06/2025 - Viernes the 20th - JOURNEY

 

Fri, Jun 20, 2025, 9:42 PM is the Summer Solstice

       

Today's Name Day:  Linda

I have known so many Lindas.  Best friend in junior high.  Cousin.  Class mates.

    

    Had a better than great day!!  I decided to skip my Swedish Friendship Group.  Stomach was upset yesterday so I chose just to sleep.

    Taking my meds just make me feel sick.  Just the thought of taking them makes me queasy.  Too many.  Feeling sick now.

    Lunch was with LL as usual on friday.  I was lucky to get a table for us.  Not "our" table but better than no table.  Had good conversation.  I always look forward to friday lunch.

    Work at the SVAFC.  First time in 2 weeks.  Not sure I have ever had so many visitors.  A fun day!!

    First visitors was a couple from Colorado with the goldendoodle.  Their dog was not at all fond of heat & humidity.  They came in & he laid on our carpet & we could here him sigh "air conditioning"!!!  He fell asleep.  I told them he was saying to them to go around town on their own, let him sleep, & come back when they were ready to leave.  His name was Fenway Park, Esq.  They sat & chatted with me for a while.  So much fun!!

    Next 2 men came in from Scottsdale Arizona.  They were friendly & pleasant.  Then much later 2 other men came in from Scottsdale Arizona!!!  They did not know the first 2 men who were in.

    JH spent a lot of time the gallery.  I always enjoy his company.  We feel like we have known each other for years.  We have not but I worked for his step mom & he said they always talked about me.  And he still likes me!!!  😋.  A miracle!!

    I got very little time alone.  I had no time time to get sleepy.  Each work day should be the same.

    Super hot & humid day.  I saw 100F my car.  We were in a wind warning.  There were gusts from 40 to 50mph.   But it kept the mosquitos off of me getting the house.

    Went to the car wash after work.  It was way overdue!!!

    Two more work days then a day off!!!  See what next week brings.

    When I got home Cinder immediately sat in the window looking out in the yard.  Kisse immediately curled up next to me & fell asleep.  That was odd.  Usually she needs to be petted.  Not today.  Just snuggles.  Sweet.

    Special on the TV of Grammy winning songs,  who wrote them & the story behind them.  Not bad.  Better than reruns.

    Today is the "real" Midsommarsdag in Sweden.  Ours is never on the right day.  So my blog photos are all Midsommarsdag.  Today is actually Midsommarsafton  ---  night before Midsommarsdag.  But it all starts today.  Be fun to have been there once for it.   Should have went there once & then just stayed & never come back here.  How different life would be then.

    

Where my heart is always.

My Swedish family at the summer home in Boana Småland Sweden.  I got to stay there my first trip to Sweden.  There are 3 homes here.

01/2025 Fredag the 03rd - Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

Photos from his life.

Head massage.  Nice!

Best friends.

 I have a broken heart.

Sad day for me.  Nico died today a year ago at around 230 pm.  I hurt every day missing him.  Just not right.  Photos are of Nico.

Today's Name Day:  Alfred, Alfrida

Alfred is a special name for me. A cousin from Kentucky on my dad's side.  We are the same age.  Wish he was in FB but we text each other.

    I had a really busy day!! But it was all good.  Started with lunch with my grandson MM at Jalisco's.  Short meal.  He had a list of things to do like I did!

    I had an hour from lunch to work time so I fueled the car & then went to the car wash.  Needed to go to the bank but no parking places.  Round the block I went about 4 times before  someone left.

    Then work time.  Great to be there.  LL had been to California for Christmas so I had missed her.  She did text me a few times while gone.  I did not get done all I wanted to.  I will post blizzard.  Had a few photos with no names on them but the more I looked at them I recognized a few.  One photo I knew exactly who to send it to for an answer.  One photo I knew who they are but only know the first name.  Then I will be done with Folder W.  Then Folders X, Y, Z.  Not looked at them yet but cannot have many photos in them.

    Supper was back to Jalisco's.  I treated myself to steak.  For my birthday.  I had decided to take myself to Olive Garden for my birthday on sunday noon.  I refuse to drive at night especially since my eyes are so bad I can barely see or read.  No one worries about I feel or what I need.  My laser procedure will help,  This year I am taking care of ME.  Few people care how I am.  Or care what I need.  I know those who do.  And anyone who wants to eat with me at noon on a special day must get up & come with.  If you do not want to go out to eat with me on a special day then stay home.  This year is about me for a change.

    Jalisco was unusually busy tonight!!  Like it is everyone's last meal for a while.  Probably is.  It was packed.

    Supper then groceries.  I made sure that the cats & I are ok.  We should be unless the electricity goes off.  I sure hope not.  MM told me he would make sure we are OK.  Only one who told me that,  But MA told me if I needed a burrito or margarita he would drive them out to me.  Bless his heart!!!

    Grandson MM has said he would take me to my eye procedure at the hospital.  It is not his usual day to work.  I might have KN on call also. Just think having a driver would be easier on me.  Will have blurry vision & hopefully no pain.  I feel positive about this.

    Blizzard this weekend.  Ice tomorrow.  Up to an half inch.  Then up to 14 inches of snow.  And up to 40 mph winds.  Chances of loss of power.  Been there done that.  No fun!!! That is a worry.  Another storm in a couple of weeks,  No idea how bad or anything. yet

    Photos from around town or around where I live in past winters.

                                

07/2024 Söndag the 21st - Wandering & Capturing Moments

 National Ice Cream Day

This was in FB from Indigo Moo'd where JR & I get our ice cream.  Have to go try this new flavor they have,

Today's Name Day: Johanna

    I had another great day at the SVAFC, with lots of people, art, old friends, new friends, good food, & awesome weather.

