage a nap with Nico but it was difficult.   I finally gave up.

    What a surprise I had.   Had a nice note from my friend from South Africa.   Holiday & birthday greetings from him.   I miss him.   Not seen him in many years.

    Still snow in the state..   Not where I am but it is swirling around so I have a tad bit of hope.   At least it is staying cold so it is not melting all away today.   

    Today was trash day.   They never came here.   Hope they are ok.   Now no pick up for 2 weeks.   Hope I have room for two weeks of trash.   I never took anything out yesterday with the snow & wind.   And who knows, maybe they will be here tomorrow.

    Finally watching the Willie Nelson birthday show.   He is the best.   His concert was the best I have ever seen.   What a talent.   Lots of singers on.   As long as no Mariah Carey or Taylor Swift all is well!

    Poor Cinder.   She wants to go out but then wants back in.   Too cold.   And wet.   She was out all last night.  I called every time I was out but she never showed up until today.

    My new laptop is all screwy.   Will take it somewhere to see what they think.   Not happy.

    Sad tonight.   All my good leftovers are now gone.   Dang.   Eating out twice tomorrow.   That will help.   Get groceries on Thursday.

    Got new candles today.  Lit This Is Christmas.   Wow does that smell great!!

    Photos are holiday ones again.

                         

       

12/2023 Måndag the 25th -- Wandering & Capturing Moments

National Pumpkin Pie Day

Today's Name Day is (No name)

    Today was ok but I have had better.   Seems like Nico wanted up often.   I did manage to sleep in between.   Tried to nap this afternoon but not good.

    I got a big surprise early in the evening/night.   Took Nico out & it was all white outside.   Snow.   Totally unexpected..   It stopped sometime this morning.  

But then started again around supper time.   Still in a winter weather advisory.   The strong north wind is not helping at all.

    Nico got sick in the kitchen twice.   What a fun Christmas job for me.   Been ok since then.   He is stressing me out daily.

    I finished watching the Santa Clause 3.   I remember this movie but not the first two.   Now watching old Anthony Bourdain shows,   I really miss him.

    I survived Christmas without crying or feeling any worse than usual.   Did miss having the old family get togethers.   Some have huge families then someone like me has no one.   Doesn't seem fair.   But then when is life ever fair??

    I did go out to take snow photos.   Not for too long.   our temp was 27 all day.   We had around a half inch of rain    It is much needed.

    Photos are Christmas ones of Santa again.