03/2024 Onsdag the 13th - Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

National Good Samaritan Day

Today's Name Day: Greger

    Had an ok day.  Slept good.  My cough is better but now I have that frustrating tickle that makes me cough.  I hate that.  And embarrassing when out in public.  But not as bad as it could be. 

    I had been to Dillon's one day & there was a family --- Mom & 2 little kids --- sitting in the grass by the traffic light.  The father was asking for money for rent & food.  I gave him what I could,  He was polite & dressed in the clothes of wherever he was from.  Could they have been scammers?  Of course.  But I decided that was between them & their belief system.  I did not judge.  My belief system leads me to do believe in doing good things & help others.  Once in Wichita a clean, well dressed man came up to me to ask for gas money so he could get home or to a bank, etc.  He was had no money.  I gave him money.  Same dynamics.  I felt good.  How he felt is not my problem.  Better to err on the side of helping someone.

    Stormy weather in my area now.  My weather radio sent out an alarm but nothing is truly here & what is near is moving away from me to the north.  For now.  More could build back up & cause some trouble.  I hope not.  Cinder is out for now but will get her in if things change.

    The ice cream  JR picked up for me is far too good.  I need to leave it in the freezer.  Have no control at all!!!  Best near to homemade taste I have found.  Supper was hot dogs.  Pretty good.

    Took a short nap.  I swear I could have slept all evening too!!

    Not as many texts today.  People are busy.  I have finally learned where some family are living.  Asked in the past but never got an answer.  Nice to have a clue now.

    I bought a large metal cat sign years ago.  After Nico died I put it on his grave.  Going to write a note to him on it from Cinder & Kisse.  May be stupid but if it makes me feel better I will do it.  Miss him sooo much.  Cinder took a nap with me.  She always does if she is inside.  Either sleeps on the sofa armrest or on top of me.

    I have often wrote that I tend to feel left out &/or alone.  It was so nice that someone decided to tell me that it is all my fault & no one elses.  That made my day.  😓. So be it.  If just being me causes people to exclude me even when I have not tried to force mysef on anyone then so be it.  Or to ask them a simple question & get no answer, then such is life.  Always my fault.

    My most recent ancestors are mostly Scadinavian but going back further I have British, Scottish & Irish.  I know names of many British ancestors & where some are from but I just know next to nothing about England itself.  City names mostly mean nothing to me although some do.  But my photos today are from an awesome page called the Queen's English.  Last night I discovered some discovered some ancestors from Nova Scotia.  I have known for a long time I have grandparents from Canada part of my dad's family.  They moved there, not born there.

                                

                        

23 august, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

Find Your Inner Nerd Day

It's Find Your Inner Nerd Day - so break out your nerdiest clothes, geekiest gadgets, and nerdiest jokes to celebrate in style!

    Hot again.  So tired of it.  They better not be lying to us about the cooler temps.  And maybe some rain.  I ignore that.  We miss it too often.

    Quiet day.  I slept ok but coughed all morning.  A little less in the afternoon but then I napped.  Eating is difficult.  Stimulates my coughing.  Lunch was awful.  Supper a little better.

    Had a good morning photo from MM & his youngest son.  CF's girlfriend texted me a lot this afternoon.  Nice.  Cannot wait to meet her.

    Today is one of my Denver aunts birthday.  Would have been 100.  Also the day my grandmother died.  Imagine having your mom die on your birthday.  So sad.  Miss my grandmother a lot.

    Meeting an artist friend for supper tomorrow evening.  Trying to decided if I should just not eat anything.  Or trying to decide what would be the best. Maybe a dessert.

    Photos are from Provence.  Beautiful.

                        

08 november, 2022 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Busy day for me.  After lunch I headed to Falun to vote.  Wonder if my vote will matter.  I am scared of the outcome.

    After voting I headed to the bank to get a bank check for taxes.  Hope this is the end of it.

    I drove around town to take photos for the blog tonight.  There are some pretty trees in town but none in my yard or area.    

    Cinder has been gone all day.  I am worried.  Hope she is just hunting since it is warm out.  I am getting upset.

    Had my historical group tonight.  Board meeting at 530pm.  Far too early!!  Then lunch/snacks at 630pm.  Program after food.  It was a so-so program.  

    I did not feel very good tonight.  Had a bad coughing spell.  Then a cold front is arriving & some of my joints are now hurting.  A friend of mine having pains.  Glad to be home.

    Watching MSNBC.  Some good & some bad.  Texas governor is no surprise.  I say no more.  Should be obvious.  I wonder how bad things are here.  Will watch at 10pm.

    Photos tonight are all from Lindsborg.

                        

07 november, 2022 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Had a good day.  More sleep last night.  Less coughing & less pain.  But right before supper & had a dreadful coughing spell.  I about retched.  Had a tickle in my throat that would not quit.  Got better & ate supper with no problems.

    Nice weather with some winds.  Slim chance for rain tomorrow.  Sure it will miss us here.  Snow in the northern states.  Jealous!

    I had time for a short nap.  Needed it.  So did Nico!  He thinks!