    The last meals I ordered online were good.  One portion was 2 lemon blueberry muffins,  I had cone for lunch,  I will order those again.  Excellent!!  Moist & tasty!

    Kisse has been "missing"  for 2 days in the house.  Somehow the my old bedroom that is now just a storage room had the door opened up.  She tipped something over that shoved it open.  I usually am careful to make sure it is closed all the way.  But she got it open.  She would not come to me or show herself to me.  Dead silent.  Last night I saw her in that room so I put food & water in there.  After Cinder went out for the day this noon, I opened the door up.  And I told her I was leaving the door open.  While I was getting ready for work, she raced out to the kitty litter pans.  I left the door open & when I got home tonight, she met me in the living room.  I quickly shut the storage room door.  Tightly!!

    When I left for work there was a grasshopper on my car windshield.  I got his photo & shared it.

    A friend opened the SVAFC for me.  We were in school but she was younger,  Had several guests to come in to see this show.  All were friendly,  Very nice.  Two local artists came in.  One had a piece in the show, the other was there to look at the show & chat.  Fun.

    At 3pm, a small group of musicans came in to our back room & played or practiced.  I enjoyed them.  Then a large group of artists had a meeting in the gallery  planning something.

    JR & I had supper at China.  I tried something new. Shrimp & fried rice.  I got sweet & sour sauce to put on them.  Perfect.  I like the sweet & sour chicken but the portions are huge.  I brought half of this home.  Loved it.

    In China was a cousin & her husband,  Had a really nice visit with them.  Their son is an awesome artist besides a hard working farmer.

    Next a stop was for groceries.  I did not need very much.  But JR sure did!!  Then through the car wash.  It was overdo.  But the weatherman just said chance of rain tomorrow afternoon.  Good.  Hope it is my fault.

    Tonight it is nice to have my cats near me.  Life is as it should be.

    Last night my cousin in Colorado called me & today we texted some. I hope she is feeling better. She is one of me best friends. My friend in the hospital in KC is feeling better so we texted often,  I like that.  Yesterday he was silent.  He is really special in my life,  Hope his feeling better continues,  I would give just about anything if I could get there to see him.  If someone could drive me up to just see him & then back home.  But I fear there is one.

    Photos are mostly from today.  I took most of them.

This dalahäst is in front of the SVAFC.  He is lovely.

 

In the other half of the SVAFC is the local newspaper.  They have a Santa mail box.  Fun to watch kids walk by and peek in to see if Santa has left anything.  Unfortunately, those who deliver Amazon packages have not figured out it is only for SANTA and not for AMAZON so odd things are left there.  Soo funny.  😊😊😊.  

SVAFC

China food.  Mine are the lower foods.  I also had egg drop soup.

My friend & me.  She made my Swedish costume.

My babies.  Wish Nico was still here.

                            

04/2024 Tisdag the 23rd - Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

National Cherry Cheesecake Day

Today's Name Day: Georg, Göran

    Had a busy day again.  Much better than sitting at home alone. 

    Got a text around 930pm last night asking if I could come in to the Old Mill to work.  I said, "of course".  Thought the schedule for the kids & exhibitors was done, but an exhibitor or two changed their mind & quit.  So we moved kids all over the place.  Around 3pm we had things as they should be.

    I could have left but I stayed to work on some photos.  Missed doing that.  Still working on the Swedish Pavilion photos.  Doing some that are more interesting.

    I left a bit early to go wash my car.  I am doing my part trying to lure rain here.  Haha.  At least I look better.

    Then JR & I went to supper at Jalisco's.  They were busy.  When we got up to leave, I saw that MM was sitting behind us!!  I paid for his meal & he went to my car to fix my  car play.  I am sooo grateful!!  Worth a meal!!

    JR bought me a few groceries.  Cookies, Sprite, meat, & Dawn dish soap.  I have an easy weed killer that is not harmful with vinegar & Dawn.  Tomorrow I will do that.  Great to see MM.  And get a sweet grandson hug.

    Both cats napped all day while I was gone.  Cinder was at the door ready to go out.  She will use the litter box but prefers to go outside.

    Much much less wind today, but much warmer also.  Chance of severe weather this coming weekend.  Just want rain & lots of it.

    Photos are black & white again.  Some are ones I copied at work.  Some I took.

                            

New painting in Jalisco's of the church in Degallado Mexico.  Seen the inside many times in videos.  Beautiful.  MA & many others are from this town.

Old Mill from the porch.

Swedish Pavilion

Swedish Pavilion drawing

Swedish Pavilion

  

02/2024 Fredag the 23rd - Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

National Banana Bread Day

Today's Name Day: Torsten, Torun

    Had a good day today.  And look 100% better!!  I slept after 2am.  Cinder was cuddling often.'

    I got up earlier than usual.  Had my hair cut/colored today.  Cinder was missing when I leflt.  I had the TV on, fixing food & feeding Kisse.  No Cinder.  She was sleeping somewhere.  Home all day but met at the door when I got home!

    I had not had my hair cut in far too long.  Same with colouring.  I could actually see my roots!!  No bueno!!  And so good to see Henry.  He gave me a list of movies to look for.  One is Saltburn.  Not online now.  Then Zone of Interest.  Has got to be a horrific movie.  It is online now.  Look it up.  Will report when I see it.  And Feud, Capote vs The Swans.  It is not online now either.  Dang.  One is better than none.

    After I was looking gorgeous I went to Lindsborg to wash my car & pick up meds.  Then JR & I ate at the Crown & Rye.  It was so good but too much for me.  Still a touchy tummy.

    I was tired when I got home & took a very short nap.  Then supper & spanish.  So running late now.

    Photos are all of abandoned areas/buildings in black & white.  I love photos like that.