08/2025 - Viernes the 01st JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day:  Per

Known several Pers.  Mostly relatives or friends in Sweden.  Including one who mentioned today is his name day!!

    Had a good day.  Started with lunch at the White Peacock with LL.  She could not stay too long.  Short of help at the Mill.  But we had a good visit.  My lunch was excellent.  A build your own sandwich  ---- a biscuit, egg, cheese, & bacon.  Yummy.

    Then I worked at the SVAFC.  New art show.  This month it is the John Whitfield Retrospective.  It is by far one of the best shows ever.  He did all kinds of art  ----  paintings, copper, cement, sculptures, wood, & more.  I love just being there.  Had many visitors.

    Then the editor of the local newspaper is having trouble.  I cannot figure anything out.  Neither can my assistant.  We worked most of the afternoon.  The editor & his wife are not very internet savvy.  I work there again on sunday so maybe then I can figure something out.  He is such a nice guy.  I feel awful for failing him.

    MM introduced to one of his friends.  She and I are now friends.  Had a nice morning chat.  I like her.

    Supper was Mexican.  Good food,  I got my supper before JR did.  Pretty soon one of the staff walked in carrying a grocery bag with hamburger buns in it.  My had ordered a burger!!  I giggled knowing JR waiting not on cooking but the bun!!  Fun!!

    Got home & I crashed in bed.  So tired.  I woke up about the time for my alarm & I was totally confused about whether it was the middle of the night or not.  It was not.  So I got up to work on my spanish.  Went better than usual.

    I have one Swedish friend who posted for 2 days nothing but videos of where he was & he spoke about things where he was.  It was great to hear his voice.  I might try that.  I did not understand too good but I did pick out a word or two.  He is also part of a group who plays American bluegrass music.  Love those videos.

    Photos today are mosty flowers.

 

These two photos are a photo of a lake & I added a boat.  Fun project.

 

07/2025 - Miércoles the 30th- JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day:  Algot

    Had a great day out in the world. at last.

    MM called me right as my alarm went off this morning.  Asked me out to lunch.  Of course I said yes.  I got dressed & picked him up at his home.  We ate Mexican.  I had a burger and fries.  Saving Mexican for supper.

    I try to learn bits & pieces of Spanish to use.  I learned to order my Mexican coke in spanish.  And MA what I said was correct but he would say it differently.  I say it his way.  May be where he is from or how is parents said it.  But I always say it his way. 

    I worked at the Old Mill this afternoon.  Boring photos,  But they are moving along.  One photo had 2 of my favorite people.  Miss them so much!

    Supper was Mexican again.  I had my burrito.  Good.  I declined ice cream.  Decided to wait to get groceries then decide about ice cream.  Got a small dish of soft serve with caramel sauce.  Perfect.  I hate to say no to MA but he understands,

    Kids were both so glad when I got home.  Nice to be missed!!   Both wanted petting.  And got what they wanted.

 

    I did my spanish lesson.  It has been just awful lately.  Very frustrating.  Tonight was much easier.  What a relief.  Fun to do better.

    Weather was a bit better.  Still really humid but cooler.  I saw 85F for a high.  Then in town it rained. Very nice.  At my house, not a drop.  Of course.

    Mosquitos are horrible.  I have patches to wear to repel mosquitos & another for Ticks.  I added one to my top for mosquitos.  I noticed at lunch there was a fly around.  It left me alone.  Going home I got a mosquito in my car.  It wanted out in the worst way.  I stopped & opened my window & out he went.  They might work.  Got a bite on my ankle.  Going to bed with one on my ankle & one on my shoulder.

    Photos are a mix.

This a seismograph in Saline County showing the 8.8 earthquake in Russia.  This is MY county.  Unbelieveable!!!

The next photos were taken in my driveway today.

Still dreaming.......

07/2025 - Miércoles the 23th- JOURNEY

Today's Name Day:  Emma, Emmy

I have know several Emmas or Emmys

    Had a better day.  Not less pain.  I am just handling it better.  No one understands.  I always hurt.  Whether I look or act like it or admit it.  If anyone can help me in any way I am always grateful.  But most people just do not care how I feel.

    I met MM at the Öl Stuga for a half hour or so.  And to see CW, a good friend.  He owed me a hug!!!  I collected it!! He is a nice friend.  I appreciate him.  And good to see MM.  He always hugs me a lot & cares.  And offers help whenever he is able.

    Weather was unbearable.  High was low 90s.  But felt much worse.  The air was so heavy.  It was a blessing to work in the basement.

    We have a slight chance of showers tonight & tomorrow.  And a little cooler.  But heat over the weekend.

    When I was leaving the Stuga I heard someone calling my name.  It was a friend I have not seen in ages.  We had a nice visit.  I miss her friendship.  But she has many other friends that I am not part of.  

    Worked at the Old Mill.  Finished the batch of photos I was working on.  Started on the last half of this bunch.  These are worse then the first half.  Sheesh.

    I posted the photo of men all with the same first name.  One man was unknown.  Put it on Lindsborg Nostalgia.  Got a name almost right away.  Turned out not to be a local man.  He worked at a radio station.  Many knew him though.  Fun photo.

    Supper was at Jalisco's.  MA had photos of a local guy who went on vacation to Mexico & got to visit someone who used to work at Jalisco's but is now home there.  What fun photos to see!!

    MM is back to working some.  I am glad for him.  He has 2 really good & supportive friends he works with.  I am grateful to them for all their help & support.

    Going anywhere is now a struggle.  Cannot get to Assaria.  A bridge is out over the interstate.  Replacing it won't be done until november.  Driving to Lindsborg is closed for 10 days.  Had to take back roads.  Trying to go from Lindsborg to McPherson that highway is closed for 10 days also.  Only way to get here is interstate.  Sheesh.  What a pain.

    My glucose sensor ended this afternoon.  After supper I added a new one at home.  Hope my new supply gets here soon.

    Tomorrow is lunch out with 3 friends.  If we have rain tonight what back road will not be too muddy drive on.  Sheesh.  Maybe forget lunch.  Have my eye dr appt.  I can get there on paved roads.

    Photos are a mix.  Nothing special.

What a sweet photo of my baby

 

07/2025 - Domingo the 13th- JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day:  Joel, Judit

I am friends with a Joel now.  Have a Judy who is a cousin in KY.  Best friend in high school was Judy.

    Had a nice day.  My glucose sensor woke me twice during the night but then I slept good.

    MM called me this morning with an invite to lunch today.  Very nice lunch.  Good to see him feeling better.  Nice time.  Jalisco's was really busy. I miss eating there on sunday noons.  Miss some of the sunday regulars.

    Took a nap after lunch.  Nice.  And again my glucose sensor woke me again but it was near my alarm time.

    Got up & did my spanish lesson.  It was awful.  I really struggled today.  Miserable.

    Supper was ok.  So far no beeping sensor.  Good.  Nice for a change.

    The weather sucked today,  My house never got very cool.  In the 90s today.  No rain here.  We had one measely cooler day and the next few days are hot.  Typical Kansas July.  I hate it.  Every day is a day closer to autumn.

    No flowers to photograph.  Need to drive the back roads and see if I can find any.  But I have lots of old ones.

    I have a little less pain today.  Makes life better.

    Cinder has been extra snuggly today.  I like that.  Kisse is not quite as snuggly but she hangs close.  Both are sleeping now.  Again.

    Photos today are flowers & coffee times.

Burning wheat fields today.

Jalisco's