19 august, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

 World Photo Day

    Did nothing today.  Too hot for anything.  The worst day for a long long time.

    I was so shocked to look at my temp outside at noon & see 109F.  At noon!!  With strong winds.  Like a blast furnace outside!!  Finally got to 111F & stayed there all afternoon.  Cinder begged to go out & I tried so hard to keep her in.  But she escaped before my nap.  When I got up she came in.  Still in & not begging to go out but I know she wants to go.  Is a cool 104.1F now.  She goes under the house.  Silly cat.

    Our high temp of 111-112F broke a record from 1936.  Many records broke in Kansas today.  And probably tomorrow too.

    I seem to have constant pain.  Sort of in the same place.  Pain relieving creams only work for so long & then fail.  Not very long.  Even if the pain is not the worst, just having it hurt constantly wears on one.  I can only take Tylenol for pain.  It does nothing.  Advil is better but it damages kidneys as does one of my RA drugs.  No Advil for me.  Being diabetic one needs to guard one's kidneys.

    Nothing much from anyone text-wise for me.  Short couple of notes from MM.  And photos of one of my great grandsons.  Always helps.

    Did not eat out last night.  JR went to the city water fight in the park to take photos.  Chose not to eat alone in the heat.  Not decided about sunday evening.  If it is this hot I really do not want to go anywhere.  Who cares if I show up or not?  Monday I have to go out at least twice.  Dread it.

    I picked photos today that have nothing whatsoever to do with heat.  Nice cozy photos of where I want to be.

                    

18 august, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Today was a day of nothing.  Again.  Poor sleep last night so I had a short nap.  I need to just accept it.  Do not see any change coming.

    A little warmer today.  Was in the mid 90s.  Tomorrow & sunday the forecast if 109.  Oh, joy.  Will be over 100 through thursday.  And no rain.  They think this will be our last super hot time.  Hahaha!    

    Had a video from MM & 2 grandkids saying HI.  So sweet!

    An artist I love is here for a couple of weeks.  Talked to him today.  Will meet on monday for dinner.  Be great to see & talk to him.  Sure wish he lived closer.

    Photos are nothing special.  They have a French flavor.

                    

17 august, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    A day of nothing.  My normal day.  Be the same all weekend.  Be too hot to go anywhere.

    I had a normal night of little sleep.  Guess I should get used to it.  I am sure none of my doctors will help.  None will give me anything for pain.  Good life.

    Not really heard from anyone today.  CF had photos of where he is working today.  MM texted me all last night.  That is it.

    I am sort of not doing much on FB.  I should quit.  Too much there hurts just me, but no one else.

    Weather is not bad.  Dome of heat gets here on sunday.  Can hardly wait.

    The artist at the Red Barn is a good friend.  Have not seen him.  Maybe supper tomorrow.  Have to call and see.  Been too sick to go see him sooner.

    Still coughing.  More today but not during the night.

    School is starting here now.  Great photos of my nephew's kids.  They are the best.  Hope they have a great year!!

    Photos are all from the Red Barn.  I took them all.

                    

15 august, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

National Relaxation Day

    Had a good night last night.  Took an anxiety pill & slept good.  For a change.  Even though Nico got me up often.  He usually slows down after a while.

    I looked to see Kisse's fave sleeping place.  But it was not Kisse there.  Cinder has taken it over!  Gonna be WWIII one of these nights!  This morning Cinder left & Kisse was immediately over there & checked it all out!!

    Great weather last night.  Got down to 57F here.  Awesome!  Wish it would last!  Haaa not in Kansas.  Forecast is hot weather until September.  What a joyful forecast.  They did not mention rain.  Probably little to none, at least on my farm

    Great photos today from MM.  Peaceful & relaxing.  He will be home soon.  I miss him.

    cF no chance of home anytime soon.  Maybe Thanksgiving or Christmas.  I will be lucky to see him even then.  He has family to be with for holidays.  Not my family.  Just the way it is.  Was like that when he was a child.  We always came last.  I knew better than to ask.  Maybe we can eat out once & I can meet his fiance.

    Outside today & there was the tiniest little bird near us.  I know what it is but cannot remember.  And too lazy to go get my bird book.  But I looked in Google.  It was maybe a Brown Creeper.  Really tiny.  And it did not  mind me, Nico, or Cinder.  Fun to see.

    Photos are mostly taken by me & edited by me.

                        

14 august, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Not much to say today.  Never slept last night.  Short nap this afternoon.  I did manage to shampoo my hair & style it.  That is the total of my day.

    I feel better.  No more sneezing.  Not coughing often & it is not as deep a cough.  Guess I will survive.  My depression is still very bad.

    Grandson MM is where it is raining.  Heavy rain.  I can only dream.  No rain here any time soon.  My other grandson CF is now engaged.  Very cool!  Have not met her yet.

    Nice cool weather now.  In the 60s last night & only 80s today.  Tonight it is to get in the 50s.  But come thursday, the Dome of Heat is back.  Over 100 & no rain.  The lord knows I love summer.  Ha.

    Photos are flowers & none are mine.

                    

13 august, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    No blog yesterday.  Too sick to care.  Today is day 7 of being sick.  No one knew, I know.  Wish I had family that was near me to bring me something if I need.  Ice cream would be great.  But will do without.  My grandsons would but both our far away.  One for good & one for a week.  But I won't bother them.  I can do without.  Same for my nephew.  Be nice to have family and/or a support group.  But will do without.  Hell getting older alone.  FML.

    Photos are nothing.  The first two are are me.  Others are page fillers.  Hope I can work on wednesday.

                    

11 august, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

Mountain Day

    Still sick.  Nasty cough.  And sneezing often.  I took an anxiety pill last night & slept good.  Plus had a great nap.  That part of me is feeling better.  Cancelled my day again.  If I get out of here by monday I will be surprised.

    I gave up cooking today.  Same little meal twice today.  I just don't care.

    Tomorrow I will drive to Salina to pick up groceries.  Out of a few things.  Nice that one grandson asked if I had food, etc.  Only one who asked me anything.  Then I have to get to Lindsborg to pick up Insulin.  Almost out.

    Both grandsons text often. CF works all day & writes in the evenings.  MM has been trying to get to Pittsburg PA so he has texted a lot.  That is normal though.  Finally made it today.  Thank my angels, spirit guides, etc for those two.  What a blessing.

    I donated some money to Lahaina.  Really upsets me.  I cannot imagine how people are surviving.  I like to help.  Seems like that is all I do.  No one helps me though.

    Photos are flowery ones again.  None are mine.  Wish I was in the Colorado mountains.  I fear I will never be there again.  Fucks to get old.  Don't do it.