07/2025 - Jueves the 03rd - JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day:  Aurora

I had an ancestor with that first name.  She had mental problems & was found dead in a pond.  Never knew her.  Long timre ago.  When Willie was a semi truck driver we went through Nebraska town with a similar name often.  Looks like a nice town.  I should take a drive there some time.

    

    Had a great day.  Finally.  Plus I slept well all night.  Finally!!  

    Today was thursday.  And each thursday I meet with 3 friends for lunch.  Today we chose the Öl Stuga.  And, oh lordy, it was packed.  We ended up in the back room at the furthest east table!!  MM was supposed to work but he was not well.  Should have been admitted to the hospital.  Got better as the day passed.  Plus 2 of my 3 favorite waiters were working.  They are always nice.  Plus I got served my fave cocktail!!

    There was a man sitting next to me at bar.  I did not know him.  And he really never said much until he went to leave.  He was in town to meet several other men for a prayer meeting.  He thought at noon, but it was really for 10am.  He missed it so he stopped at the Stuga for a soft drink.  And his comment to me was something about missing the meeting but he got to meet me.  A nice compliment.  One of a few things that made my day.  He can come back and sit with me anytime!!

    I sent MM a text every where I went in case he needed me.

    After lunch I was off to the Hutchinson Clinic to pick up some meds.  Easy trip.  Got a good parking place.  But, for the first I got lost inside the clinic.  But when I was leaving & got to my elevator it was not working.  Had to take the steps.  Sheesh.

    Then before home I was thirsty & wanting a snack.  Went to Sonic.  I was able to drive in to a parking spot.  When I left to go home the line to get in was almost all the way to Wichita!!   😊. Well, not quite but I got there at the right time.

    The highway had more traffic than usual too.  Holiday traffic.  Not me.  I am home alone tomorrow.  No July 4th celebration for me.  We always used to go to the fireworks but they quit that several years ago.  Not driving to another place after dark.  I just do not care.  Holidays are for groups of families or groups of friends.  I have no group of anyone anymore,

    All the ponds going to Hutch are gorgeous.  And very full.  We have not had that kind of rain near me.

    Storms tomorrow.  Maybe.  Or tonight.  My knee is telling me.  For the last few days my left knee hurts like hell but only when I sit.  Walking is ok.  Odd.

    I should not be watching the news.  Makes my blood pressure climb.  Why oh why did I not move away years ago while I could.  Far away.  At least Colorado or Vegas or another country.  What a different life I would have in many, many ways.

    Photos are flowers.  And some other things.

    

Photos of Italian sodas.  I have the recipes.  One of my fave drinks.

Three photos from Main St Lindsborg.

My 3 great grandsons.  They fill my heart with love.  And a bit of fear of losing them now.  I hope that does not happen.

25 october, 2022 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    A better day.  Given up on the notion of being out in the world or most people caring if I am or not.  But I slept pretty well.

    After waking up I got dressed & headed to Salina.  Had paperwork for my accountant.  Stupid state says I did not pay my taxes & I did.  And the threats they made to me were less than nice.  Love it.

    Took myself out for lunch.  Hard to decided where to go.  Sort of like a kid in a candy store!!  Settled on Sonic.  A burger & fries sounded so good.  The fries were awesome.  Burger just did not sit well with me.  Brought a lot home to share with Cinder & Nico.  The ice cream for dessert was luscious.  I needed that!!

    Took a good nap when I got home.

    Feeling better, more like I have a bad cold.  Congested with coughing spells.  Not often.

    I feel like going out to eat, etc. but I cannot.  Will not test again until friday.  Not ready for disappointment again.  So lonesome I cried off and on yesterday.  My problem.  Everyone else can ignore my feelings & most do.  They all come & go like normal.  I alone am stuck here alone.

    Photos are part autumn & part Halloween.  I even took some of them.

                    

    

Surviving the Pandemic, Day 415....

Not a bad day. Great weather. Not hot and humid. Not cold and icy. Perfect. Should have cleaned out my car!

Had an appointment at my eye doctor. In one routine test my left eye always does poorly. So on occasion I go in for a similar test but on a huge machine. Both eyes seemed good. Too many doctors' appointments.

I treated myself to a sundae and coke at Sonic. So worth the appointment and test.

When I got home Kisse was beyond cuddly. Nico was busy elsewhere. Such a nice moment. Nico is too jealous.

Always be kind. Wear a mask. Avoid toxic people and situations.

Photos are a couple taken today and others taken recently.  

The Plague, Day 172....

Great weather and a good day.

Today was JR's birthday so I took him out to eat. I told him to pick where. There was something he has been craving so we went where we could get it ---- a chocolate shake. It looked really good. I should have stolen it!!

It was also my cousin's fiance's birthday. They live in Sweden. Wish I was there again.

Then we drove through Mentor Kansas. It is a very small town with several abandoned old buildings. I like it there. We took many photos. There are many very nice homes there also. I would not mind living there. Looks nice and I never hear anything bad about it. My photos today are from Mentor.

I ordered a Prayer Flag from Thailand. Now to decide where to hang it. They appeal to me. I have Thai cousins. Maybe they can give me ideas where to hang it.

The weather is still saying cold is coming. I hope.

We got tickets to soccer on saturday. I am excited!!! May be too warm but I will survive.  Many of the women's team are return players from last year. Be good to see them. Not sure about the men's team.

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