01/2024 Onsdag the 31th - Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

National Hot Chocolate Day

Today's Name Day:  Ivar, Joar

    Today was a wonderful day.  I slept excellent all night. With Cinder's help.  And Kisse was near too.  I was up early to get ready for my day.

    When I departed this morning, Kisse had eaten breakfast.  Cinder was curled up in her new fave nest.  She missed her chance to go outside.  Once I had cleaned the litter box I was out the door.  And gone all day!

    Met LL at the Old Mill.  When she got out of a meeting we took off for lunch.  We went to 5 Loaves in McPherson.  It is in a bowling alley.  Great & tasty food.  Good help.  I had small pieces of steak in a bun with au jus.  I love it.  I had french fries too but only ate a few.

    With out meal done, we drove to Hutchinson where she had papers to pick up.  Then back to McPherson to the library where she delivered papers.  And after the post office in Lindsborg we went to work at the Mill.  A nice day so far of lots of chatting & sight seeing.

    Work was good.  Almost done with the book of photos I am working on.  Photos are a bit boring & mostly unidentified activities & people.

    After work JR & I had supper at Jalisco's.  Slow there tonight.  With our nice weather they should have been busy.  Hard to read people sometimes.

    Dessert was ice cream.  They have been closing early due to the cold weather.  Well, today reached 70F so they stayed open late.  Had my fave ice cream.  Nice end to a great day!!

    After being gone all day & part of the evening, I wondered what the cats had been up to.  Apparently not much.  Their food was barely touched.  Litter box was not used much.  They both must have slept all day.

    Tonight Cinder is starved for attention.  Got my Spanish done before she was out here but writing my blog is a challenge.  Cinder has been over to her food I bet 5 times.  Kisse does not like hard food so she has had her food with gravy.  Cinder is finally sitting on the sofa arm rest.

    Photos are local winter photos.  Many are ones I took.  The black & white dog was Willie's last dog, Jo.  She was the sweetest dog.  We had her & Nico at the same time.

                            

01/2024 Tisdag the 30th - Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

National Plan for Vacation Day

 What I would not give for a real vacation!   

Today's Name Day:  Gunhild, Gunilla

    Having a better day.  Slept pretty good while Cinder cuddled with me.

    Warm again.  Today I have seen 66.  The heat has not been on.  Leave it on low tonight.  I was almost too warm last night.  Three days of rain this weekend.  More mud.

    Called my financial advisor & he has put my fund raising money in a bank account.  Will get it to the Mill soon.  And I added someone to my will.  Next to meet with my lawyer.  Then I had to run into my car insurance place.  Had a paper for them to sign & mail for me.  Hope that is the end of that stuff.

    No jammie day today.  Actually dressed with makeup!  Feels good.  I try to only be sloppy when at home.

    Making lunch plans with two friends for later this week.  Be fun. 

    Not heard from CF so no idea where they are but on their way to meet in Florida.  Be fun to go there again.  I have some family there but never hear from them anymore.  Gotta love family.

    Cinder went out after my lunch.  She announced her desire but came to cuddle until I was ready to get up.  So thoughtful!! 

    Photos are nothing special.

                    

 

01/2024 Möndag the 29th - Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

National Bubble Wrap Day

It is addictive!

Today's Name Day:  Diana

    Just a lazy day.  Felt tired & lazy.  I needed to go to town but will do that tomorrow.  I did get a nap in.  

    Cinder has been out most of the day & back out again now.  I gave her some new food & she turned her nose up to it.  Picky.  Put her dish outside with her.  She ate some of what I put out this morning.  She cuddled most of last night.  Helps me relax.

    AP from the Old Mill museum called about my fundraiser I sponsored.  It was very successful.  Call my financial advisor so he can deposit the money in one of my back accounts.  Then I can get a check this week or next to deliver to the Mill.  I am thrilled that I could help them.  It was fun.  They had a large jar they filled with wheat (Old mill was a flour mill) & had a legend as to how much people had given.  Fun to watch it grow!!  I hope they have someone help next year also.

    We have set aside some free for families who cannot afford a family membership.  No questions asked.  Hope they get used.

    Cinder slept in the living room near me this afternoon.    She is staying close more often.  I like that.  When she was little her fave spot was on my computer keyboard.  I have some cute photos of her then.

