Just Day to Day: Salina

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Monday, April 27, 2026

4/2026 - Måndag den 27:e - MY JOURNEY

The Scheme. Very cool place. Pizza place & bar. Need to go there again.

Today's Name Day: Engelbrekt

Today. was ok. Yesterday I only counted 4 kittens. Today all 6 are here & Miss Kitty. They were hungry!!!

Cooler today. Only in the 60s. Nice. Staying a bit cooler for a few days. Wish it would last all summer. Dreading the heat, humidity, & bugs. And severe weather.

Salina got hit quite hard last night. Winds of 70+mph, huge hail, damage to homes & cars. Big clean up today. Glad it missed here.

After lunch I forced myself to carry out 10 bags of trash despite having severe pain. Some were way too heavy for me to carry. Almost died. After those bags I took a nap. Cinder stayed nearby. Kisse in the bedroom. Planned to take more trash out when I woke up.

Saw no cattle outside but near supper I saw the llamas out my window. Too sore to go outside. Maybe tomorrow.

I was going to try to carry more bags of trash outside but decided I hurt far too much. If I had a volunteer or two to help I might have tried but who cares. No one offered & I refuse to beg. Either you care or you don't. Can do them next week. Maybe I will feel better.

This weekend is Mill Fest at the Old Mill. On friday they have kids from dozens of schools visiting & seeing many displays of activities. I cannot work that day. No parking. No lunch out & no work. On saturday they turn the Old Mill on ----- loud, building totally shakes, etc. No kids allowed in. Too dangerous. All the belts & gears are open to the air. They used to make flour but quit years ago. Too much work to clean up. We do sell flour from a different mill. And now our pancake mix. Wish I could get there on saturday to just sit & listen to the musical groups we have. But. Again. No parking. Cannot walk that far to get there. Always miss. Always. Maybe should hire someone to drive & pick me up when done. Might try that.

My left leg is killing me today. Knee & ankle severe pain. I put on some pain patches. Not helping. Trying what I use as pain med. Hope it helps. Not one of my doctors will give me anything for pain. Nice of them. Was better when I napped.

No cats for supper. They were awake late this afternoon. Maybe napping under the house. I got brave & picked up one kitten this noon. Not a happy camper but sooo sweet!!!

Photos are flowers & local photos I have taken. Nothing special.

These are near to the Methodist Church.

Nico on guard duty. Lordy I miss him.

Nico all curled up for a nap.

Willie. Miss him more every day. Need to fix his grave flowers. Have some new ones.

Crown & Rye.

Main Street

On Crown & Rye

My fave cocktail

Main Street

Me in the Crown & Rye

Main Street. This shop has since closed. New one opens soon.

Gives me hope.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

01/2026 - Onsdag the 14th - MY JOURNEY

The kids, me, & wintery stuff

Today's Name Day: Felicia, Felix

I had a great day!!! My new phone came in way ahead of time. Was on back order until January 23. I have no complaints.

I got up early to go to Salina to get my new phone.. Had the nicest guy wait on me. He saw me getting out of my car & met me at the front door to hold it for me. And the same when I left. We got all the financial stuff done then he did the transfer of one phone to another. Took around an hour. Cool. Still had time for lunch!!

I waited to eat at the White Peacock before work. I had biscuits & gravy. Awesome.

Then off to the Old Mill. I had trouble adding files/folders. The words have changed but I finally got it. Duh. LL was big help.

Supper was alone. JR did not feel up to par. But MA will be gone for a few days & I wanted to see him before he leaves. Will miss him but Jalisco's is in good hands!!

I was surprised when MS asked if I had help in my home. Yeah right. She offered to come clean. I said I have boxes that need to be thrown out. She said she would be glad to help. See how brave I am to let her see what a mess I am. Just one room would be nice.

I have actually driven in rain for 2 days in a row. Left Lindsborg last night after my meeting, Got within a few miles of my house & it rained hard.. Used wipers all they way home. Today I took off for Salina & light drizzle started. Then heavy rain. I used the wipers all they way to Verizon. Then that was it. Front came through with high winds. Dang!!!

Work was not too cold but going to my car was painful. Really cold with high winds. I got new gloves & gladly used them. Toasty.

Cats are not happy with me. I am gone too much & they do not like the food I serve. New food came today. Hope that helps. Time will tell..

The weather is just wrecking my body. There is no place that does not hurt. ;Between weak pain meds cause god forbid anyone would order me a pill or two. They all know I hurt. Advil helps but they hurt my kidneys so am not allowed to take them. I can only suffer.

I do not expect special treatment from anyone. If there are kind people I am appreciative. So on my way in to Jalisco's for supper there were 4 people ahead of me. One lady was middle aged at best. Parent of the other 3. Maybe. The last one nearest me was a young man who was bouncing around as he walked. He walked in ahead of me. Slammed the door shut in my face oblivious there was anyone behind him. He was rude. As that happened a young man near me on the sidewalk quickly made sure I was ok & took control of the door & made sure I got in ok. The 4 head of me were all white. The one who made sure I was ok was black. Probably a college student. He did not come in to eat. If he had I would have bought his meal. When I go in anywhere I am always aware if there are peoplle following me & make sure the door does not slam in their face. We are a rude country & getting worse.

Cold now & chilly tomorrow. Worse on the weekend. I think. We have 2 more cold fronts to hit. My body knows.

Photos are some drawings & snow photos from my farm in the past.