    Nico had an appointment at the vet hospital to get his nails trimmed.  Many weeks overdue thanks to me having Covid.  Could not be helped.  I saw he has lost 3 pounds.  Yay!!!  NO catfood & very little people food.  Makes me feel good.

    Nico was better than usual in the car.  We need to drive around more often.  His vet app't was for 4pm.  I had groceries I set for 5pm.

    I try to shop local but I am really sick of ordering groceries & not getting what I order.  One particular thing I rarely get that I like & want.  If it is popular, order more!!!  Duh!  So I ordered from Dillon's.  Right away it told me one thing I wanted they were out of.  Very nice to know.  I was way early because the vet did not take long.  I thought I would just sit & wait at Dillon's.  But one of the delivery guys was close to my car & I asked if I could call in early.  He took my name & went to get my stuff.  Very nice of him.  Most likely go back more often.  And they have cake they sell 2 slices at a time.  I missed it.  Tastes so good.

    Nico had to get into stuff & found a package of his treats.  It was already open so he got his own treat.  No doubt he will hide the others unless I get up & take it away.  He should be tired.

    Voting day tomorrow & a trip to a bank for a bank check.  Paid taxes & I know I had enough money but by the time they decided to cash it, I did not.  Hence, a bank check is needed.  What fun!!

    Photos today are of art work.  I have a friend who posts lots of art photos.  I selected some I personally like to share.  Need to do that more often.  Also took a shot of how many people looked at my blog & where they are from.

                    

06 november, 2022 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Not a bad day. I'm exhausted from pain & coughing.  My ribs almost felt better yesterday but then I had a coughing spell.  Back to square one.

    It was nice to eat at Jalisco's.  And great to see everyone there.  My appetite was even better.  Not for supper though.

    Nice weather.  Not too cold or too hot.

    I had lost my notes, etc. from my last historical meeting.  And while I had Covid I really did not care.  But we meet on tuesday so now I care.  They were where I was sure they were.  But trying to get it all written up while Nico was staring at me & scratching on my leg was not good.  We had supper, he had food/treats & he is still being a brat.  I desperately need an anxiety pill!!  But only allowed one a day.  Save it for bedtime.

    I tried to take a nap but failed.  Not as tired as I thought.  And too much on my mind.  No lectures for me today!

    Some trees in town have red leaves but my trees do not.  Very sad.  My one tree is bare.  The other has many leaves but not pretty.

    My sense of humor is coming back.  I actually chuckled at SNL last night.  

    I always talk to Willie when I pass by the cemetery.  Today it really hit me wrong.  I cried all the way home.  And then some.  It is so difficult to live alone.  Both my front doors are sort of broke & they won't get better.  I am clueless on what to do.  I just cannot keep bothering my nephew.  No one else.  Or no one who has a clue how to fix them.  It sucks to be stupid & helpless.  And my water heater.........  Still only cold water.  Covid stopped that install in its tracks.  Drives me nuts.  No where for me to turn with out tons of guilt feelings.  Willie should be here.  We should be enjoying life together.

    Today would have been Dad's 106th birthday.  I remember when my grandfather would have been over 100.  I told Mom & she could not believe he could be so old.  Now she is creeping up on 100.

    Photos are a mix.  Nothing special.

                    

05 november, 2022 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Today was quiet & peaceful.  Home alone as usual.  Had some texts.

    Did not get all the sleep I wanted last night thanks to Nico.  My eczema was extra itchy.  I got up & put on anti itch lotion.  Nico thinks that any lotion of any kind I put on he must lick off.  He almost shoved me out of bed last night trying.  I finally turned on my light & scolded him.  Then he finally settled down to sleep.

    Today I took an extra long nap.  I know I can get a lecture of not sleeping during the day so I can sleep at night.  Or being called lazy, etc.  Well, I have 3 chronic diseases & just got over Covid.  Maybe I needed extra time today.  Decided I will not allow negative comments to me about my life.

    My nap was so peaceful.  I sort of remember a really calm peaceful dream I had.  And at one point I swear Willie was standing by me to arrange my blanket.  Was he?  Wishful thinking?  Nice, never left my side either.

    Before I fell asleep Kisse was on a table looking out the north window.  I have no idea what she saw but she would sit up straight & look out.  Then she would crouch down & look out.  Did that several times.  Up & down.  Maybe squirrels were out there harvesting acorns.

    I got word a friend died this week.  She was a special lady but I am glad she is at peace.  A world of history of our town & our cemeteries is now gone.  She was so interesting to talk to.  We walked around the one cemetery one day so I could take photos of graves she was giving a talk about.  But I learned much more than just those graves.  I love cemeteries.  Peaceful.

    We had rain last night but the forecast of 2" of snow was a lie.  We got nada.  Of course.  I have had almost 2" of rain in a couple of days.  Wish it would stay cool & not get too warm.

    Still coughing & still sore ribs.  Awful.  If I am laying down I have less pain but sitting or standing is not good.

    Photos today are from a favorite group of mine called Mood of Silence.  Great photos.