    Today was an unannounced Jammie Day.  Too tired to even do that much.  Hope I am perkier tomorrow.

    I hate to even have the tv on anymore.  Nothing but Super Bowl & the players & the one's girlfriend.  Usch.  I ignore the best I can.

    We were extra warm today.  Saw 66F & lots of sun.  Cooler this coming weekend with rain.  And mud.  Double usch.  Then next week 50s again.  Our normal temps should be in the 40s not 60s.  Oh, the summer, heat loving people are loving this.  I would do better to live in Washington or Oregon.  Heaven.

    My tv is on the Science Channel with Josh Gates on Expedition Unknown.  Love his shows.  There is another show about museums I like too.  Or Mysteries of the Unknown.  They are interesting & you often learn something.  Josh has done many shows from the Holy Land.  They truly make me an unbeliever.  He is not but I sure am.  So much misinformation that people believe.

    Wish the trash people would come tomorrow since they missed me last week.  I am not moving my boxes back to near the house.  They can load them soaking wet.  They have skipped me about 4 times but came only one extra time.  I know we have had bad weather but give me a break.  They should at least refund some funds.

    Got word from CF.  They are headed to Florida.  Not sure what city.  I would like to go back there.  Was there for a week before my 18th birthday.  Pretty ocean & land.  But too humid. 💧

    Photos today are from my FB memories.  The last two are mine.  The town is Lindsborg Kansas that I edited..  The stars are taken from my yard.  The first photo is from somewhere in Sweden.  I did not take it, but I wish my church had one inside.  I would go in to light a candle or two.  I lit candles all over Sweden when I was there.

                        

01/2024 Söndag the 28th - Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

National Blueberry Pancake Day

Today's Name Day:  Karl, Karla

    Well tonight has been a challenge!!  Got home from supper out & Cinder decided she needed to be on my lap no matter what!!  Thought I would do my Spanish lesson first as it is the shortest.  That was not true for me.  I would kind of shoosh her off  my lap & she would walk around the sofa & come back up on the arm rest & then my lap!!  I am a bit stressed!!  But lesson done!!

    Today was an ok day.  Up in the 50s.  Slept good last night.  Cinder went out early in the nice weather.  And stayed out until after my nap.

    JS  had told me to call him today.  I did after lunch.  But he was shopping & had a weak signal to me & would call me when he came home.  I did not bother him again in case he got busy.  I fell asleep.  And he never called.  I assume busy.  Try again another day.  He has been working on their house & gets no help.  It is all up to him.

    Supper was at Pizza Hut.  They were not busy.  Everyone must have had pizza in their homes during the big game.  I am not interested in sports but even I knew about this game.  Football..  Might watch the Super Bowl just for the commercials.  Not the game.  But I would kill to be in the town of the Super Bowl this year..  They are in Las Vegas!!  I would kill to go there again.  We actually were in Vegas one time for the Super Bowl.  During the game the casinos were dead.  All the tables were open but no one was gambling.  And it was exciting to see people who were in town for the game.  They were a wild bunch!!  But my team did not win that game.

    We had some ice cream bars after supper.  Good,

    Before pizza, I washed the mud balls off my car.  I hardly recognize it now!!!  I drove ever so slowly coming home.

    My stupid laptop was dead again.  Will try leaving it plugged in.  It only had 2% battery.  Sheesh.  Maybe I need to completely turn it off.  I hate windows products.

    We were foggy again this morning but no more this week.  I did not enjoy driving to town with the sun in my eyes.  I was enjoying the clouds.  Will be warm all week.

    MM texted me that he will be home next weekend & we must have lunch.  And so we will.  Whether in town or in Wichita I do not care.  I now have some free time & so far I have not used much of it.  Wanted to today but that did not happen.  Maybe I just take off on a saturday & go where I want.

    Photos are from my memories on FB so they are a mix.  Not all are mine.  Just the ones with my name on them.

                                

This is in Colorado.  I went with my cousin & a club she belonged to.  She ordered yak to eat.  I tasted it.  Not bad.  Sort of like beef.  One of the waiters took this photos of me in the gold throne room.  Many years ago.

This my friend JS when he lived here.

My church.  My great grandparents were forming members of it.

This looks like me & Cinder.  She takes care of me since I no longer have my Nico.  They were besties.

