07/2024 Söndag the 21st - Wandering & Capturing Moments

 National Ice Cream Day

This was in FB from Indigo Moo'd where JR & I get our ice cream.  Have to go try this new flavor they have,

Today's Name Day: Johanna

    I had another great day at the SVAFC, with lots of people, art, old friends, new friends, good food, & awesome weather.

    The last meals I ordered online were good.  One portion was 2 lemon blueberry muffins,  I had cone for lunch,  I will order those again.  Excellent!!  Moist & tasty!

    Kisse has been "missing"  for 2 days in the house.  Somehow the my old bedroom that is now just a storage room had the door opened up.  She tipped something over that shoved it open.  I usually am careful to make sure it is closed all the way.  But she got it open.  She would not come to me or show herself to me.  Dead silent.  Last night I saw her in that room so I put food & water in there.  After Cinder went out for the day this noon, I opened the door up.  And I told her I was leaving the door open.  While I was getting ready for work, she raced out to the kitty litter pans.  I left the door open & when I got home tonight, she met me in the living room.  I quickly shut the storage room door.  Tightly!!

    When I left for work there was a grasshopper on my car windshield.  I got his photo & shared it.

    A friend opened the SVAFC for me.  We were in school but she was younger,  Had several guests to come in to see this show.  All were friendly,  Very nice.  Two local artists came in.  One had a piece in the show, the other was there to look at the show & chat.  Fun.

    At 3pm, a small group of musicans came in to our back room & played or practiced.  I enjoyed them.  Then a large group of artists had a meeting in the gallery  planning something.

    JR & I had supper at China.  I tried something new. Shrimp & fried rice.  I got sweet & sour sauce to put on them.  Perfect.  I like the sweet & sour chicken but the portions are huge.  I brought half of this home.  Loved it.

    In China was a cousin & her husband,  Had a really nice visit with them.  Their son is an awesome artist besides a hard working farmer.

    Next a stop was for groceries.  I did not need very much.  But JR sure did!!  Then through the car wash.  It was overdo.  But the weatherman just said chance of rain tomorrow afternoon.  Good.  Hope it is my fault.

    Tonight it is nice to have my cats near me.  Life is as it should be.

    Last night my cousin in Colorado called me & today we texted some. I hope she is feeling better. She is one of me best friends. My friend in the hospital in KC is feeling better so we texted often,  I like that.  Yesterday he was silent.  He is really special in my life,  Hope his feeling better continues,  I would give just about anything if I could get there to see him.  If someone could drive me up to just see him & then back home.  But I fear there is one.

    Photos are mostly from today.  I took most of them.

This dalahäst is in front of the SVAFC.  He is lovely.

 

In the other half of the SVAFC is the local newspaper.  They have a Santa mail box.  Fun to watch kids walk by and peek in to see if Santa has left anything.  Unfortunately, those who deliver Amazon packages have not figured out it is only for SANTA and not for AMAZON so odd things are left there.  Soo funny.  😊😊😊.  

SVAFC

China food.  Mine are the lower foods.  I also had egg drop soup.

My friend & me.  She made my Swedish costume.

My babies.  Wish Nico was still here.

                            

02/2024 Söndag the 11th - Wandering & Capturing Moments

National Peppermint Patty Day 

Today's Name Day:  Inge, Yngve

    Have had a pretty good day.  Slept good with Cinder laying on me all night.  Then I got up around 8am.  My laptop was to be here today & someone had to sign for it.  So I moved to the sofa.  Again Cinder laid on me all morning.  At noon she wanted outside.  Opened the door & there was a large box on the porch.  My laptop.  No knock on the door & no signature needed,  Sheesh. 😡

    All afternoon I was making sure everything was set up perfect.  Plus I had made changes on my windows pc.  Now all is well.  Nice to have it back!!!

    JR & I had supper at China.  Decided Pizza Hut would be too busy & have too many in house & call in orders.  China was quiet.  And they have more help.  Good to see.

    JR ran into the grocery store for both of us.  I was out of important things like cookies &  Pepsi!!!  😊

    Got cold last night,  I saw 29F.  I guess it lightly snowed,  I never saw it,  Only saw the radar,  It was cool today.  Colder tonight again.  Not ready for warm weather.

    Tonight is one of the safe nights to be on the roads.  All the drunks are inside somewhere by a TV watching the Super Bowl..  I am even watching it here at home.  I sort of care.

    MM is bartending at the Legion.  His specialty drink is red with glitter in it.  Cool!!!

    Photos are old ones taken or created by me.

                            

12/2023 Söndag the 17th -- Wandering & Capturing Moments

Skiing in Sweden

 Today's Name Day is Inge

    An OK day.   But my credit card quit working.   Looks ok but cannot use it.   I will have to call tomorrow, or just delete it & use one of my banks to do the same thing as the card I use now.   Might give them another chance.    So frustrating.

    Warm today.   No chance of rain/snow.   The drought moves on.   Rain chances midweek.   And then on Christmas.   Only rain, no snow.

    Trying to figure out what is open for our Christmas meal,   One of our fave pizza places is open but only until 6pm.   Jalisco's is open until 2pm.   No idea about  the truck stops in Salina.   I sort of wish in town that each holiday there would be one local eating place open at least part of a day.   They could rotate.   But no one wants to work,   I can hear the whining now.   When I worked holidays off was a joke.   We took turns.

    Supper today was at China.   Our first time there with the new owners.   They remodeled & it looks quite nice,   Beautiful Chinese art & fans.   We were waited on as soon as we were inside.   Food was fixed fairly fast.   They have large servings that are tasty.   Not too expensive.   Their egg drop soup was awesome.   I need to buy some just to take home.   I had sweet & sour chicken.   Excellent.   I took leftovers home.   Dessert was ice cream at Indigo Moo'd..   They had peppermint for me.   I am addicted!!

