01/2026 - Torsdag the 15th - MY JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day:  Laura, Lorentz

I know several Lauras just here in town.  Or know of them.  Must be a common name.

    Had a nice day.  Slept good. Then went to Lindsborg KS to await friends for lunch at the Blacksmith Coffee Shop.  It was a real blacksmith shop from years ago.  I had not been here in several years.  I worried about where to sit but there is tons of seats!  And they have a great menu!!  I had a chicken paremesan quiche.  Excellent.  I will be back often!!

    We had a nice visit.  Good to see my friends.  Always needed.

    Weather is on now.  High winds tomorrow & cold.  The highs on saturday is only in the 20s.  And continued winds.  Brrr.  These cold fronts continue to play havoc with joints.

    I had a nice nap after I  got home.  Cinder was there off & on.  Kisse stayed close.

    I found an early photo of Cinder & was surprised how small she looked.  She is healthier now.  And eats good.

    I actually had a text or two from MM. But I had to text him first.  I might actually see him after work on saturday.  See how the day goes.  Hope I stay warm at work.  Will dress in layers.

    I got tired of my large purse & went back to a smaller one.  Hope that works.  Easier to use.  Time will tell.

    Mailman put a huge box on my porch making it difficult for me to get to my door.  Had KN come move it today.  I hurt too much to try.  I know what is in it ----- kitty litter.  I will need it in a few days but hopefully then I feel some better & can carry it in the house.

    Soon supper time.  No clue what to eat.  Need something new.

    Spanish lessons are a bit easier.  Won't last.  Never does.  But nice when it is a bit easier.

    Watching the stupid national news.  I should not watch.  Makes me sick.  We are hurting the entire world.

    Photos are a mix.

                                            

           

12/2025 - Viernes the 26th - MY JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day:  Stefan, Staffan

Known or related to several Stefans or Staffans.  Mostly in Sweden  Like this name.

    Today was my only day of Christmas & my last day of Christmas.  Not a bad day though.

    Our day ended with a meal at the Crown & Rye.  I got brave & tried the potatiskarv.  Very good.  I did not keep the cabbage on it but had fries instead.

   While eating one of the waitstaff came to talk with me.  She recognized me as being a good friend of her husband.  She made my day.  We have seen each other but not sure we have been introduced. She is very nice.  And I have known her husband since he was in high school.

    We always check the ice cream shop to see if they have any Old Mill Mint.  And they did!!!  I have a tiny dish of it.  Been too long!!  Very good!!

    JR put fuel in my car.  Nice that he does that so I can sit!!!

    Then I drove around town to see Christmas light.  Or Jul lights.  I took photos.  He did not but enjoyed seeing them.  I have one more to picture to capture on sunday.  Then I am done with Christmas.  Tired of it.  I think next year I send out one or two general photos & that is it.  Not a total of 100 or more.  New Years I am doing one or two greetings & then done.  Tired of it all.

    Seemed like fewer houses are decorated this year.  Maybe they are still out of town.  Sad.

    Was way too hot today.  The sun shining in my bedroom window made the bedroom 80F.  Yikes!!!  Turning on the AC did not help.  Got home & the house is ok,  Leaving the AC on all night tonight.  Refuse to suffer tomorrow.

    Have not eaten out with my group of 3 friends.  Too much sickness.  Down to start again in january.  Hope we all stay healthy.

    My phone sucks.  Not enough memory.  I take too many photos.  May have to get another one.  See if they can help me.

    Got my act together & paid my property taxes & water bill.  Must pay propane on monday.

    Photos today are snowmen & snow.  Jul lights tomorrow.

AI Me with a snowman!