03/2024 Lördag the 2nd - Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

National Old Stuff Day

Kind of appropriate as the art show I worked at the art was mostly very old art.

Today's Name Day: Erna, Ernst

    What a great day!!  I wish I had more of them!!  I worked at the SVAFC.  Lots of visitors but no one to let me in.  Hmmm.  Easy fix.

    There is an artist who went to college here then moved to Alaska.  Now years later he is moving back here part time.  He is an awesome artist.  His birthday is monday so there are many Alaskan people in town to celebrate it.  Plus other artists that used to live here.  Nice to see them again.  And to be remembered.

    My fave artist & person was sitting outside of the studio smoking so I went out & sat with him.  Nice weather so good to be outside.  Nice visit.  And then others joined us.  I stayed out until some went inside.  Then so did I.  And to think I was upset I brought nothing to do all afternoon.  😁  The time was full.

    I got photos of all the art.  The show is our yearly Lindsborg Connects art show.  Anyone local person can show a piece of art they own.  Always a good show.  Fun art!  My nephew KN's uncle always does a large piece of art in metal. Love his work.  Nothing shown there is for sale.  Privately maybe but not during the show.

    While sitting outside I took odd little photos of Main Street.  Those are my photos today.

    Tomorrow there is some food for those who have art in the show.  A thank you treat.  And there are pies to eat.  And a birthday celebration.  And tons of people!!  I might have to skip going out to supper.  Hate to miss any fun.

    I could not decide if I should eat at home, take something home, or eat in town.  I ate in town.  It was the quickest.  Then I can just relax here.

    When I got home I was met with a new baby calf & mom.  I took a photo of them & sent it to KN.  He was next to them tagging the baby's ear before I got to my house.

 

    Weather was quite warm.  I saw 72F.  It was nice.  I sat outside with Cinder when I got home too.  Lots of people walking around town.  Nice for a change.  Be the same tomorrow.

    The weather maybe nice but I have hurt foar 3 days, with each day worse than the one before.  I can barely walk today.  And bilateral hands/thumbs are killing me.  Even applying deodorant is a challenge.

    Photos today are from Main Street.

                    

Bar detail

Senior Center & bakery.

Bar, Öl Stuga.

Old art studio next to our bar.

Bank.

Newpaper office next to the SVAFC.

Down the block near the White Peacock & the new bakery.

Where I worked today.  SVAFC.

23 june, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

Bring Your Dog to Work Day

    I was up really early to go to Wichita to see my RA doctor.  A good visit.  Good to be there but the trip was a trip or errors!  Nothing bad though. 

    Started out with enough time to get there.  BUT.  First the interstate highway was under construction.  Had to go slow.  Second got to Wichita & one of the streets I drive on a lot was closed.  CLOSED???  Why?  It was closed last year.  Now what.  Third I got on the street I needed & missed my turn.  I was late.  Grrrr.

    The lady who checked me in was anything but pleasant.  She was not friendly or pleasant or nice.  Most of the help is always friendly.  Maybe it was not her day.

    I found out that my pharmacy telling me every time I want to renew a pill my RA doc has ordered is required for me to see my RA doc. For every bottle???  Not a chance.  Once a year is all.  I quit taking it as I see my eye doc twice a year at least.  NOT every month.  I am calling them next week.  Sheesh.  Next visit a bone scan is scheduled.  My one wrist is worse than the other.  I can get an injection if I need.  Will wait a while.  And there is a tiny brace I can wear if needed.  Good to know.

    I ate breakfast at home before leaving.  With my V8 power drink.  Nothing bad in it but does keep me alert.  So I needed some lunch.  I chose Brahms.  Had a chocolate malt, french fries & an ice water.  Awesome malt!!

    There was a surprise with the water.  The lid was on but it was not a tight seal.  I lifted it for a sip & I doused my neck, chest, tummy, & slacks with icy water.  Wakes one up pretty quick!!  And in Wichita traffic!!!

    Traffic was heavy going to the city & coming home.  Wow.  At least it was 4 lanes.

    JR & I ate at Jalisco's for supper.  Sad to find out one of the kitchen help left.  I really liked him.  Seems like anyone I like goes away.

    And for the first time in 3 years, we had a shaved ice drinks for dessert.  Yummy!!!

    Photos are a mix.  The photo of me with 2 artist friends are from the past.  The top photo is me & my best friend John.  He past away a few years ago.  Miss him every day.  He is buried near Willie.  The lower photo is me & Jerry, an artist from Nigeria.  I think he is coming back here this autumn.  I hope so.  Both of them are & were fantastic artists.  Miss them both.