03/2026 - Fredag den 6:e - MY JOURNEY

 

Perfect photo of Nico & Cinder.  Probably looks better in color.  I should have it framed.  Nice memory.

Today's Name Day:  Ebba,  Ebbe

I have known a couple of Ebbas locally.

    Had a great day!!  First day out of the house in 7 days.  Freedom!!!  All photos today are taken in B&W.  Just my mood.  May do it again!!

    Slept ok with the help of medication.  Nice.

    Lunch was with LL at the White Peacock.  I had biscuits & gravy with a DC --- Diet Coke.  Good food & good conversation.  Also saw MH & had a nice visit.

    Work was a total mess.  If I had possession of a shot gun, my scanner would be dead out in a field somewhere.  That dang thing.  It never worked good for a moment today.  I could maybe scan a couple of photos then it would scan a black or blue image.  I would reboot & start again.  I was not relaxed.  Worked with gritted teeth!!  But we did manage to have some laughs.  Good.

    Then JR & I went for supper & Jalisco's.  AJTR had my booth saved for some people can just show caring easier. Make me feel good. And even shook my hand in welcome.  I ordered carnitas that were so good but my stomach acted up.  I gave up.  Had ice cream for dessert.  It was soothing.

    We were in a tornado watch that ended up as nothing.  When I went home the clouds sort of gathered together & there was lightning.  All in Lindsborg.  At home there was only strong winds.  Winds blew all day.  Ruined my hair!!!

    I was really tired when I got home.  Laid down for a short nap.  Then I tackled my Spanish lesson.  Sort of easy today.

    Now blogging with Cinder trying to lay on me. Settling for laying next to me.

    All photos are local.  Will explain them all.  Had fun using my iPhone.  Downloaded a phone app I am liking.  Lots of options.

My bullls have gained quite a few calves in their pasture.  Nice to see.

Paper flowers on our table at the White Peacock.  I like them.

Inside main dining room.

Carving by Bruce Harding.  He is awesome.

MH's chairs & far window leading to the patio.

Small table.

This month's artist.  It is Noah Flores.  Great artist.  Plus he works for the city & our historical group.  Both his parents are artists.  I know his mom but not his dad.

Table & display of teas & coffees.

Me in front of Noah's art.

Paper flowers up close.

Biscuits & gravy

DC.  Good.

My work at the Mill for the day.  The tiniest of photos of school kids.  First one I saw today was of my daughter.  Must have been around first grade.  Old photos of when life was "normal" always hurt.  Nothing normal now.  Kids hate me since I was stupid & they counted on.  And refuse to let me have contact with son's 2 kids.

Jalisco's TV.  AJTR has baseball on it.  Not any US teams.  My least favorite sport.

Storm clouds facing east from Dollar General.

Storm clouds NE from Dollar General

Storm clouds in Lindsborg.

Cup for sale in the White Peacock.  I like it.

AI me

                         

                

04/2025 Tisdag the 02nd - Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

This is Marstrand, an island in Sweden.  I stayed here for almost a week..  Love it but think it ruined a friendship of mine.  I am sorry for that.  I ate breakfast in front of the yellow building.  Lunch was in the white building to the left.  Great pizza!  Walking up the hill by this building took me to where I had a room.  The blue in front of this building is the ferry you took back & forth to the mainland & the island.  My heart is still there, friend or no friend.

Today's Name Day:  Gudmund, Ingemund

    Well, I survived 3-4 tornado warnings last night.  My nerves were beyond stressed. The radar was scary & so was the weatherman on the tv.  At one point I thought the radar looked like I was safe.  Went to bed & just got comfy & the alarm on my iPhone went off.  Yikes that would wake the dead!!!  I got back up, put on my shoes, & turned the TV back on.  It all came so close to me here but always missed.  I had no wind & only 0.37" of rain.  I ended up sleeping ok once all was said & done.  I took no meds but slept in street clothes ---- in case.

    That storm that was here is now in Kentucky.  I have a cousin living there.  I looked up his radar & it looks scary.  Hope he keeps texting me & stays safe.  So far ok.

    Something loud & low is flying over my house.  Sounds like a helicopter.  I am sure military.  Bomb range has been busier than usual the last week or so.  Whatever it is has been over me now 3 times.  Like living in a war zone.

    Today was a work day.  So glad to be back.  I finished one envelope of photos of  business buildings.  Very boring.  Starting a new envelope of high school kids hanging Christmas lights in 2001.  Then photos of that year's Christmas parade.  Many, many things in it.  Not sure it is that large now.  I even shared one photo on Nostalgia.  Just a cute one.

    Supper was Mexican.  I was starving so I had carne asada.  One of my faves.  Then ice cream with no chocolate.  Blood sugar is out of control.

    When I got home the cattle were by my driveway.  And all the sweet little calves.  They were curious about me & running & chasing each other!  No photos.  They were moving too fast!  Try another day.

    This morning I saw 2 quail in my yard.  Haven't seen them in my yard for years.  Very cool!!  Hope they stay close.  I can always hear them in the summers.  Actually what I hear are the male quail who site on the edge of where the families nest.  Just in case a male quail dies he is there to take his place.  

    Plus I now see my Antlions are back.  They are unseen during the cold weather.  Last year I could count sometimes almost 40 ant traps.  Google antlions.  Interesting little bug.

    I was sooo tired I came home & took a short nap.  I think all my stress during the storms took its toll on me.  The cats stayed with me.

    Checked my blood sugar when I woke up.  And it was too low.  Guess I could have had the chocolate.  I ate something that I hope helped.  Will check later.

    No work tomorrow.  Lunch with friends & then doc in Hutch for medical supplies.  I see her at the end of the month.  I desperately need to see her.  Blood sugar is awful.

    Weather today was nice.  Warm & calm.  A blessing.

    Photos today are of art that was in a show or is mine.

A painting of the Old Mill.

Scultures by Anton Pearson.  They are mine.

Art in a show but no idea who or what it is.

Art in an art show.  No other info.

This is Ling Auditorium on the Bethany College campus years ago.  Huge crowds could enjoy concerts in it.  It burned down one sunday.  It was all wood.  Little chance to save it.  This is painted by my friend John Bergers & is my painting.

This was in an art show.  No other info.

Corner of an art show.  Love the table.

Paintings by Don Weddle.  Awesome art.  He also played a tomte at Christmas.  He was the best!!!

21 march, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Today was my last SoftWave treatment.  My hip no longer has pain.  Knee has some.  I can call anytime I want a treatment.  Most likely will for my knee.  Really like my chiropractor.  He has a great personality.  Will miss him. 

    Took a nice nap with Nico.  Cinder has been out all day.  Was in the 60s & she is soaking it all in.  Nico & I go out and they chase & play but she stays out.

    Last night I worked on Willie's aunt genealogy.  It was fun.  Learned some new things about them.  It is a fun addiction!! 

    Today would have been my mom's 102nd birthday.  Hard to imagine her that old!  Miss her & really could use her now but life is not like that.

    Right now I can see several little calves running & playing out my window.  They are sweet.

    Photos today are of Mom, me, 2 angels.  The photo of Mom with her straw in my martini is a fave of mine.  She loved it.  That was a great day!