01/2024 Lördag the 27th - Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

National Chocolate Cake Day

Today's Name Day:  Göta, Göte

    I am so frustrated.  Turned on my laptop & no Chrome.  Means no blog.  Grrr.  Had an update & did that now it is all ok.  I hate Windows.  Monday I will arrange to ship my Mac to Apple to get fixed.

    Other than Windows, I have had a great day!  Worked at the SVAFC all afternoon.  My fave artist who opens & closes for me had more friends here today.  One couple stayed for a while just to chat with me.  The wife was a former nurse also.  It was a good time.  A couple of local ladies came in & we chatted also,  There was a carving class in the backroom.  Wish I could have taken it, but with painful fingers & wrists I would not try.  My great grandmother was a carver.  I do not have her talent.  😞

    MH, the artist, went to get some lunch & brought me a hot tea.  Very good.  I am so glad I have met him.  A very interesting & talented man.

    Foggy & cloudy again.  Stayed in the 30s.  Warmer tomorrow.   Weather guy says 51 here.  And for most of this week.  The rain/snow next weekend. I avoided all mud in my yard.  It is not pretty.  My car looked awful.  I removed huge clods on my car.  Still looks bad.  Car wash tomorrow.  No time today.

    Cinder actually asked to go outside today before supper.  Shocked!  Have to call for her again soon.

    I was so tired at work.  Slept better last night though.  I tried to nap but failed.  I would like to go for a drive tomorrow & take some photos.  But if JR does not want to I may just cancel the day.  Or go by myself.  See how the day plays out

    This week I am tired of politics & of sports.  Hard to ignore either.

    Photos are winter ones again.  Summer will be here way too soon.

                        

01/2024 Fredag the 26th -- Wandering & Capturing Moments

 Today's Name Day: Bodil, Boel

    Oh, lordy what an evening!!!  Sat down to write my blog.  My mouse would not work..  My PC would not come on.  Died.  Took forever to get enough juice for it to come on.  I did not want to try to blog on my iPhone or iPad.  Been there done that.  It is awful!  And Cinder decided she just  had to sit on my lap.  Finally she settled to sit next to me so I could do my Spanish lesson!  At least that went fast!!  Only made one error!  But here I am.  Finally.

    No National Day.  One is about your spouse.  Too sad to think about.

    Last night was not good either.  Both cats ran over me in bed all night until almost 5am.  At one time both were laying in bed with me.  I was worried since they don't always get along but all was ok.  I was awake until 5am.  I tried to nap after lunch but it was not the best nap.

    Picked up JR for supper.  We ate at Jalisco's.  Good food & even time to chat with MA.  He just got back from Mexico & gave me some candy from there.  Report on it later.

    We made a short stop for groceries.  I am not going to make it there until monday at the earliest.  I did not need much.  And they have some new food options.  JR found photos of the new areas.  Will go in to see what all they have.  One area of prepared food to cook.  Another are of prepared food to buy that is hot.  Cool!

    It is soooo muddy outside.  My car is a mess.  Got home & I have a circle drive.  It is mud.  It was soft but ok.  Got almost to my carport & I sunk.  And then I sat there.  I could not move.  But I sure tried.  FINALLY I got on the cement.  Will park elsewhere tomorrow.  What a mess.  Almost had to call my nephew!!!  I might go through the car wash if the car looks too awful.  Will go to work early.

    Heard from both grandsons & their loved ones.  MM could not work today.  Too rainy.  Wish he could find somewhere here.  I miss him so much.  CF is always far away.  Has never been close.  His sister just got another job & is getting ready for some training.  I need to see her more often.

    Cinder is acting odd.  Not been outside for 2 entire days.  Wonder why??  I offered her to go yesterday twice & she just looked at me.  I wonder if something scared her outside.  Or has she been looking for Nico & has now given up.  Glad she stays in.  It would kill me if I lost her.  Or Kisse.

    LL wrote & we are making plans for a day of going somewhere.  Fun!!!

    All photos today are from Sweden.  None taken by me.

                                

This is the domkyrka in Kalmar.  I lived in that town for a week or longer.  Went to church there on two separate days.  It is awesome.

    

Karlstad Sweden.  Stayed there for a week.  My hotel had once been a jail.  In the basement were a couple of cells, etc.  A friend walked by the jail when going to school.  The prisoners would wave at the kids.

Ice hotel in far north Sweden.  Wish I had been there.