10 December, 2022 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Had a fairly quiet day.  Cool but nice.  Cold over night.  National news showed films of the blizzard to the NW that is headed our way.  Oh, what a mess!!  When there is a blizzard why do people think they have to drive anywhere?  We might just get strong thunderstorms & no snow.  They are not sure.  But it will turn much colder.

    Kind of nice when I have no plans I can sleep as late as I want.  And be lazy.  But I did have things for this evening.

    My mattress topper is all worn out.  So I ordered another one.  And it came today.  Getting the old one off was a chore!  What a mess!!  It took up the entire bedroom!!  The box with the new one was sort of heavy but I just tipped it end over end to move it.  But putting the new one together almost required a shot or two of tequila!!  Had a cover to put the lower part in.  Not an easy job.  Then I put my fitted sheet on.  I think it is on ok.  Going out with Nico afterwards sure felt good!!

    Nico has had all he can have --- supper, treat, potty, petting.  Of course he wants his corner of the sofa but it is mine while I write my blog.  He only understands NO after the 10th repetition of it.  Finally he is asleep!  I can relax!

    I ordered Christmas gifts but 2 have not come yet.  I sort of worry.  One was late but is now on the way.

    Today my town celebrated St. Lucia.  Swedish dancing in the streets, Lucia in my church & tea & cookies served afterwards.  One year a friend was here from South Africa & we did then entire festival from morning to night.  Willie never went to anything like it so it was a treat for me.  How fun.  Supper was spaghetti & meatballs served in my church.  It ended with the Nutcracker ballet.  What a day!  Great memory!

    Watching the Maine Cabin Masters.  How I wish I could take a vacation in a cabin in Maine.  Just to sit by a lake & relax.  Heaven.

    Photos today are Christmas.  None are mine.

                    

08 December, 2022 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Not a bad day.  Trouble sleeping but no pain.  I did get some cleaning done this afternoon.  Need to keep up.  Hard on me to do so much at one time.  But my grandsons are coming here tomorrow.

    Up graded my laptop & iphone last evening  Always a bit nerve wracking.  Still have my iwatch & an ipad to do.

    Not writing much.  Have something I want to watch on TV.  Quiet day.  Had a hair appointment.

    I am odd as I loved the weather today.  It was chilly, cloudy, with fog that got thicker as the day went on, & drizzle.  It was perfect day to meet up with some friends to share coffee or tea or hot chocolate.  Would be great.  My photos are coffee photos.  None are mine.

                    

   

24 october, 2022 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    What a crappy day.  I feel good, slept good, & in a good mood.  So I decided to do another Covid test.  STILL positive.  I am beyond distressed.  Been crying & do not want to talk to anyone.  I am stuck here with no one.  I will say the first test that I did the lines turned bright red immediately!!  Tonight it slowly turned a light pink.  Guess I am better. ???

    Then Cinder was gone all day!  I called & nada.  Finally tonight she showed up.

    We had a little rain this morning.  Nice.  Not near enough.  Another chance thursday.  Still not enough.

    I should have eaten supper outside.  Might have calmed my soul.  I hate the tv, the sofa, my bed, & the same old food every day.  Need to ignore FB.  Hard to watch others having fun & being free.

    Sorry for being in a bad mood.  Just ignore me.  No problem.

    Photos are appropriate for the season.

                    

    

23 september, 2022 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    A nice day.  Peaceful & no drama.  I survived some a couple of days ago.  It was my granddaughter's birthday.   I am not allowed to contact her or her brother.  I will say no more.  I don't dare push anything.  Their parents have tons of guns.  I get scared.  I do not trust either of them.

    Got in the 50s last night.  High today in the 70s.  Pleasant.

    Came home & had 2 turkey vultures on the light pole.  They are cool to see.

    Supper was at Jalisco's with JR & PM.  Good food & good conversation.  And they got very busy.  Very good.

    Back at home I am texting with a friend from Arkansas.  Gossiping about a mutual friend.  Only good things though.

    The politics here have gotten very interesting.  Finally!!!  Will be fun to watch it all play out.

    Now Spanish lesson time.  New area so right now it is easy.  Won't last.

    Photos are a mix of local & other things.

