07/2025 - Sábado the 26th - JOURNEY

 

We were married in Minneapolis KS.  Midafternoon.  Lived in an apartment in Salina.  Mom promised me a reception but there was never anything done for us.  Maybe had one shower of classmates.  Last time I saw them.  They all went to college or moved away.  Really not friends with any of my classmates.  Decided I won't help with my class reunions or attend.  They are all friends.  I am not part of them.

Today's Name Day:  Jasmine, Jesper

The only Jesper I know of is a Swedish golfer.  Have a cousin Jasmine.

    I had no sleep last night.  I tried.  And failed.  Had a couple of hours before lunch & a nap this afternoon.  Too much on my mind today.  Good memories.  Bad memories.

    Today would have been Willie's & my 59th wedding anniversary.  For the most part no one ever remembered it.  Mom always did.  Her two sisters in Denver always did.  And one Denver cousin always did.  But Mom & my aunts are long gone.  My cousin has forgotten this year.  She has a lot on her plate.  We were almost always harvesting wheat so we rarely celebrated.  No celebration or remembrance this year.  If I had not posted our photo no one would have remembered.  Should have taken me out to eat or something.

    I remember all our many, many trips to Vegas.  I remember Willie driving a semi hauling cattle or grain.  I went as often as I could.  Love riding with him.   We rarely took a real vacation but we went away for weekends sometimes.  Wichita or Kansas City.  Miss getting away.  It rarely happens now.  Never KC.  Wichita for doctor appointment.  Always alone.  No one to ride with me.  We did take a couple of Colorado trips that were vacations.  Not often.  Love Colorado.  No one to go with now.  A few years ago I did ask someone close to me to ride with but all I got was being ignored.  No answer.  Same as a NO.  Never asked again.  Never will.  MM would like to take me away but with 2 live in kids he has no time.

    The last few years of our marriage was not good.  Willie had dementia.  It was much worse than I realised & started much earlier than I was aware of.  People knew but no one talked to me.  And at same time he became an alcoholic.  I am sure there were times he came home but had no clue who I was.  He deserved much better.  So did I.  I dealt with all that alone.  Kids were there but already planning to take the farm away from me to keep just for them.  Not a good time.

    Hot today.  No more rain until next midweek.  Tomorrow is super hot.  🔥.  House is hot today.  Awful.

    Short message from JL & MM.  A photo was liked by CW.

    Been trying new microwave meals.  Get tired of the same ones all the time.  Chicken with pasta.  Chicken with mashed taters.  Beef with mashed taters.  There are others on my list.

    Photos are some flowers, some drawings.

Dreaming.......

07/2025 - Lunes the 21th- JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day:  Johanna

Went to school with a Johanna.  She was not here in first grade but came something later.  She died soon after out 50th class reunion from cancer.

    Another day of rest.  I had a lunch invite but I did not see it until noon.  I was awake many times during the night thanks to my glucose sensor.  Finally fell asleep around 7am & that was it.  Dang.

    Nice message from MM & one from NSG.  Nice to have people to make sure I am ok.  Helps me not feel so alone.

    MM returned to work today.  I am glad for him.  I have been so worried about him.

    Last night a guy that used to work here at Jalisco's texted me. While here, RL always came out from the kitchen just to greet me with the best smile.  Really miss him.  We texted for the longest time.  Nice.  And this morning he greeted me again.  I had an idea where he was living now.  I was almost correct.

    Cancelled today due to my health.  Had a great nap.  Forgot to set my alarm.  Wish it had made me feel better.

    Weather truly sucked today.  Almost 100F outside today.  My house never quite got cool enough.  I was out once & I could hardly breathe with the humidity.  I heard there is a fire in Colorado near Kansas.  Hope the smoke goes somewhere else, not here.

    In a severe thunderstorm warning.  I hear lots of loud thunder.  Some wind. Raining now.

    Photos today are flowers from a search on Unsplash.  It is a site with free photos anyone can download & use.  I love it.  Great photos today.

Soon.  Please.

07/2025 - Domingo the 20th- JOURNEY

 

None for me today.

Today's Name Day:  Greta, Margareta

Grew up with a Margaret.  Good friends in school but never after graduation.  All my school friends never stay friends with me.  Knew a Greta.

    Not a good day for me healthwise.  I ended up cancelling the entire day.  I just never get used to my chronic diseases.

    I felt beyond tired eating lunch.  A nap was needed.  Slept well.  No idea where Cinder, but Kisse was in her new nest where she can see me.

    I now know who starts the chasing through the house.  Cinder was on my lap when Kisse walked by on the floor.  Cinder crouched down ready to attack.  She must have read my mind so she did not chase.

    I did carry all my trash bags out after my nap.  It was hard to breathe outside.  I filled one bin.  I carried boxes out to the bins.  Hope they stay put until tuesday.  I have them sort of braced in between a tree & bin.  There are 3 boxes far too heavy for me to move.  I did call for help with them.  Be nice to have my bench cleared off.  Then I can enjoy it again.

    Had a nice message from MM, an email from a friend in California, & my friend who checks on me almost daily.  She & her partner spent the day at the pool.  A pool would be nice but none for me.  And won't be seen public in a swimsuit.  😮

    Awful weather.  I saw 99F.  Tomorrow will be 103F & feels like 105F.  No relief in sight.  They say this dome of heat will still be here in the early part of August.  Keeps the heat, humidity, & bug lovers happy.  Yay for them.  😱

    Photos are mostly flowers.

Adorable.  Part of a video.

Haka from New Zealand

06 july, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

 National Fried Chicken Day

    What a lucky day!! Fried Chicken Day & that is what I am having for supper tonight!  With macaroni salad plus a donut.  Sounds good!

    Nico just cannot learn.  I got home & he started grating on my nerves & not minding.  I threatened him with the the hallway.  He is sleeping at my feet at the moment.  Maybe he will figure out when I say NO I mean NO.

    Today had my hair cut & colored.  Did not have much cut off.  I have had trouble styling the top.  Hope this helps.  Fun to see Henry again.  He makes me laugh & feel good.  And he always shares things online with me.  I share with him also.  And I always get a hug!!

    Had a grocery order in at Dillons for when my hair was done.  Perfect timing.  Ready to eat now!!

    Stayed cool today.  It was 69F when I went to town at 1230pm.  Only 79F now with the sun out.  Chance for rain storms tonight.  I hope.  Dreading next week when the the 90s return.  Ick.

    Photos are of storm clouds.  I took most of them.