    Late last night a distant relatative on my dad's side called me.   We are friends on FB.   There were several relatives on that side I was friends with, but most have passed on now.   This sweet man is maybe my age but not sure.   It was really special to hear his voice.   We talked about everything & promised to talk again soon,   We both have health problems so we need to talk now,   He has daughters who help him travel.   If I had someone to help me, I would love to meet him.   But I have no one to help me.

    Photos today are actually ones I have taken or created,   The first Christmas tree is the one Willie & I had.   It was pretty.   I miss having a tree & lights outside.   Again, there is no one to help me or care if I have lights or not.

    The Nativity was partially bought with money donated in my father's memory after he died.   I took that photo today & did some editing so it would look extra good,   The best is when it is covered in snow. 

    The Julbock is located in Gävle Sweden.   Taken today.   Not burned down yet.

    The Christmas tree in the shop was the one in China,   Very pretty,

                            

28 april, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    No sleep last night.  In my mind I was not in a good place.  Better today.  I had no idea that being alone at the twilight of my life would be so hard.  Sooooo hard.  And so alone.  Where is my support group?

    This is a sad weekend for me.  The little girl who called me Grandma for years is getting married.  I was never even told she was engaged.  I have not seen her in years & she lives here.  I used to ask her to go out to eat, but she had no time.  At least not for me.  I have not been included in anything.  So I am not going.  I have to be careful of what I eat, I do not know anyone there or who she is marrying.  I cannot walk far or stand for long times.  Just easier to stay home.  And no one will miss me at all.  But I am still hurt & upset.  Oh well.  Only my problem.  No one to give me support as usual.

    I did sleep this afternoon.  Helped how I feel.  And I managed not to cry anymore.

    Love the weather.  Very light rain all night.  Cloudy & cool.  My kind of weather.  If only it would last.  Not in Kansas.  Heat & humidity will arrive soon I am sure.

    JR & I were going to eat supper at Crown & Rye.  What a joke!!  There was not a parking spot anywhere near them.  I forgot tomorrow is college graduation!!  Tons of people in town.  We ate at China instead.  Awesome Chinese food.  I have enough left for a good meal tomorrow noon.  Soooo good.  I love Sweet & Sour Chicken & egg drop soup.  Need to eat there more often.

    China is now sold.  The owners are retiring but I heard they have it sold.  And the new owners will have a buffet.  Great!  Easy to run in for a quick noon meal.  Healthy & fresh made food.  No leftovers for days in there.  Safe food to eat.

    All 3 kids in all day.  I think they got along ok  Pretty sure Nico & Cinder were sleeping under my bed.  Kisse had control of the top of the bed.  She was enjoying the blanket by the window.

    Photos are some I took, some I did not but I like them.  I have started adding a winter photo everyday because I like them.

                    

28 february, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    After sleeping good for several nights, last night was back to normal.  Fell asleep around 6am.  Feel ok though. 

    Nico is a problem.  I am worried.  His right hind leg continues to bother him.  He hobbles some.  Last night he thought he could not jump in bed.  He finally did.  He went to the vet today just to get his nails trimmed.  I asked him if he wanted to go potty at home.  He saw my purse & hid under our bed.  Odd.  He finally let me put his leash on.  And we were off.

    JR & I ate supper at China tonight.  Great food.  Big servings.  Need to go there more often.

    Been looking for a place to eat out with my boss & friend.  Yoder was fun with her.  Checked on the Steak House at the Hutchinson airport.  Menu sounds awesome but a bit expensive.  And bigger meals.  Then my doctor told me about a new place in Moundridge KS called the Hub.  Fire baked pizza.  Looks very good.  Have to see.  And maybe the Elgin Hotel in Marion KS.

    Very warm today.  I saw at least 66F.  Cooler tomorrow then rain/ice/snow on thursday.  Interesting.

    My mood is a bit dark.  Being ignored by family is just upsetting.  Made for a long, cold night last night.  I am sure I am over reacting.  Knowing that does not help.  No where to turn to talk about my feelings.

    In my FB memories I got a photo of posole made by JS.  I still remember how good it was!  I wanted him to do it again but he never did.  I really enjoyed the bowl I had.

    Photos are partly from supper tonight & some old memories.  And a photo of Jupiter & Venus.  Tomorrow they are at their closest.

                        

Wandering, 04 october 2021

    Busy day!!  I am tired!!  Had a dr app't in Hutchinson.  I was sure it was at 330PM.  Got there and it was 3PM.  I made it with about 2 minutes to spare.  I saw the PA.  I really like her.  We talked about my blood sugars and my feet.  She ordered a new pill for my feet that might also help with my depression also.  BUT.  Insurance won't pay for it until they know why it is ordered.  Good grief.  Hopefully I can get it tomorrow.   I hate all insurance and those who sell it.  Crooks. 

    Had a nice trip to Hutch.  I had Peter, Paul, and Mary on.   And they made me smile and laugh!  Very nice.

    I was hoping to see my grandson MM but he was not at work.  Dang.  Another day.  I got supper from China.  Sweet and sour chicken.  They give you enough for 2 meals.  Must go back more often.  And the waiter was so sweet and cute.  He made my day!  And give Jalisco's a break from me.

    Nico is being a brat tonight.  Into everything and making a mess!!  And he does not mind at all!!!

    Nice weather today.  Perfect.  Little warm up end of the week.  The weathermen all sound so excited about hot temps.  Ick.  But on sunday cool and rain.  I hope.

    I some how survived without FB and Instagram.  Glad I was gone and busy.

    Photos are all old ones I took.