                    

22 september, 2022 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    What an awesome night! Coooool temps ---- 52F.   Heaven.  I added a second blanket & took out a winter nightgown.  We had gentle rain most of the night.  And what a surprise to find 1.25 inches in my rain gauge.  Perfect!  Tomorrow we heat back up to the 80s & stay there for a while.  Not bad.

    I thought my turkey vultures were gone but there was one taking a break on my light pole this late  afternoon.  Should be leaving soon.

    Had a calm day with no drama.  Had an app't in Salina today.  It went well.  Then a quick stop at Jim's Chicken for food for supper.  Great chicken.  Drove home through Shilling, former air base.  Lots of construction there.  Wonder what it all is?

    Sat out for a while after supper so Nico & Cinder could play & visit.  Nice out but got chilled.  Feeling ok so we should have went for a walk.  I do not feel good too often.

    Sure missed working this week.  Love being there.  Next week.

    Photos today are mostly autumn looking but a couple of different ones too.

                        

04 september, 2022 Wandering

    Had a good day even though I am feeling sort of blah or down.  Yesterday was such a great day but driving past our old wheat field & pasture brought back so many memories.  I cannot quit thinking of those times.  And how I miss Willie & farming.  

    I no longer farm.  I own a small bit of pasture in a huge pasture but who knows for how long.  Part of that pasture was sold by my son without telling any of the family & just left it up to us to fence it off so our cattle do not mix with the new owner's cattle.  God forbid he could give us a clue.  What a disrespectful way to do business & treat family.  But the new owner is a nice guy & they all worked together to get things right.  Sure made my son look bad, as it should.  He is.

    Even seeing the remains of Buildex yesterday is sort of upsetting.  I remember when it was going strong.  And now it just sits.  I want to go back for more photos.  When it snows.  Could be good photos.

    What great weather.  Our temps were 52F & 85F.  Awesome!!!  It was great to take Nico out when it was 52F.  Gives me hope!!!  What I would not give for a screened in porch!!  There are still bugs.  I was just out & these little bugs dive bomb at my head.  Not sure if mosquitos or what.

    Yesterday while taking photos a huge bug flew in a window.  I never saw it again until today while driving to town.  Looked like a huge huge fly.  He made it to the dash so I opened all the windows.  And luckily he got sucked out the window.  Great!!

    JR & I ate lunch at Jalisco's.  They got very busy.  Love it there.  And to see my friends.  I managed to see all the kitchen help.  Always good.

    My grandson called this afternoon & gave me an update on his health.  His life is going to change & be totally different.  He is still is trying to adjust.  It is overwhelming & will take a while.  I have the same chronic illness so I can answer some questions.  I hope he follows the doctor's orders for the best results.  Will hear again after the next appointment.

    Holiday tomorrow here.  No plans.  If Mom & Dad were still here we would go into their house for sloppy joes or bbq burgers.  But I am just home like normal.

    Photos are some that I have edited.  I did not take them all.

                        

16 august, 2022 Wandering

    A pretty good day.  I was to meet my brother for lunch but he had to back out.  So I took myself out for lunch.  Someone asked me to eat with her.  We had a nice visit until she got a phone call.   I assume it must have been very important.  But before the call she told me how many Covid cases there were at a place near us.  Time to mask again.  And if they had Covid why are they not at home???

    Then a friend, her husband, & 3 grandkids came in.  Her husband stood & talked to me for a long time.  That was nice.

    My lunch was really good ---- ham, cheese, mayo, & lingon.  Perfect!!  Brought a muffin home.

    Picked up meds before going home.  Still have 2 more to pick up.

    Perfect weather.  Cool, cloudy, light breeze --- perfect.  I sat outside for quite a while with Nico & Cinder.  She loved me being there.  We did lots of cuddling.  Nice to have some love.  Rare for me!

    When I went down the drive way there was a quail sitting on top of one fence post.  I actually got a photo or two of him.

    I have also been watching a plant that I am clueless as to what it is.  Looked online & nothing.  Oh well.

    This week I am sort of done with something.  I have taken the blame & tried to explain what was going on.  It may be time to just give it up.  Makes me sad & it is all my fault.  Explains why I have no friends.  Time to give it up.

    Photos are just prairie plants & Cinder.