9/2026 - Monday the 28th - MY JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day:  Lennart , Leonard

I have known a Leonoard or two.

    Today was great weather.  Hope it lasts.  They have heavy rain forecast starting wednesday or thursday then for several more days. I hope they are correct

    I met my friend RG for a Jalisco lunch.  Not too busy.  Good to see my friends there.  I have sure missed him.  Good conversation.  I know I talk too much when all I have are my cats. I try not to talk to much.

    I did not sleep well last night so I was tired.  Thanks to my 3 cats.  They were restless.  Small moments of hissing.  I let Daisy outside yesterday but not today.  When I went out she did not try to follow.  Maybe the wild animal ife outside is not so good.

    Sure did not take me long to get ready to go to out today.  They already have food out & fresh water.  The wild ones are officially out of water & food.

    Daisy was laying on me on the sofa.  Then she moved to a north window to sleep & look outside.  Now she is back to the sofa.  Laying on my chest.

    No other comments from anyone else today.

    I need groceries but maybe later tonight.  Maybe I can wait until thursday.  No plans for that day.

    The other sort of volunteer is quitting as of today.  I am thinking of maybe changing the days I work. Maybe be easier on me over all,  Thinking about it.

    I have been ill off & on for around 3 weeks.  JR for 2 days.  And a friend was sick yesterday.  He has other health issues but same old stuff like me.  I might need to start wearing a mask.  If I think that will help.  Need to schedule a covid shot & a flu shot.

    Time for spanish.  Has been ok.  I just quit when I feel like it.  Am too tired to care.

This is the end of my sunflowers & all other flowers.  Cool weather perked them up today.

Pink flowers that bloom after rain.  Still looking good.  Too lazy to look them up again.

Leaves have not started changing color yet here.

                                                         

              

02/2026 - Onsdagen den 4:e - MY JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day:  Anselm,  Ansgar

    Had a good day.  Worked at the Old Mill.  Got lots of photos done.  Small batches.  One was a booklet of photos.  There was a quiz printed out with facts about Smolan.  Only the questions & 4 answers that could be right answers.  But there are no correct answers anywhere.  Will share with a Smolan group for fun!!

    Stayed cold today.  Saw a high of 42F.  Quite chilly.  And cloudy.

    Had a big shock last night.  During my spanish lesson & I moved to a higher level.  What a surprise!!!

    Supper was at Jalisco's.  Good to see everyone.

    Got home & ready to blog.  My mouse quit working.  And I cannot find my old one to save my life.  Ordered a new one.  Be here on friday.  Hope it works.  Dang.  This will be a short blog.

    Photos are mostly candles that showed up in my memories yesterday.  Old photos.

                                               

                

12/2025 - Jueves the 25h - MY JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day:  Noel, Holly

I have known both a Noel & a Holly.  

One name day list has no day on Christmas Day.  But an app I have showed some names.

    I have survived.  Finally feel human.  The day started very foggy.  Super dense fog that last until after lunch.  Beautiful!!  But scary to drive in.  A neighbout pulled out of his drive in front of me.  Not sure he even stopped to look.  He blended in the fog & I almost drove into him.

    I had to go to Lindsborg KS to run an errand for JR.  In return he had some groceries he shared with me.  Cinnamon rolls, pumpkin pie.  Yummy!!!!  I am ready for supper!!!

    I drove around town & took photos of areas of fog.

    On the way home I drove to the Smoky Hill Cemetery on Coronado Heights.  They have planted dozens of trees!!  Very cool.  I chatted with Willie.   I sure miss him & miss Christmas with his family.  Those were good times.  Now I am either alone at home or in  JR's office.  No family gatherings for me.  Chatted with Darren & John also.  This year our celebration is on Friday.  As long as I am still ok.

    I never thought to ask about the Old Mill if open on friday.  They are open but I won't be there.  Still Christmas for me & JR.

    Have a large group of friends celebrating in Mexico.  Lucky them!!!  I should have went when MA used to ask me to go with them.  Now it is too late for me to go anywhere.

    I am mostly over Christmas.  No more sharing photos about it.  I am done.  This year about did me in.  I definitely whined too much.  Got a little sympathy.  Or support.  Most people just do not care.  

    Maybe I can drive around town tomorrow & take some photos.  See if JR is in the mood.  But I can go alone.

    One guy on the news just said that he feels he is only 20 years old inside.  But if he tries to get up out of his chair he is suddenly feels 127 years old!!!  Boy do I know!!!

    It was warm enough today that many towns in Kansas broke high temp records.  Salina did not even get close.  Tomorrow is too warm also.  Cold on sunday.  No chance for any kind of  rain/snow for at least 10 days or more.  Back in drought mode.

    Still working on my Spanish lessons.  They got horrible for awhile & easier lately.  Nerve wracking!!!

    Photos today are snowmen & fog.  Not many.

Fog in Lindsborg KS today.. North Main Street.

Water tower on North Main.

Cemetery

Willie with a new tree behind him.  Cool.

Nativity bought with Dad's funeral money

Nice memory.  Willie & I, John Bergers, grandson CF, JR, & Mom.  Christmas at Bethany Home.

AI me again.