8/2026 - Sunday the 23nd - MY JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day:  Signe, Signhild

When I worked at the Red Barn & took a class, I always tried to sit by my boss's daughter.  Name was Signe & she was a great artist.  Always helped me.

    Today could have been better.  I had a hellacious headache all night.  I changed positions, moved my pillow, drank some water.  Nothing helped.  In the morning I took pain pills hoping I could eat supper out.  But the pills did not help.  Finally tonight I am better.

    Mail came late tonight.  It was awesome. Soo cool & with Daisy.  Nice cool breeze.  Wish it would last for weeks on end.

    My cousin called this evening.  Good to hear from her.  We talked for almost 2 hours.  I wish we could see each other.  But I no longer can travel without help.  But there is no one.  No one has time for me.

    My cousin who died recently I miss a lot.  He and his partner are great.  They are planning a service for him.  I hoped there would be a miraclel & I could find someone to drive me to it.  But there is no one.  I will miss.  Like usual.

    My mail had some cat food in it. Daisy was dying for food.  I fed her first.  Cinder & Kisse were too.  I fed them in the living room.  Cinder has disappeared.  Kisse is sleeping by the tv.

    Today is a sad day.  My grandmother that I called Mimi died in Denver after a car wreck.  I was 3 then. I have needed her my entire life.  Photos later.

    Off tomorrow.  And tuesday.  Maybe eat out tomorrow if I feel good.  With RA one never knows.

My favorite soccer players---Angelo & Pinto.

Family photo.  Willie & I sitting on our bench.  His foot, my feet, & our dog kaysa.  Sweet moment.

My favorite meal.

 

Today.  Last day at the pool. Closes today. Sad.

My best friend.  MIss him.

                                            

            

 

The Plague, Day 164.....

Sort of a quiet day. I had planned on a friend joining me for lunch but it was not to be. No problem. I just missed the company and conversation.

Supper tonight with JR at Jalisco's. The salsa was extra good tonight. And so was my shrimp. Good conversation.

Before entering Jalisco's I saw a mask laying in the street. I have no idea how it got there but I picked it up and put it in the trash bin in front of my car. Might have been an accident. Might have been laziness. How many others walked by and ignored it? I touched nothing with my hand until I could sanitize it.

With my photos today of my former common life,  I want to give us all a moment to pause, think, and remember.

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To think about life before the pandemic. And what we miss. And want again.

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Time to grieve for our loss of a normal life, if we need to.

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And then to celebrate the past.

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I'll be honest, I miss gatherings. I love being around people whether I am just watching others or actually being part of them. An occasional day alone is OK and sometimes needed. But not more days at home than out. I long for just the normality of my past life.

The Plague, Day 161.....

It was an OK day. JR and I went to Jalisco's. JS was out of town so MA worked. Splurged and had ice cream for dessert. Then we went to a friend's house to get some bricks for me and our cousin ND2.

Three couples came in to Jalisco's with no masks. We have at least 1 case of Covid in town and maybe more. And no masks. SMH. And then they get sick and want our sympathy and money. Not from me.

The hot weather has returned. I saw 98F. Humidity was ok today but will get higher. 

Photos are the first 3 are from Utah. Then photos from today. The yellow flowers are Wax Goldenweed. This year I have no sunflowers. There are a very few plants in my drive that may bloom. Odd. I miss them. Pink ones are Ladys Thumb. And then of course is Brown Eyed Susan. 

The soccer photos is from a few years ago when 2 good friends played for Bethany College. What awesome days. Very cool for me. The team captain would walk over to greet me and sometimes give me a hug. The other friend would greet me after the match and sometimes give me a hug. ME?? Of all people!!